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14 January 2026

DOT Random Drug And Alcohol Testing Rates For 2026

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The Department of Transportation's operating agencies have announced their random drug and alcohol testing rates for 2026.
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The Department of Transportation's operating agencies have announced their random drug and alcohol testing rates for 2026. The rates are the same as 2025, except that the FRA Mechanical annual random alcohol testing rate has been decreased to 10%.

Agency 2026 Random Drug Testing Rate 2026 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Aviation Administration 25% 10%
Federal Motor Carrier Administration 50% 10%
Federal Railroad Administration 25% covered service 10% covered service
Federal Railroad Administration 25% maintenance-of-way 10% maintenance-of-way
Federal Railroad Administration 50% Mechanical 10% Mechanical
Federal Transit Administration 50% 10%
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 50% N/A

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