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FMCSA RETURN-TO-DUTY PROCESS & GETTING BACK ON THE ROAD

If you’re a CDL driver stuck in Prohibited status in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, you must complete Step 5 of the FMCSA Return-to-Duty (RTD) process FIRST before you can legally drive again.

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At GetOutOfProhibited.com, we specialize in helping drivers complete their DOT Return-to-Duty drug test, and get back to work quickly and legally.

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✅ HOW WE HELP CDL DRIVERS UNDERSTAND FMCSA COMPLIANCE: 

✔ Complete Step 5 & remove FMCSA prohibited status
✔ Find a DOT-approved SAP & complete required RTD drug testing
✔ Navigate FMCSA compliance rules with expert support

📞 Don’t wait! The faster you start, the sooner you can drive again.

OUR SERVICES – FMCSA COMPLIANCE & RETURN-TO-DUTY ASSISTANCE

HELPING CDL DRIVERS, TRUCKING COMPANIES & EMPLOYERS STAY COMPLIANT WITH FMCSA REGULATIONS

RETURN-TO-DUTY ASSISTANCE

We help CDL drivers complete Step 5 of the FMCSA Return-to-Duty process, removing prohibited status and reinstating their CDL quickly and legally.

SAP REFERRAL & SUPPORT

Get connected with DOT-approved Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) to complete your required SAP evaluation and continue the return-to-duty process without delays.

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DOT DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING

​We provide FMCSA-compliant DOT drug and alcohol testing for CDL drivers and trucking companies to ensure compliance with federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

REAL DRIVER SUCCESS STORIES

REAL DRIVERS, REAL RESULTS - HOW WE HELPED THEM GET BACK TO WORK

CDL DRIVERS TRUST US TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE FMCSA RETURN-TO-DUTY PROCESS.
HERE'S WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – FMCSA RETURN-TO-DUTY PROCESS

GET ANSWERS ABOUT THE FMCSA RETURN-TO-DUTY PROCESS

THE FMCSA RETURN-TO-DUTY PROCESS CAN FELL OVERWHELMING,  BUT WE SIMPLIFY EVERY STEP. FIND ANSWERS TO THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS:

WHAT IS THE RETURN-TO-DUTY (RTD) PROCESS?

The FMCSA Return-to-Duty process is a six-step procedure for CDL drivers who have had a drug or alcohol violation. This process must be completed to remove the FMCSA prohibited status and regain eligibility for safety-sensitive driving roles.

WHAT IS STEP 5, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Step 5 involves taking the FMCSA RTD drug test, which must return a negative result. Only then will a driver’s Clearinghouse status be updated from "Prohibited" to "Not Prohibited", allowing them to resume safety-sensitive duties.

WHAT STEPS DO I NEED TO TAKE TO GET OUT OF PROHIBITED STATUS?

✔ Designate a DOT-approved Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
✔ Complete SAP recommendations, which cover Steps 1-4 in the FMCSA Return-to-Duty Process.
✔ Take your FMCSA return-to-duty drug test (Step 5) with a C/TPA.
✔ Our team manages Step 5 and uploads your negative results to update your FMCSA Clearinghouse status.
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