How to Become a Specimen Collector for DOT Oral Fluid?

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) sets forth the requirements for collectors to qualify to collect oral fluid samples from DOT-covered employees subject to drug testing under the 49 C.F.R. § 40.35. This includes Basic Information, Qualification Training, and Initial Proficiency Demonstrations by a qualified trainer utilizing the device to be used in the field. All three training requirements must be met in order for anyone to be qualified to conduct DOT Oral Fluid Collections.