DOT Regulation for Safety Sensitive Positions

DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40

The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation – 49 CFR Part 40 – defines the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) as a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation. When a person in a safety sensitive position is found to have violated this regulation, a SAP evaluation is required.

Who is covered by this regulation?

There are many employees bound by the 49 CFR Part 40 DOT Regulation.

They include:

  • School bus drivers
  • Airplane mechanics
  • Truck Drivers
  • CDL holders
  • Flight Attendants
  • Train Engineers

* Please note this is just a sampling of the many types of employees covered by this regulation.