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DOT SAP Program


The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations-- 49 CFR, Part 40 -- define the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) as a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing and aftercare. 

The DOT SAP is the "Gatekeeper" for US DOT's return-to-duty process.  The regulation 49 CFR, Part 40 oversees six federal transportation administrations:


An initial evaluation is required for positive drug and alcohol tests, a refusal-to-test and most-accident on the return-to-duty process.  A face-to-face follow up evaluation is required to determine if the employee is in full compliance with the recommended course of education treatment before returning to safety-sensitive functions.


We have therapipst  that are are available for completion of  mandatory DOT SAP required hours to return to work. Please contact the receptionist at the front desk from Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm to schedule required hours.