What is FMCSA?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113).

I have a DOT number but I don't cross state lines. Am I required to do a Biennial update?

Yes. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all entities under its jurisdiction to update their information every two years.

I am an owner-operator and do not employ any other drivers. Do I need a drug and alcohol testing program?

Yes. FMCSA specifically states you must participate in a random drug and alcohol testing consortium.

What is UCR?

The UCR Act, established in 2005, requires motor carriers involved in interstate commerce, and other businesses subject to The Act, to submit annual fees based on fleet size to supplement funding for state highway motor carrier registration and safety programs.

What is Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors?

§382.603 Training for supervisors. Each employer shall ensure that all persons designated to supervise drivers receive at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and receive at least an additional 60 minutes of training on controlled substances use. The training will be used by the supervisors to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to undergo testing under §382.307. The training shall include the physical, behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse and use of controlled substances. Recurrent training for supervisory personnel is not required.

What is a Biennial Update?

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all entities under its jurisdiction to update their information every two years. You are required to provide this update every two years even if your company has not changed its information, has ceased interstate operations since the last update, or is no longer in business and you did not notify FMCSA.

Who is required to be in a random drug and alcohol testing program?

Anyone with a CDL that operates a vehicle over 26,000 lbs or a passenger vehicle of 16 or more capacity.

What other types of drug and alcohol testing is required by FMCSA?

Pre-Employment- no previous negative drug test on file.

Post-Accident- required for fatality, moving violation citation with disabled vehicle or moving violation citation and medical treatment for anyone away from accident.

Reasonable Suspicion- as determined for testing by supervisor.

Return-To-Duty- required testing from previous positive test.

Follow-Up- required additional random testing after employee returns back to duty.

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