No — only drug testing is required for pre-employment under FMCSA rules.
Regulatory
Compliance.
This test is required under:
- 49 CFR Part 40 – DOT Testing Procedures
- 49 CFR Part 382 – FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Regulations
- DOT 5-Panel Drug Testing Regulations
- FMCSA Pre-Employment Testing Requirements
A driver may not perform any safety-sensitive functions until a verified
negative test result is on record.

