DOT SAP Evaluations & Return-to-Duty Guidance
Clear, professional help through the DOT Return-to-Duty process.
A DOT drug or alcohol violation can be confusing and stressful. The Return-to-Duty process has specific federal requirements, but you do not have to figure them out by yourself. Linda Salvucci, PhD, LIAC, MAC, SAP provides DOT Substance Abuse Professional evaluations and clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the process.
Had a DOT Drug or Alcohol Violation? Start Here.
If you have received a DOT drug or alcohol violation, you may not perform DOT safety-sensitive duties until you have completed the required SAP Return-to-Duty process.
Contact a DOT-Qualified SAP
Contact Addiction Recovery Partners to establish services and schedule your initial SAP evaluation.
Complete Your SAP Evaluation and Recommendations
The SAP conducts an initial evaluation and recommends the education and/or treatment that must be successfully completed.
Complete Your Follow-Up Evaluation
After completing the SAP recommendations, you return for a follow-up evaluation. If you demonstrate successful compliance, you may become eligible for Return-to-Duty testing.
CDL Driver? The FMCSA Clearinghouse Is Part of Your Process.
If your violation falls under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is part of your Return-to-Duty process.
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Contact Dr. Salvucci first.
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Log into your FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse account.
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Designate Linda Salvucci, PhD, LIAC, MAC, SAP as your SAP.
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Dr. Salvucci accepts the designation.
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Your SAP evaluation and Return-to-Duty process can then be documented as required.
FMCSA drivers should contact Dr. Salvucci before sending a SAP designation request through the Clearinghouse.
SAP Evaluation
SAP Recommendations
Education/Treatment Completed
Follow-Up SAP Evaluation
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Return-to-Duty Test
Follow-Up Testing
What Does a DOT SAP Do?
A DOT Substance Abuse Professional is a qualified professional who evaluates employees who have violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations.
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Conducts the required initial evaluation
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Determines what education and/or treatment is appropriate
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Refers the employee to appropriate providers or programs
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Reviews documentation of participation and completion
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Conducts the required follow-up evaluation
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Determines whether the employee has demonstrated successful compliance
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Establishes the required follow-up testing plan
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Communicates required information to the employer or designated employer representative
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Completes required FMCSA Clearinghouse reporting for applicable drivers
The SAP is an independent evaluator. The SAP does not work as an advocate for either the employee or the employer.
Experienced. Professional. Straightforward.
Linda Salvucci, PhD, LIAC, MAC, SAP has more than 40 years of professional experience in the addiction and behavioral-health fields. Her background includes clinical work, substance-use evaluation, education, university teaching, and extensive experience helping individuals understand and address substance-use concerns.
As a DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional, Dr. Salvucci provides a professional, individualized approach to the Return-to-Duty process. Her goal is to make the process clear and understandable while maintaining the independent professional responsibilities required of a DOT SAP.
Clear Guidance Without Judgment
A DOT violation does not mean that every employee has a substance use disorder or automatically needs intensive treatment. DOT regulations require the SAP to conduct an individualized evaluation and recommend appropriate education and/or treatment based upon that evaluation.
The employee should be told clearly:
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What is required
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Why it is required
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What must be completed
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What documentation is needed
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When the employee is ready for the follow-up evaluation
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What happens after that evaluation
Ready to Start Your DOT SAP Process?
Contact Addiction Recovery Partners to schedule your initial SAP evaluation or ask questions about getting started.