Did You Know?

Nearly every week we get a call asking; “One of our drivers was involved in an accident, do we need to drug test?”
Here’s a quick reference guide found in 382.303 Post-accident testing, that should be very helpful:

Accident type: HUMAN FATALITY
CMV Driver Received A Citation? - YES
Carrier Required to Test? - YES

Accident type: HUMAN FATALITY
CMV Driver Did NOT Receive Citation
Carrier Required to Test? - YES

Accident Type: Bodily injury with immediate medical treatment away from the scene
CMV Driver Received A Citation? - YES
Carrier Required to Test? - YES

Accident Type: Bodily injury with immediate medical treatment away from the scene
CMV Driver Did NOT Receive a Citation
Carrier Required to Test? - NO

Accident Type: Disabling damage to any motor vehicle requiring tow away
CMV Driver Received A Citation? - YES
Carrier Required to Test: - YES

Accident Type: Disabling damage to any motor vehicle requiring tow away
CMV Driver Did NOT Receive a Citation
Carrier Required to Test? - NO


Remember, IF a driver needs testing, you must test for breath alcohol within the first two hours, or document why not and cease to test after eight hours. Controlled substance tests must be accomplished within 32 hours.

Carriers may elect to have a non-federal program in place, under policy, which allows them to test after all accidents on a non-federal chain.