Failed DOT Test?
SAP Evaluation, LLC offers DOT SAP and SAE services in numerous locations across the United States of America in all 50 states. Our nationwide SAP providers are fully qualified to perform evaluations and ready to help DOT-mandated safety-sensitive employees return to duty.
At SAP Evaluations, LLC, we know how important your career is to you, and we can help get you back to work safely and promptly. The DOT return-to-duty process will help you clear a violation and return to work immediately. The first step in this process is to find yourself a qualified DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). We can assist you through the entire process once you enroll with us as your SAP Provider.
Find a SAP
SAP Evaluations, LLC is powered by Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) and Substance Abuse Experts (SAE) in locations across the United States of America, in all 50 states. Our nationwide SAP providers are fully qualified to perform evaluations for DOT-mandated safety-sensitive employees. We will find a SAP near you when you book an appointment with us. At this time, we are also offering remote and virtual evaluations during COVID-19 to ensure your safety and comfort.
Enrollment Process
Follow these three steps :
Initial SAP Evaluation
SAP Recommendations
Follow-up Evaluation and Testing
Finally, your SAP evaluator will conduct a face-to-face follow-up evaluation and administer an exit dot test to determine your eligibility to return to safety-sensitive duty. You will then be provided documentation (Return to Duty Letter) to give to your current or prospective employer informing them of your successful completion in our SAP program.
Return to Duty Process
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Once a driver with a verified DOT program violation is prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions, the employer provides the driver with a list of DOT-qualified SAPs. The driver selects their SAP from this list or based on their research. An SAP request must be sent to the SAP evaluator to complete step one.
Send SAP request
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Once a driver makes contact with a DOT-qualified SAP and agrees to participate in their program, their request is accepted, and their SAP has officially been designated. Your designated SAP should support you through the process.
SAP Designated
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The next step requires the driver to meet with their SAP provider for a face-to-face clinical SAP evaluation. Once the assessment is complete, the SAP will update and complete
Initial SAP Assessment Completed
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Your SAP will make recommendations to you for treatment and education. You must comply with the treatment(s) and educational requests given to you to receive a Return to Duty Letter and become eligible for RTD testing.
Driver Determined Eligible for RTD test
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You will then be sent for an RTD test by your current or prospective employer. Once the driver can produce a negative RTD test result, they are no longer prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions.
RTD Test with Negative Results
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Once a driver has returned to work, any employer that employs this driver during the prescribed time will be responsible for completing the testing plan created by the SAP. This information will be kept in the Clearinghouse for five years after the violation date or until the successful completion of the follow-up testing plan.
Follow-Up Testing Plan Completed