AACS Counseling announces a new informational campaign to educate CDL drivers on the updated DOT SAP Evaluation requirements for 2025. As stricter enforcement from the FMCSA Clearinghouse continues, understanding these requirements is now essential to maintaining commercial driving privileges.

The updated guidelines emphasize the critical steps all commercial drivers must take after a DOT drug or alcohol violation, including evaluation, treatment, and follow-up procedures, before they can legally return to safety-sensitive functions.

“CDL drivers are the backbone of American logistics, but one misstep can put their entire career on hold,” said a licensed SAP at AACS Counseling. “In 2025, DOT regulations leave no room for error or delay.”

🚚 Key 2025 SAP Evaluation Requirements for CDL Drivers:
✔ Immediate Removal from Safety-Sensitive Duty upon a failed DOT drug/alcohol test

✔ Mandatory Evaluation by a DOT-Qualified SAP

✔ Completion of Individualized Treatment or Education Plan

✔ Return-to-Duty (RTD) Test supervised by the employer

✔ Follow-Up Testing Plan (minimum of 6 unannounced tests in 12 months)

🔍 What’s New in 2025?
🔹 Telehealth SAP Evaluations are now accepted nationwide

🔹 Stricter Documentation Requirements for SAP reports

🔹 CDL Downgrades for Clearinghouse "Prohibited" Status

🔹 Real-Time Status Reporting to FMCSA by employers and SAPs

📞 Need a DOT SAP Evaluation Now?
Call Today: 800-683-7745
🌐 DOT SAP Program: https://www.aacscounseling.com/dot-qualified-sap-program/
🌐 SAP Evaluation: https://sap-evaluation.com/

📌 About AACS Counseling
AACS Counseling provides confidential, same-day SAP Evaluations across all 50 states. Our certified SAPs help CDL drivers return to duty swiftly while staying compliant with all DOT regulations.