01/08/2026
2026 DOT Random
Testing Rates.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the minimum annual random drug and alcohol testing rates for its agencies in 2026.
It is essential for compliance program managers to review their random testing pools to ensure alignment with these requirements.
Key Update for 2026:
The Federal Railroad Administration Mechanical random alcohol testing rate will increase to 10 percent, while all other DOT agencies will maintain the 2025 rates. Organizations overseeing DOT-regulated employees or managing safety-sensitive workforces should disseminate this information to their teams to maintain compliance with federal testing requirements.