{"id":31550,"date":"2023-01-01T06:28:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T06:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/?p=31550"},"modified":"2023-08-22T13:42:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T13:42:35","slug":"substance-abuse-professional-program-sap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/en\/substance-abuse-professional-program-sap\/","title":{"rendered":"Substance Abuse Professional Program (SAP)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31550\" class=\"elementor elementor-31550\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a7bbbad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a7bbbad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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Often referred to as the SAP program is regulated by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/odapc\/sap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) (SAP)<\/strong><\/a> and is mandated by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/regulations\/drug-alcohol-testing\/substance-abuse-professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)<\/a> for drivers who hold a Commercial Driver&#8217;s License (CDL).<br \/><strong><em>You can play an audio of this article at the end of the page.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>The primary goal of the SAP is to identify, evaluate, and treat CDL holders who have tested positive for drugs or alcohol, or have violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>The process involves the following steps:<\/strong><\/p><h3><strong>Removal from safety-sensitive duties<\/strong> &#8211; SAP for Truck Drivers<\/h3><p>When a driver tests positive for drugs or alcohol or violates regulations, they are immediately removed from performing safety-sensitive duties.<\/p><h3><strong>Evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)<\/strong><\/h3><p>The driver must be evaluated by a qualified SAP who will determine the appropriate course of action, including treatment, education, and follow-up testing.<\/p><h3><strong>Treatment and education<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3><p>Based on the SAP&#8217;s recommendations, the driver may be required to undergo treatment, attend educational programs, or both.<\/p><h3><strong>Follow-up evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p>Once the treatment and education programs are completed, the driver must be re-evaluated by the SAP to ensure compliance and readiness to return to duty.<\/p><h3><strong>Return-to-duty process<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3><p>Before the driver can return to safety-sensitive duties, they must pass a return-to-duty drug and\/or alcohol test with a negative result. The SAP will recommend a follow-up testing plan, which may include unannounced drug and alcohol tests for a specific period, typically ranging from 12 to 60 months.<\/p><h3><strong>Follow-up testing<\/strong><\/h3><p>The driver will be subject to unannounced follow-up drug and\/or alcohol tests as specified by the SAP. This is to ensure that the driver remains compliant with DOT regulations and maintains their sobriety.<\/p><p>The exact number of truck drivers who have participated in the Substance Abuse Program is not readily available. 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