What Identification Is Needed for a DOT Drug Test?

A DOT collector must see a photo ID issued by the employer or by a federal, state or local government, such as a driver's license, according to 49 CFR 40.61(c). The employer-issued option does not apply to owner-operators and other self-employed individuals.

The rule states that collectors may not accept faxes or photocopies of identification. Positive identification by an employer representative is also acceptable, but not by a co-worker or another employee being tested. If the employee cannot produce positive identification, the collector contacts the Designated Employer Representative (DER) to verify identity.

Under 40.61(d), if the employee asks, the collector provides identification that includes the collector's name and the collector's employer's name.