Do Not Mix Records
Clear separation helps avoid treating a non-DOT result as if it were a DOT result, or vice versa.
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DOT vs. Non-DOT Drug Testing
The tests may look similar from the outside. The rules behind them are not.
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Straight Answer
The short answer
DOT drug testing is governed by federal transportation regulations for covered safety-sensitive workers. Non-DOT testing is governed by the employer’s policy and applicable law. Employers should keep the programs, records and decision rules clearly distinguished.
What to Expect
Clear information. Local service.
Understand the service, know the next step, and schedule without unnecessary back-and-forth.
Led by Experience
Care from Dr. Steve Lorenzen.
DFW DOT connects drivers and employers with focused occupational-health services from a Richardson clinic.
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Local Richardson accessConvenient service from one established North Texas location.
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Driver and employer pathwaysIndividual appointments and coordinated workforce services.
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Simple schedulingBook directly through Dr. Lorenzen’s secure Jane system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers before you schedule.
Are DOT and non-DOT drug tests interchangeable?
No. They operate under different rules and should be treated as separate testing programs.
Can the same employer have both programs?
Yes. Many employers have DOT-covered safety-sensitive positions and other positions governed by a non-DOT policy.
Does a DOT physical count as a DOT drug test?
No. The medical examination and drug test are separate services.
Where can an employer get both in Richardson?
DFWDOT provides verified DOT drug testing, non-DOT drug testing and employer drug testing in Richardson, Texas.
Ready to schedule?
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