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PHMSA DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

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Comply with PHMSA Drug Test Requirements With Our Expertise

ENROLL IN OUR PHMSA DRUG TEST CONSORTIUM

Affordable – Customized testing and consortium programs for companies of all sizes

Compliant – Our DOT compliance drug testing programs are designed and administered by our highly trained, certified compliance experts

Comprehensive – All types of drug and alcohol testing provided, including random, pre-employment, and post-accident testing, and audit support services included

Peace of Mind – National network of collection facilities and SAMHSA-certified laboratories with Medical Review Officers

Convenient – Secure reporting system provides easily accessible, certified test results

Customizable – Custom report packages tailored to your needs

Forward-Thinking – Supervisor and employee training provided online in a manner that is fully compliant with regulations

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is one of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) modes. It is responsible for the safe transportation of hazardous material, including the energy products that make modern life possible. Because of the high risk of catastrophic accidents caused by impairment, the agency requires all covered employees to submit to a PHMSA drug test program. If your organization falls under the jurisdiction of PHMSA testing regulations, you can partner with AZC Drug Testing for your compliance needs.

As a trusted testing partner, AZC Drug Testing has years of experience and a long track record of satisfied clients. We don’t merely provide drug and alcohol testing services. Rather, we offer a comprehensive range of compliance services built on our in-depth expertise. As a result, you can feel confident knowing your company is in full compliance.

Who Is Required to Take a PHMSA Drug Test?

The PHMSA drug and alcohol testing regulation (49 CFR Part 199) and the DOT drug and alcohol testing regulation (49 CFR Part 40) require operators to establish a drug and alcohol testing program for all covered employees.

  • Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Testing
    All employees who perform an operations, maintenance, or emergency-response function regulated by 49 CFR Part 192, 193, or 195 of this chapter that is performed on a pipeline or on an LNG facility.
  • Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Testing
    Contractors and employees of contractors.

WHY CHOOSE AZC DRUG TESTING FOR YOUR PHMSA COMPLIANCE NEEDS?

AZC Drug Testing is the leading provider of PHMSA drug test services. We offer consortium and custom drug and alcohol testing programs. Our consortium program is ideal for smaller operators who lack a sufficient number of employees for a random testing pool. We also offer customized solutions, complete with everything your company needs to stay in compliance—from a PHMSA-aligned anti-drug plan and written policy to employee and supervisor training.

Reporting and Documentation

AZC Drug Testing provides all required semi-annual and annual drug testing summary reports as well as customized report packages for your company. Our program managers ensure that you receive all documentation your company needs for compliance.

Testing Procedures

Random drug and alcohol testing is a crucial component of DOT regulations, and all random testing is included with our consortium fee. We apply a scientific, industry-accepted method for selecting random testing subjects, and we handle everything from collection to notifications to follow-ups. AZC Drug Testing also provides pre-employment and post-accident testing as required by DOT regulations. All drug screens are facilitated by our national network of collection sites, SAMHSA-certified laboratories, and Medical Review Officer (MRO) services. All certified results are delivered via our secure reporting system. AZC Drug Testing provides comprehensive testing services from collection to notification to follow-up. Specimen collection is available with our mobile units or in-house collection sites in Arizona, or via our national network of collection sites. All samples are tested in SAMHSA-certified laboratories and rigorously evaluated by our Medical Review Officers (MROs) for accuracy. In other words, operators can rely on the time-tested standards of our programs.

Audit Support

Our consortium programs are well-regarded among federal auditors. We provide complete audit support services for your company as well as the peace of mind that comes from knowing your PHSMA drug test program will meet the standards of all DOT and PHSMA requirements. Our program managers have extensive experience working with DOT auditors across all modes of transportation.

Company Training

All DOT modes require company training and education programs on substance use and misuse. AZC Drug Testing offers online programs for supervisors (Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training) and employees (Employee Workplace Substance Abuse Training) that meet all PHSMA and DOT requirements and help you maintain a safe and productive work environment.
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Covered Modes of Transportation Under DOT Compliance

The modes of transportation that fall under DOT compliance requirements are as follows:

Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Testing

Federal Aviation Administration

Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Testing

Federal Railroad Administration

Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Testing

Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration

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Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Testing

Federal Transit
Administration

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U.S Coast Guard

If your company is regulated by one of those modes, then you are required to be in compliance with all applicable DOT regulations. A friendly representative at AZC Drug Testing will help you understand exactly what you need to do to be in compliance, whether you’re the HR manager at a transportation company or an owner-operator.

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AZCDT:
Your Trusted Compliance Partner

For more than 30 years, AZC Drug Testing has been the trusted drug and alcohol testing compliance partner of organizations in all DOT modes, including the PHMSA. Contact AZC Drug Testing today to discuss setting up a custom PHMSA drug test program for your company. Alternatively, you can navigate to our easy online enrollment page to sign up for our consortium program.

ENROLL IN OUR PHMSA DRUG TEST CONSORTIUM
Who is required to participate in PHMSA drug and alcohol testing?

Under PHMSA regulations (49 CFR Part 199), all employees and contractor personnel who perform “covered functions”—such as operations, maintenance, or emergency response duties on pipeline facilities or LNG infrastructure—must be included in a compliant drug and alcohol testing program.

Watch & Learn: In Episode 10 of Talking the Whiz Quiz, our compliance experts break down pre-employment requirements and regulatory distinctions across different DOT modes, including pipeline safety and hazardous materials transport.

What drug and alcohol testing types are mandated under 49 CFR Part 199?

PHMSA regulations require testing across several mandatory categories: pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident (following a qualifying pipeline incident), return-to-duty, and follow-up testing. Every test requires Medical Review Officer (MRO) verification and strict Federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) procedures.

Watch & Learn: In Episode 7 of Talking the Whiz Quiz, Dr. Scott A. Krasner, MD, joins our team to explain the critical role of a Medical Review Officer in reviewing lab results and verifying regulatory compliance.

How do pipeline operators and contractors fulfill PHMSA random testing requirements?

PHMSA rules require operators and contractors to maintain an unannounced, scientifically random selection process for all covered pipeline personnel. Pipeline contractors and servicing companies can enroll in AZC Drug Testing’s Consortium/Third-Party Administrator (C/TPA) pool to easily fulfill mandatory annual testing percentages and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Watch & Learn: In Episode 2 of Talking the Whiz Quiz, our compliance specialists explain how random selection pools operate and how enrolling in a C/TPA consortium keeps contractors fully compliant.

What are the responsibilities of a Designated Employer Representative (DER) in PHMSA compliance?

A Designated Employer Representative (DER) is authorized by the pipeline employer or contractor to manage the drug and alcohol program. The DER receives verified test results from the MRO, takes immediate action to remove non-compliant personnel from covered functions, manages confidential compliance records, and oversees supervisor training.

Watch & Learn: In Episode 3 of Talking the Whiz Quiz, our experts detail the primary duties of a DER, from managing MRO communications to fulfilling mandatory supervisor training requirements.

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AZC Drug Testing looks forward to working with you to help you protect your business by staying in full compliance with all drug testing regulations. Contact us today to take advantage of our expertise.

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