DOT Drug Testing Requirements in Virginia: What Employers Must Know

CT Screenings & Solutions LLC | Virginia DOT Compliance Partner

If your company operates commercial motor vehicles or employs CDL drivers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, DOT drug testing is not optional — it is federally mandated and heavily enforced.

Virginia employers regulated under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) must follow strict compliance requirements under 49 CFR Part 40.

At CT Screenings & Solutions LLC, we provide mobile, employer-ready drug and alcohol testing services designed to keep your business audit-ready and protected.

Who Must Comply with DOT Testing in Virginia?

DOT drug testing applies to all safety-sensitive employees, including:

• CDL drivers

• Transit operators

• Pipeline workers

• Aviation personnel

• Railroad employees

If your workforce performs regulated duties, you must maintain an active testing program.

Required DOT Testing Categories

Virginia DOT employers must conduct:

1. Pre-Employment Testing

Before any driver performs safety-sensitive work.

2. Random Testing

Drivers must be pulled randomly throughout the year.

3. Post-Accident Testing

Triggered after qualifying crashes.

4. Reasonable Suspicion Testing

Required when impairment is suspected by trained supervisors.

5. Return-to-Duty & Follow-Up Testing

Mandatory after violations and SAP completion.

Missing any category creates compliance exposure.

Why DOT Compliance Is a Business Protection Strategy

Failure to comply can result in:

• FMCSA penalties

• Driver disqualification

• Contract termination

• Increased liability

• Operational shutdown after audits

DOT testing is about risk control, not paperwork.

CT Screenings & Solutions LLC: Virginia Mobile Compliance Support

We offer:

• DOT & Non-DOT urine collections

• Mobile on-site testing

• Rapid employer documentation

• Consortium program support

• Professional compliance coordination

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CT Screenings & Solutions LLC keeps Virginia employers compliant, protected, and audit-ready.