QuickLabs testing administration

Return-to-Duty Testing

Coordinate the testing step in a driver’s return-to-duty process. QuickLabs helps employers arrange the required test after the applicable Substance Abuse Professional steps.

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A process, not just a test

After a qualifying DOT violation, a driver must complete the required SAP evaluation and recommended education or treatment steps. A SAP determines whether the driver has demonstrated successful compliance with the recommendations before the employer arranges return-to-duty testing.

Before returning to covered work

A driver must meet the applicable return-to-duty requirements before resuming safety-sensitive functions. DOT return-to-duty drug collections are directly observed. The required test type and result criteria follow the applicable rules and SAP process.

Plan for the next stage

A return-to-duty test does not finish the entire testing obligation. Follow-up testing is conducted according to the SAP’s prescribed plan and is separate from random testing. Employers handle required reporting and decisions; QuickLabs coordinates testing services.

Employer responsibilities remain with the employer. Read the official DOT / FMCSA guidance.

A useful question

Can I take a return-to-duty test before the SAP process?

The test must follow the applicable SAP evaluation and successful-compliance steps. Contact your employer and SAP about readiness before arranging the required test.