DOT SAP Program Guide | Online Return-to-Duty Nationwide

When a violation occurs in a safety-sensitive position, the Department of Transportation (DOT) requires employees to complete a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program before returning to duty. The SAP process is designed to ensure compliance, workplace safety, and proper return-to-duty clearance for employees in industries regulated by the DOT.

At AACS Counseling, we make the process affordable, fast, and 100% online, serving clients nationwide. With thousands of successful cases, we are trusted across all DOT-regulated agencies. Most employees are cleared to return to work within just a few days.

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What is the DOT SAP Program?

The DOT SAP Program is required for employees who test positive, refuse a drug or alcohol test, or otherwise violate substance use policies. The process includes:

SAP Evaluation – Initial virtual assessment by a DOT-qualified SAP.
Education or Treatment Plan – Tailored to the violation and DOT requirements.
Compliance & Monitoring – Ensuring steps are completed quickly and correctly.
Follow-Up Evaluation – Confirms completion of recommendations.
Return-to-Duty Clearance – Documentation is submitted to allow resumption of safety-sensitive duties.

DOT Agencies Covered by the SAP Program

The DOT has six main agencies that enforce SAP requirements. AACS Counseling handles all six programs online, nationwide.

FMCSA – Commercial Drivers (Trucking & Bus Industry)

Required for CDL drivers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

FAA – Aviation Employees

Applies to pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, and aviation mechanics regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

FRA – Railroad Employees

Railroad engineers, conductors, and other rail safety-sensitive positions regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

FTA – Transit Employees

Bus and rail operators, maintenance staff, and other public transportation workers under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

PHMSA – Pipeline & Hazardous Materials

Pipeline operators, controllers, and hazardous material safety employees regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

USCG – Maritime Employees

Merchant mariners, ship engineers, and Coast Guard-regulated maritime workers under the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

Why Choose AACS Counseling for the DOT SAP Program?

Cheapest Nationwide SAP Program – Lowest total cost across all DOT agencies.
Fully Virtual & Convenient – 100% online from start to finish.
Fast Return-to-Duty – Most employees are cleared in just days.
DOT Compliance Guaranteed – Strict adherence to 49 CFR Part 40.
Trusted Nationwide – Thousands of DOT-regulated employees have returned to duty with AACS Counseling.

DOT-Regulated vs. Non-DOT Employees

DOT-Regulated – Must comply with federal rules (FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG).
Non-DOT Employees – Many private employers follow the same standards. We provide SAP services for both DOT and non-DOT cases.

Get Back to Work with AACS Counseling

Whether you’re a truck driver, pilot, railroad engineer, transit operator, pipeline worker, or maritime employee, AACS Counseling offers the most affordable, convenient, and DOT-compliant SAP program nationwide.