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CDL Drivers Cleared by a SAP for RTD Testing:
Your Step 5 Return-to-Duty (RTD) test is the last thing standing between you and the road.
We’ll help you complete your required Return-to-Duty (RTD) test quickly and correctly so you can clear your PROHIBITED status — no confusion, no delays, no guesswork.
You’ve completed Steps 1–4. Now it’s time for your Return-to-Duty (RTD) test.
Once your SAP has determined that you’re eligible for Return-to-Duty testing, the next step is completing your RTD drug and/or alcohol test.
We make that part easy. We’ll find a convenient collection site near you, order the test according to your SAP’s requirements, and handle the process through completion.
After a negative result, we’ll report the RTD test to the FMCSA Clearinghouse so your prohibited status can be updated.
You’ve made it this far. We’ll help you take care of Step 5.
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Return-to-Duty (RTD)
Testing Without the Runaround
No searching for testing sites. No figuring out which test you need. No confusion about what comes next. We coordinate the details so you can focus on completing Step 5 and getting back on the road.
Everything You Need to Complete
FMCSA Return-to-Duty Step 5
Step 5
RTD Test Coordination
We coordinate your required Return-to-Duty test from start to finish.
MRO
Reviewed Results
Drug test results are reviewed through the required DOT process.
FMCSA
Clearinghouse Reporting
Step 5 is reported to the FMCSA Clearinghouse after a qualifying result.
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Typical Completion
Most straightforward cases are completed in less than one week.
RTDStep5.com vs. Other C/TPAs
Most Consortium/Third-Party Administrators (C/TPAs) manage many different
DOT compliance services. RTDStep5.com is focused specifically on helping
eligible CDL drivers complete Return-to-Duty Step 5 quickly and efficiently.
Specialized
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Traditional Other C/TPAs Consortium / Third-Party Administrators | |
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| Focused on RTD Step 5 | ✓ | — |
| Built for CDL drivers | ✓ | — |
| RTD is a primary service focus | ✓ | — |
| Broader employer and fleet compliance | — | ✓ |
| Random testing and ongoing DOT programs | — | ✓ |
| Dedicated Step 5 process | ✓ | — |
| Nationwide collection site coordination | ✓ | ✓ |
| MRO-reviewed results | ✓ | ✓ |
| FMCSA Clearinghouse RTD reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streamlined RTD process | ✓ | — |
Simple Step 5 Pricing
One price covers your Step 5 coordination, required Return-to-Duty testing, and Clearinghouse reporting. Your total depends on whether you need one test or both.
Not sure which option applies to you? Your required testing is determined by your Return-to-Duty requirements (as specified by your SAP). We’ll review your information as part of the process.
Is This Step 5 Service Right for You?
This service is intended for CDL drivers who have completed the required SAP process through Step 4 and have been cleared to complete Return-to-Duty testing.
You’re Ready for Step 5 If:
Your SAP Has Cleared You for RTD Testing
- You completed your initial SAP evaluation.
- You completed the education or treatment required by your SAP.
- You completed your SAP follow-up evaluation.
- Your SAP determined that you are eligible for Return-to-Duty testing.
Not Ready Yet?
Complete Your SAP Requirements First
If you have not completed the SAP process through Step 4, you are not yet ready for Step 5 testing.
- Still need an initial SAP evaluation
- Still completing required education or treatment
- Have not completed the SAP follow-up evaluation
- Have not yet been cleared for RTD testing
If you are unsure whether your SAP has cleared you for Return-to-Duty testing, check your Clearinghouse status or contact your SAP before purchasing Step 5 services.
FMCSA Return-to-Duty Step 5 FAQs
Have questions about your Return-to-Duty test or Step 5? Here are answers to some of the most common questions about completing the process.
Step 5 is the Return-to-Duty testing stage of the FMCSA return-to-duty process. After you complete the requirements prescribed by your Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and your SAP determines that you are eligible for testing, you must complete the required Return-to-Duty drug and/or alcohol test before returning to DOT safety-sensitive duties.
You should have completed your initial SAP evaluation, any education or treatment required by your SAP, and your SAP follow-up evaluation. Your SAP must determine that you have successfully complied with the recommendations and are eligible for Return-to-Duty testing before you proceed with Step 5.
The type of Return-to-Duty test required is determined by your SAP based on your DOT violation and applicable testing requirements. Depending on your situation, you may need a drug test, alcohol test, or both. Before ordering your test, we communicate directly with your SAP to confirm the required test type and ensure the correct testing is arranged.
The total price is $199 when a drug test or alcohol test is required. If both drug and alcohol testing are required, the total price is $289. The price includes the applicable RTD testing, Step 5 coordination, testing-site coordination, and Clearinghouse reporting.
We locate a convenient testing location based on the information you provide. Once your test is ordered, we provide the information and donor pass needed to complete testing at the designated location.
A donor pass contains information associated with your testing order and designated collection site. We provide your donor pass after arranging your test so you have the information needed when you arrive for testing.
Yes. DOT Return-to-Duty drug tests are required to be conducted under direct observation in accordance with federal DOT testing requirements.
As part of our service, we handle the applicable Step 5 Clearinghouse reporting after the required qualifying Return-to-Duty test result has been received.
A driver must complete the required Return-to-Duty process and have the required negative RTD test result reported before becoming eligible to return to DOT safety-sensitive work. Your Clearinghouse record and current eligibility should always be checked directly for your specific case.
After the Return-to-Duty requirements are satisfied, the process moves into Step 6, which involves the follow-up testing plan prescribed by your SAP. Follow-up testing occurs after returning to DOT safety-sensitive duties and is separate from the Step 5 RTD test.
You must complete the required SAP process and be determined eligible for Return-to-Duty testing before completing Step 5. If you are still completing your SAP requirements, Step 5 testing should not be started yet.
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