Substance Abuse Policy

Substance Abuse Policy

It is the policy of Reform Executive Transportation, LLC to have and maintain a safe and healthy drug-free work environment. 

Reform Executive Transportation, LLC considers substance abuse to be a very serious issue and will not be tolerated.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use of, or being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, drugs, narcotics, or any intoxicant is prohibited by any contractor or employee of Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, any subsidiary operation of Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, or any individual on any company premise, or while conducting company business off premise. Any contractor violating any part of this policy is subject to serious disciplinary action, up to and including termination of contractor’s agreement.

Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, may collect samples  (blood, urine, saliva, etc.) from any contractor and may test such specimens for alcohol, controlled substances, drugs, narcotics, or any intoxicant. A contractor’s or applicant's consent to submit to such testing is required as a condition of contract. Refusal to consent to testing will lead to termination of contractor’s agreement.

Reform Executive Transportation, LLC reserves the right to notify appropriate law enforcement officials regarding contractors who engage in conduct and activities which violate this policy.

Potential Contractors of Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, will be required to submit to a substance abuse test after an offer of employment or contract.

Any such applicant whose test result is positive will not be allowed to start work. Any applicant testing positive may re-apply for contract 180 days after the date of their previous pre-contract substance abuse test.

Reasonable Suspicion and for Cause Testing

Any contractor or employee may be required to submit to substance abuse testing based upon "reasonable suspicion" or "for cause" that the contractor is in violation of this policy.

Post-Accident Testing

A contractor is subject to testing after any on-the-job accident if the contractor's human error may have been a factor in the accident or the injury involves lost work day(s). On-the-job accidents include (but are not limited to) accidents such as vehicle accidents, fires, damage to physical assets, assaults, etc.

All operators of commercial vehicles are subject to testing when they are involved in a "reportable accident." A reportable accident is defined as any accident which results in death of a human being or bodily injury to a person who, as a result of the injury, immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene of the accident; or total damages to all property aggregating $2,999.00 or more, based upon actual costs or reliable estimates.

In all cases of post-accident testing, samples should be taken within 24 hours of the accident. It is the contractor's responsibility to notify Reform Executive Transportation, LLC of all accidents. For operators of commercial vehicles, it is the contractor's responsibility to present himself for testing at the Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, designated testing facility. If this is not possible (due to distance away from the facility), use of an alternative medical facility must first be approved by Reform Executive Transportation, LLC. In situations involving serious injuries to the contractor, the contractor is required to provide the necessary authorization for the company to have access to hospital reports or documents that would indicate whether the contractor was, or was not under the influence of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances, narcotics, or any intoxicant.

Periodic Testing

Contractors or employees whose job requires a physical examination as part of their ongoing contract will also be required to submit to substance abuse testing as part of any physical examination.

Random Testing

Contractors or employees whose jobs include working with hazardous materials and contractors, who operate a commercial vehicle at any time during the course of contract, will be subject to substance abuse testing without notice.

Substance Abuse Testing at Customer Request

Occasionally, a customer will require that contractors involved in servicing their account be certified "drug-free," as a condition of receiving that customer's business. We will comply with all requests, and will perform substance abuse testing, as necessary, of contractors who are involved with the servicing of customer accounts that require drug-free certification.

Positive Test Results

If a substance abuse test is conducted in any of the above situations, and the test result is positive, the contract with the contractor or employee who tested positive will be terminated immediately.

Additionally, the refusal of a contractor to consent to and submit to a substance abuse test will result in the termination of the contract.

Work Place Drug-Related Convictions

Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, is required by Federal law to report to the appropriate contracting Federal agency, all work place drug-related convictions of its contractors or employees. Any contractor or employee convicted of a work place drug-related offense must notify, in writing within five days of the conviction.

Off-the-Job Substance Abuse

Off premises involvement with illegal drugs may have an adverse affect on a employee or contractor's on-the-job performance.

The unlawful involvement with illegal substances outside company premises will constitute grounds for severe disciplinary action, up to and including termination of the contract.

Contractor Assistance

Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, realizes that some contractors may need assistance in dealing with a substance abuse problem. Any contractor needing help is urged to voluntarily (prior to the contractor being scheduled for any type of substance abuse test) come forward and request assistance. 

Legal Drugs

A employee/contractor's use of a legal drug may pose a significant risk to the safety of the contractor and/or others. Legal drugs are defined as "prescribed drugs and over-the counter drugs which have been legally obtained and are being used only for the purpose for which they were prescribed or manufactured and in the prescribed amounts". Any employee/contractor using prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs that may affect job performance or alter their behavior must consult with their physician regarding the effects of such legal drug use or the employee/contractor's ability to perform their assigned duties. Upon reporting to work, the employee/contractor should provide a written documentation to support the contractor's legal drug use and fitness for duty.

Use of Consent Forms

Whenever a contractor or potential contractor is scheduled to take a substance abuse test, a new consent form must be completed.

Application of Federal, State and Local Regulations

Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, recognizes the existence of federal regulations, including those of the Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, and certain state and local legislation regarding work place drug testing. When such regulations or legislation apply and impose obligations on Reform Executive Transportation, LLC, which conflict with, or are in addition to, those obligations set forth in this policy, We will endeavor to follow the applicable regulations or legislation.

Suspension from Work Pending Test Outcome

The Company reserves the right to suspend the employee/contractor, without pay, pending the results of a substance abuse test. In the event that the suspension is without pay and the test result is later negative, the employee/contractor will be reimbursed for time missed as a result.