Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy Template + Completion Guide | Editable Word Docs

A professional, fully customizable drug and alcohol policy for employers not governed by DOT regulations — paired with a guide that walks you through the extra decisions non-DOT policies require, especially where state law sets the rules.

What's included:

• Policy Template — 11 sections: scope, prohibited conduct, all testing types (pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty), specimen type options (urine, oral fluid, hair, nail), consequences, confidentiality, a dedicated state law compliance section, and an employee acknowledgment/signature page
• Completion Guide — explains how non-DOT policies differ from DOT policies, a pre-work checklist, section-by-section walkthrough table, common mistakes (random testing limits, marijuana law, multi-state issues), and a final rollout checklist
• Built-in notes flagging exactly where state-specific rules apply
• Two editable .docx files

Who it's for: Any employer not subject to DOT testing rules — general businesses, warehouses, retail, healthcare, and consultants serving non-DOT clients.

This is a drafting template, not legal advice. Non-DOT testing law varies significantly by state — buyers should have the final policy reviewed by an employment attorney licensed in their state.