SAP HOUSTON – DOT SAP Return to Duty Process

DOT / SAP Return to Work

Get DOT compliant. Get back to work.

Evaluations you can trust from a qualified Substance Abuse Professional, guiding you through every step of the return-to-duty process. Providing services in Texas and New Mexico.

Do you need a return-to-work process?

If you hold a DOT safety-sensitive position and violated the DOT drug testing policy, you must meet with a qualified SAP before returning to safety-sensitive duties.

✓Licensed in Texas and New Mexico ✓Clearinghouse updates handled for you ✓One flat fee, $550
Who this is for

Safety-sensitive positions under every DOT agency

FMCSAFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FAAFederal Aviation Administration
USCGUnited States Coast Guard
FRAFederal Railroad Administration
PHMSAPipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
FTAFederal Transit Administration
How it works

Your path back to duty, step by step

1Initial evaluationYour first session, with an evaluation letter sent to your referral source or employer.
2RecommendationsTreatment recommendations or referrals to other resources, tailored to you.
3Follow-up evaluationA follow-up session and letter with your testing schedule for your employer.
4Ready for return to dutyYour FMCSA Clearinghouse status is updated to “Ready for Return to Duty.”
The role

What is a SAP?

A Substance Abuse Professional who, per DOT prerequisites, holds specific credentials and qualification training.

✓Has specific credentials required by DOT prerequisites
✓Meets qualification-training requirements, including continuing education
✓Knows the DOT regulations that must be followed before an employee with a violation can return to safety-sensitive functions
The SAP is not an advocate for the employer or employee. A SAP’s primary concern is public safety if the employee returns to a safety-sensitive position.
Fee and payment

One flat fee. No surprises.

$550complete SAP process

Full payment is due at the initial evaluation. Fees are not covered by insurance. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Per 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart O, §40.289: payment for SAP evaluations and services is left for employers and employees to decide and may be governed by existing management-labor agreements and health care benefits.

Your fee includes
✓Initial session and evaluation letter to your referral source or employer
✓FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse status update on your incident, if involved
✓Treatment recommendations or referrals to other resources
✓Follow-up session and evaluation letter with testing schedule
✓Clearinghouse updated to “Ready for Return to Duty”
✓Electronic copy of letters for your files
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