Canadian companies operating commercial motor vehicles (CMV) into or within the United States are required by the U.S. Department of Transport to comply with regulations for the institution and maintenance of a drug and alcohol testing program. All drivers must be part of a pool of drivers who may be selected at random for testing. This is a requirement for all American CMV operators and extends to any foreign operator with vehicles operated in the U.S.
Drug and alcohol testing is mandated in several conditions:

• Pre-placement
• Post-accident
• Random
• Return to work
• Compliance with rehabilitation upon return to work

At present, it is a requirement that any pool have 50% annual random testing for drugs and 10% for alcohol. Pooling of different company drivers together allows smaller companies to comply without having to repeatedly test a small work force.
Drug testing is done through obtaining a urine specimen. Testing is done for opiates, marijuana, PCP, cocaine and amphetamines. Positive urine drug samples are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer to ensure there is no alternative medical explanation for a positive result before the result is transmitted to the employer. Alcohol levels are done through breath alcohol testing.
It is imperative that all employers have a Drug and Alcohol policy for their company that complies with both American requirements and Canadian legislation.

• We have a Medical Review Officer On Site, licensed to interpret Drug and Alcohol tests - Dr. Joel Yellin MD, MRO
• We provide the opportunity to purchase a Drug and Alcohol Policy written by a leading Toronto legal firm specializing in employment law.
• We provide drug and alcohol testing for all conditions. Our collection site is conveniently located in Hamilton, Ontario, just west of QEW at Hamilton Community Health Centre, Suite M1-414 Victoria Avenue North, Hamilton, ON L8L5G8.
• If your company requires DOT drug testing to comply with U.S. Law, please contact 905-529-7272.