- DOT SAP Evaluation - Nationwide | Reset Road
Get Back to Work After a DOT Violation
Reset Road provides DOT SAP evaluations for employees who have received a DOT drug or alcohol violation. Complete your evaluation in-person or remotely with a DOT qualified Substance Abuse Professional and begin the return to duty process.
- Our Impact
About our SAP Services
5 Star Reviews
More than 140 Five Star Reviews on Google. Employees just like you who have returned to work.
All 50 States + Canada and Mexico
SAP Services are provided in all 50 states as well as Canada and Mexico.
All DOT Agencies Served
SAP Services for every DOT regulated worker going through the return to duty process
Always available
SAP services are available when you’re ready to take the next step. When you are ready, we answer the call.
A DOT Violation Changes What Happens Next
A positive drug test, alcohol violation, or refusal can remove a DOT regulated employee from safety sensitive duties. What happens next depends on your position, the DOT agency that regulates your work, and the circumstances of the violation.
What Does the SAP Process Actually Do?
The return to duty process begins with an evaluation from a DOT qualified Substance Abuse Professional. Your SAP does more than provide a clearance. The SAP evaluates your individual circumstances, determines the education or treatment you must complete, and conducts a follow up evaluation after those requirements have been satisfied.
Before moving forward, it is important to understand these parts of the process:
- Your SAP recommendation is based on your individual evaluation rather than a standard program assigned to everyone.
- Completing the initial evaluation does not immediately authorize you to return to safety sensitive work.
- After completing the SAP recommendations, you must return for a follow up evaluation before becoming eligible for return to duty testing.
- Your employer ultimately determines whether you return to a safety sensitive position at the same job and must satisfy applicable DOT testing requirements before allowing you to resume those duties.
- Additional requirements may apply depending on whether you are regulated by FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, or USCG.
Your DOT SAP Process With Reset Road
Four easy steps to get you back to work
Book your evaluation
Give us a call to set up your file and book your initial evaluation, typically within a few hours.
Meet with your SAP
Your SAP walks you through the assessment and tells you what’s recommended.
Complete your plan
After you finish your education or treatment plan, your SAP does a follow-up evaluation.
Follow Up Testing
To ensure compliance, the SAP issues a follow up plan directly to your employer or future employer that includes at least six tests.
One SAP Process, Six Transportation Industries
DOT drug and alcohol regulations apply to safety sensitive employees across several areas of the transportation industry. Each agency has its own responsibilities and covered workforce. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration covers commercial motor carriers and CDL drivers. The Federal Aviation Administration oversees covered aviation employees. The Federal Railroad Administration applies to covered railroad workers, while the Federal Transit Administration covers employees performing designated safety sensitive functions in public transportation.
Pipeline safety sensitive employees may fall under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. In the maritime industry, covered employees are regulated by the United States Coast Guard. Together, FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, and USCG requirements address drug and alcohol testing across a broad range of transportation occupations.
When a covered employee receives a DOT drug or alcohol violation, returning to safety sensitive duties involves more than simply taking another drug or alcohol test. The employee must complete the applicable return to duty process. A DOT qualified Substance Abuse Professional conducts an initial evaluation, determines appropriate education or treatment recommendations, and later conducts a follow up evaluation to determine whether the employee has demonstrated successful compliance with those recommendations.
Different transportation industries may involve very different jobs, work environments, and regulatory requirements, but the purpose of the SAP process remains consistent. The evaluation is designed to address the individual circumstances surrounding a DOT drug or alcohol violation and establish appropriate recommendations for moving forward. Because each case is evaluated individually, the education or treatment requirements and timeline can vary from one employee to another. Reset Road helps employees navigate this part of the process with in-person and virtual access to a DOT qualified SAP and clear information about what to expect at each stage.
Reset Road provides SAP evaluations for employees covered by FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, and USCG requirements. Whether you work behind the wheel, in aviation, on the railroad, in public transit, around pipelines, or in the maritime industry, your SAP evaluation is focused on helping you understand and complete the requirements that apply to your return to safety sensitive work.
