Return-to-Duty Testing
A mandatory drug and alcohol screening for employees in safety-sensitive roles who have previously violated workplace policies.
Reasonable Suspicion Testing
Supervisor-directed testing when there is documented reasonable cause. ProCare can assist with the collection; your organization's written policy governs the process.
Pre-Employment Testing
Screen candidates before they start. A straightforward first step in building a safety-first workplace.
Random Testing
Ongoing random selection testing to maintain a drug-free workplace.
We can work with your existing program administrator or help you establish a compliant process.
Post-Incident Testing
Testing following a workplace accident or safety incident, as required by your policy or applicable regulations.
Testing Types
Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs We Offer
We offer both DOT-regulated and non-DOT drug and alcohol screening depending on your industry and requirements.
DOT-Compliant vs. Non-DOT Screening — What's the Difference?
DOT drug and alcohol testing is federally regulated under 49 CFR Part 40 and applies to safety-sensitive transportation roles — truck drivers, transit operators, pipeline workers, and others regulated by federal DOT agencies.
Non-DOT testing follows your company's written drug-free workplace policy. It offers more flexibility but must still be administered consistently and documented carefully.
ProCare has certified DOT Collection Specialists who ensure collections meet federal chain-of-custody requirements.
DOT Drug Testing and DOT Physicals
What You Need to Know
If you're a CDL driver or a transportation employer, you need both — but they are not the same thing and one does not satisfy the other.
DOT drug and alcohol testing is governed by the U.S. Department of Transportation under 49 CFR Part 40. The test looks for prohibited substances and alcohol in safety-sensitive transportation employees through a strict federally regulated collection and laboratory process.
A DOT physical exam is a separate medical evaluation governed by FMCSA under 49 CFR Part 391. The physical assesses overall health and fitness to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle — and results in a Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Completing a DOT drug test does not fulfill your DOT physical requirement, and a DOT physical does not include drug testing.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing
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Governed by 49 CFR Part 40
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Tests for prohibited substances and alcohol
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Collected by a certified DOT Collection Specialist
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Required pre-employment, random, post-incident, return-to-duty
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Separate from the physical exam process
ProCare provides both services. Our DOT Certified Collectors manages compliant drug and alcohol collections, and our certified DOT Medical Examiners perform your physical — all in one clinic visit when needed.
DOT Physical Exam
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Governed by 49 CFR Part 391
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Evaluates medical fitness to drive
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Performed by an FMCSA-certified Medical Examiner
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Results in a Medical Examiner's Certificate
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Valid up to 24 months
Common Drug Testing Questions
Do you offer drug testing for individuals, or only employer accounts?
Both. Employers can set up ongoing programs, and individuals can come in for a single screen as needed. Call ahead to confirm same-day availability.
How long does a drug test take?
Collection typically takes 15–20 minutes. Results turnaround depends on the test type and lab — your employer or program administrator will generally be notified directly for workplace programs.
What's the difference between a DOT and non-DOT drug test?
DOT testing follows federal rules under 49 CFR Part 40 — specific panel, strict chain-of-custody, and federally certified lab required. Non-DOT testing is governed by your company's internal policy. ProCare handles both.
Medically Reviewed By: Lisa Gomez, MA-C, MA-PC, CAOHC — Practice Manager, DOT Certified Collector
Last Reviewed: 06/09/2026