MRO Small Business Programs 5

Question 1

An owner-operator with no employees holds a CDL and operates under FMCSA authority. How can this individual comply with DOT random testing requirements?

Accepted Answer

Join a C/TPA consortium as a single-person employer

Answer

Owner-operators must join a DOT-qualified C/TPA consortium to participate in a compliant random testing program, as self-selection is not scientifically valid.

Question 2

A small employer's C/TPA unexpectedly ceases operations mid-year. What must the employer do to maintain DOT compliance?

Accepted Answer

Immediately join another DOT-qualified consortium or establish a compliant standalone program

Answer

The employer must immediately secure a replacement DOT-compliant program because there is no provision for a testing suspension due to C/TPA failure.

Question 3

A pre-employment DOT drug test returns a verified positive result. The applicant claims the result is due to a legally prescribed medication. Who evaluates this claim?

Accepted Answer

The MRO, who contacts the donor to discuss prescription information

Answer

The MRO is required to contact the donor to discuss any legitimate medical explanation, including valid prescriptions, before verifying a result as positive.

Question 4

A small employer subject to DOT testing also wants to conduct a non-DOT test using the same urine specimen collected at a DOT collection. Under Part 40, this is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited — a DOT specimen may only be used for DOT-mandated testing purposes

Answer

49 CFR Part 40 prohibits using a DOT specimen for any non-DOT purpose; a separate collection must be performed for any additional testing.

Question 5

A small business hires a part-time CDL driver who drives a commercial motor vehicle only 10 hours per month. Must this driver be included in the FMCSA random testing pool?

Accepted Answer

Yes — any employee who performs DOT safety-sensitive functions must be included regardless of hours

Answer

FMCSA regulations require inclusion in the random pool for any driver who performs safety-sensitive functions, with no minimum-hours threshold for part-time drivers.

(MRO) Medical Review Officer Certification Practice Test

(MRO) Medical Review Officer Certification Practice Test

MRO Small Business Programs 5