Practical information for employers, drivers, and individuals about DOT and Non-DOT drug testing, alcohol testing, workplace screening, and compliance.
September 25, 2026
The 2026 federal CCF, oral fluid testing that still isn't available, the proposed fentanyl change, new Clearinghouse identity checks and unchanged random rates: what DOT-regulated employers need to know this year.
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The revised 2026 Federal Custody and Control Form is in effect. Here is what changed on the form, how long old forms can be used, and what DOT employers and drivers should expect at the collection site.
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FMCSA's 2026 minimum random testing rates are 50% for drugs and 10% for alcohol. Here is how motor carriers calculate the number of tests, run fair selections and stay compliant.
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New Clearinghouse registrants in employer, C/TPA, MRO, SAP and assistant roles must now complete identity verification. Here is who is affected, what the process involves and what existing users should expect.
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After a DOT drug or alcohol violation, a CDL driver must complete the return-to-duty process before driving again. Here is each step, from the SAP evaluation to follow-up testing and Clearinghouse status.
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A refusal to test is treated the same as a positive DOT test. Learn what counts as a refusal, who makes the determination, how shy bladder cases are handled and what happens next.
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A new CDL driver cannot perform safety-sensitive work until the employer has a verified negative pre-employment drug test and a completed Clearinghouse full query. Here is the full checklist and the exceptions.
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An owner-operator with a CDL is both the employer and the driver under FMCSA rules. Here is why you need a consortium, what your C/TPA does, and what you are still responsible for.
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FMCSA-regulated employers must run a full Clearinghouse query before hiring a CDL driver and at least an annual query for every driver. Here is how full and limited queries differ and what to do when a query returns a record.
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FMCSA auditors expect to see a working drug and alcohol program, not just a policy. Here is which DOT testing records to keep, how long to keep them, and how to organize them for an audit.
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A practical guide for Seattle-area motor carriers, employers and CDL drivers who need DOT drug or alcohol testing, including how Test Pro LLC's Kent office and collection-site coordination can help.
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How Tacoma and Pierce County carriers, port drivers and owner-operators can arrange DOT drug and alcohol testing, handle time-sensitive tests, and keep their testing program organized.
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Renton, Auburn and Federal Way are all a short drive from Test Pro LLC's Kent office. Here is where to get tested, walk-in hours, what to bring and how employers can set up testing.
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A practical overview of the difference between DOT and Non-DOT workplace drug testing and how employers can choose the right testing process.
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A simple checklist for Washington employers planning pre-employment drug testing, from policy review to scheduling and recordkeeping.
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Learn the basic parts of a workplace random testing program, including pool management, selections, notifications, testing, and documentation.
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A practical introduction to FMCSA drug and alcohol testing responsibilities for motor carriers with covered safety-sensitive drivers.
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Before ordering a post-accident drug test, employers should identify the rule or policy that applies, document the event, and act promptly.
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Construction employers can use consistent pre-employment and workplace testing procedures to support safety-sensitive hiring and workforce policies.
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Staffing agencies can streamline candidate placement by establishing a repeatable drug-testing and background-screening workflow before assignments begin.
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Reasonable-suspicion testing should be based on documented observations and a defined employer process rather than rumor or guesswork.
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A step-by-step framework for employers building a workplace drug-testing program, from policy design to collection logistics and recordkeeping.
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Test Pro LLC offers DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing in Kent, Washington, with options for employers and individuals who need nearby testing.
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The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse tracks DOT drug and alcohol violations by CDL drivers. Here is who must register, what employers must query and report, and what drivers need to do.
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A DOT physical confirms a commercial driver is medically qualified to drive. Here is who can perform it, what to bring, what the exam includes, how long certificates last and what changed with electronic reporting.
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