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Under FMCSA regulations (49 CFR 382.303), a post-accident alcohol test must be administered within 8 hours of the accident, and a post-accident drug test must be administered within 32 hours. If these windows are missed, the employer must document the reason and cease attempts to test.

A DOT post-accident drug test is required when an accident involves a CMV and meets one or more criteria: (1) a fatality occurred — testing required regardless of citations, (2) bodily injury requiring off-scene medical treatment AND a citation was issued to the CMV driver, or (3) disabling vehicle damage requiring a tow AND a citation was issued to the CMV driver.

If the alcohol test is not completed within 8 hours or the drug test within 32 hours, the employer must stop trying to test and document the reasons for the delay. Missing the window is a compliance failure for the motor carrier. The driver should still avoid alcohol use for 8 hours following the accident per FMCSA regulations.

The motor carrier (employer) is typically responsible for the cost of post-accident drug testing. Owner-operators are responsible for their own testing costs. OrderLabTest.com offers post-accident drug tests for $79 — order online 24/7 for immediate same-day testing.

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The motor carrier must maintain records including: the date, time, and location of the accident; the driver's name and CDL number; the test results; and the collection site information. If testing was not completed within the required window, the employer must document why. Positive results are reported to the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.