Drug & Alcohol – Return-to-Duty (RTD) Test is the mandatory DOT test required
after a driver completes the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) process following a
drug or alcohol violation. We coordinate the required DOT test and provide documentation needed to
restore eligibility for safety-sensitive duties.
Drug & Alcohol – Return-to-Duty (RTD) Test is the mandatory DOT test required
after a driver completes the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) process following a
drug or alcohol violation. We coordinate the required DOT test and provide documentation needed to
restore eligibility for safety-sensitive duties.
A DOT Return-to-Duty (RTD) Test is required before a driver who violated
drug or alcohol regulations can resume safety-sensitive functions. This test must be
completed after SAP evaluation and treatment completion, and must result
in a verified negative (or acceptable alcohol) result.
Mandatory step before a driver can return to safety-sensitive duties.
Conducted only after SAP authorizes Return-to-Duty testing.
Supports Clearinghouse RTD completion and employer documentation.
A Return-to-Duty test is required when a driver has:
Dot Motus Compliance coordinates the required RTD test once the SAP confirms the driver has
successfully completed treatment and is eligible to test.
Drivers may not perform safety-sensitive functions until a verified RTD test is completed
and documented.
No — RTD testing is completed before returning to duty. Follow-up testing occurs after.
The SAP determines whether drug, alcohol, or both tests are required.
Employers must report RTD completion in Clearinghouse. We provide guidance.
No — a verified RTD test result is required first.