Why drivers choose Reset Road
Available when and where you are.
You can do this in person or from home, on your phone or computer. The DOT accepts it. Major carriers accept it. You just need a private space and decent wifi.
$450, no surprises
A lot of SAP providers won't until you call. We put ours on the website because you shouldn't have to guess. $450 covers everything: initial evaluation, follow-up, and Clearinghouse reporting.
All 6 DOT agencies, all 50 states
FMCSA, FTA, FAA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG. Doesn't matter which agency covers your job or which state you're in. If you move or change employers mid-process, nothing breaks.
Open 7 days a week
Monday through Sunday. Nobody plans for this. Start when you're ready.
Se habla Espanol
Hacemos evaluaciones SAP en español. Aqui se habla su idioma, literalmente.
- Testimonials
Drivers who got back on the road
Rated 5 out of 5 stars on Google with over 140+ Reviews
Google Review
Nathan at Reset Road is an amazing SAP provider. He walked me through the SAP with understanding and a will to help people. He helped with every step and got me back to work fast. I highly recommend working with him and would give him a 10-star review if it was possible.
Google Review
Highly recommend Nathan, called him late evening and he was still able to squeeze me in his schedule same day. He was fast and professional the whole way through answering any questions I had. Thanks again for helping me get back on the road!
Google Review
Nathan was on the job from the word go! He was very helpful and about his business. I didn't even call anyone else once I talked with him! He made a very negative situation bearable.
Google Review
- Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SAP evaluations
What should I have ready before my SAP evaluation?
Have basic information about your DOT violation available, including the type and approximate date of the violation, the DOT agency that regulates your position, and any relevant employer information. If you received documents related to the violation, keep those available as well. Your SAP will gather additional information during the evaluation to complete an individualized assessment.
Does everyone who completes a SAP evaluation receive the same recommendation?
No. SAP recommendations are individualized. Your SAP evaluates your circumstances and uses professional judgment to determine the appropriate education, treatment, or combination of services. Two employees with the same type of DOT violation may receive different recommendations based on their individual evaluations.
What happens between my initial SAP evaluation and my follow up evaluation?
After the initial evaluation, your SAP provides specific education or treatment recommendations. You complete those requirements with the appropriate provider and return for a follow up evaluation. Your SAP reviews your participation and determines whether you have demonstrated successful compliance with the original recommendations.
Does completing the SAP process mean I can immediately return to safety sensitive work?
Not automatically. Your SAP determines whether you have successfully complied with the required recommendations, but the employer determines whether you will return to a safety sensitive position at the same job. Applicable DOT return to duty testing and any additional agency or employer requirements must also be satisfied before you resume covered duties.
What information does my SAP provide to my employer?
The SAP provides required reports documenting important stages of the return to duty process. Depending on the stage of your case, these reports address the evaluation, recommendations, compliance determination, follow up testing requirements, and other information required by federal regulations. SAP reports are limited to information required or permitted under the DOT process.
What happens to my follow up testing requirements if I change employers?
Changing employers does not automatically eliminate your remaining follow up testing requirements. If you continue performing DOT safety sensitive duties, the applicable follow up testing plan follows you to subsequent employers. Breaks in safety sensitive service also do not necessarily cancel the remaining requirements.
Why can two employees with the same DOT violation receive different SAP recommendations?
The SAP process is based on the individual, not simply the test result or type of violation. Your SAP considers information gathered during the evaluation before determining an appropriate recommendation. For this reason, two employees with similar violations may have different education or treatment requirements and different follow up testing plans.
Your career is waiting. Start today.
The evaluation takes less than a hour. The whole return-to-duty process typically runs less than a week. Every day you wait is a day you’re not working. Book online, meet your SAP and start.
Available 7 days a week – All 50 states – Se habla Espanol
Nathan was straightforward with what I should expect going through the SAP course from the beginning all the way to the end. He was encouraging and motivating, and also willing to help with any questions and concerns. He made an uncomfortable situation into a comfortable one for me to be able to continue my success.