You're driving down the road, living your best life, singing Celine Dion at the top of your lungs, when suddenly you hear a loud bang and see sparks in your mirror.

-What happens after you fail a DOT drug test? -When are truck drivers required to take DOT drug and alcohol tests? -What counts as failing or refusing a DOT drug test? -What happens if a DOT drug test comes back positive? -Can a failed DOT drug test affect your CDL? -What is the DOT SAP program? -What is the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? -How do you complete the return-to-duty process? -How long does the SAP and return-to-duty process take? -Does completing SAP guarantee you a trucking job? -Does ATS hire drivers who have completed SAP? -Frequently asked questions Have you failed or refused a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug or alcohol test? You may be worried about your CDL, your job, and whether you can keep driving a truck.

Distractions are easy to come by. For instance, when I sat down to write this, I was thinking about the merits of homemade guacamole versus the premade stuff you buy in the store.

Mistakes happen. That's life. It’s what we do after making a mistake that counts.