Today, May 2, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that authorizes employers to use oral fluid drug testing as an alternative testing methodology to urine drug testing.

This final rule is effective June 1, 2023.

It is important to note that in order for an employer to implement oral fluid testing under the Department’s regulation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will need to certify at least two laboratories for oral fluid testing, which has not yet been done.

DriverCheck is actively keeping track of updates to DOT oral fluid testing and will be providing you with more information as things progress.

For more information, please visit: www.transportation.gov

Related Services:

Oral Fluid Drug Testing

Articles of Interest:

Webinar Recording – Exploring Oral Fluid Testing in Transportation and Other Safety-Sensitive Industries

Oral Fluid Testing: What You Should Know

Oral Fluid Drug Testing FAQs

New Rule Encourages Department of Transportation to Implement Oral Fluid Testing by 2020