Core Screenings is a DOT & NON-DOT CERTIFIED provider highly fluent in DOT 49 CFR Part 40 and its sub sections from the Dept. of Transportation's regulatory manual for all required drug testing for the Transportation, Air, rail, and ocean industries. Our offering maintains the 8-hour/32-hour rule for undergoing post accident alcohol and drug testing according to DOT mandates. We also adhere to the 2-hour rule for DOT breath alcohol testing. To ensure collection within these rules, Core Screenings concierge service provides expedited screening services to eliminate or determine fault within any investigation. This service can be added as an a la carte to a current corporate subscription. *a la carte services will include an expedited fee. As per the DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Requirement for Safety-Sensitive Employees, the following are required for a company to be DOT Compliant in Georgia State: Prospective employees must undergo a pre-employment test in Georgia An employee must have the correct Federal Custody & Control Form (CCF) in Georgia A Substance Abuse Professional Process in Georgia Random Pool Testing in Georgia DOT Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training in Georgia A Written Drug and Alcohol Policy in Georgia Post-Accident Testing Situations in Georgia Background Checks in Georgia Employee Education in Georgia Removal of Covered Employee in Georgia Designated Employer Representative in Georgia Lastly, any company or operators in Georgia that do not comply with the guidelines above can face daunting fines and penalties for failure to comply. What does a DOT Drug Test entail in Georgia? As for the drugs tested, DOT only requires that the employee is screened for the following substances: Amphetamines including MDMA in Georgia Marijuana (THC) in Georgia Opiates, including Heroin, Codeine, and Morphine. Does not include prescription opiates such as hydrocodone and oxycodone in Georgia Crack-Cocaine in Georgia Phencyclidine (PCP) in Georgia Generally, this will be a urine drug test, however, the DOT testing rules specify that confirmatory testing is required for any non-negative screens for the drugs listed above plus methamphetamines, ecstasy, and molly. Those industries required to be in compliance but not limited to are: Aviation: Ground security in Georgia Air flight crewmembers, pilots and instructors in Georgia Air traffic controllers in Georgia Public Transportation: All public transportation operators in Georgia must pass a DOT-Compliant test. Operators of service vehicles (revenue/non-revenue) in Georgia Security personnel in Georgia Service vehicle mechanics in Georgia Maritime industry: ALL authorized personal on a vessel whether for commercial or personal services in Georgia. Pipeline: Anyone who plans to operate on a pipeline in Georgia Trucking: Any CDL holder who runs a commercial motor vehicle must pass DOT-Compliant testing in Georgia