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## CDL Step 5  - Your Path Back to Driving

 

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**CDL Step 5 services all 50 States!**

**Pricing:**

**$179.00 FLAT FEE – DOT Drug Test & services listed below Included**

**+$59.00 Breath Alcohol if prescribed by your SAP**

At CDL Step 5, we make the Return-to-Duty (RTD) process simple, convenient, and as stress-free as possible. Get the personal assistance you need to navigate the FMCSA requirements and take the next step toward getting back on the road.

We are here to support you before, during, and after your Return-to-Duty (RTD) process. Our commitment doesn't end once your process is complete. Whether you have a question tomorrow or a year from now, give us a call. We'll gladly provide answers, guidance, or point you in the right direction.

We become your point of contact after your SAP Step 4 with any and all questions. 

**You're never on your own with CDL Step 5!**

**Choose us as your C/TPA** (Consortium/Third-Party Administrator)

[Click to Go from RED to GREEN!](https://cdlstep5.com#hs_form_target_dnd_area-module-45)

 Contact Bob Brooks (828) 778-8337

## What is a C/TPA?

 C/TPA is a third party company that helps manage DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements for employers and CDL drivers.

Previously, choosing a C/TPA was only an option primarily available to Owner-Operators. Now, individual CDL drivers can also hire a C/TPA service providers to arrange and manage their required Return-to-Duty (RTD) drug test.

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## What you'll receive by Choosing CDL Step 5 as your C/TPA:

Personal Support:

Speak Directly to real people and never an automated system. Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm EST

Flexible Scheduling:

Get an RTD ePassport valid for 14 business days, with extensions if needed - no questions asked!

Clearinghouse Setup Included:

We will create your Employer Profile in Clearinghouse at no extra cost - one less thing for you to worry about.

 We Handle the Details:

Once you choose CDL Step 5, we'll obtain the required information directly from your SAP. Once you secure employment, simply have your employer email us requesting your information. We will promptly provide the necessary documentation and details to help facilitate your return to work.

Finding a Facility:

We partner with a nationwide network of more than 20,000 testing facilities. Simply provide us with your ZIP code, and we’ll do our best to locate the nearest facility with a same-gender observer.

Upon successful completion:

We'll submit your negative test result to the FMCSA Clearinghouse, completing Step 5 and updating your record to show you are eligible for safety-sensitive work. Taking you from Red to Green! 

 

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## Know Before You Go!

If you have ANY concerns about passing your RTD drug test, we recommend taking a [Practice Drug Test](https://practicedrugtest.com/?via=Cdlstep5) before proceeding.

**Understanding the DOT 5-Panel Drug Test:**

DOT drug testing detects THC at a cutoff level of 15 nG. Many over-the-counter home tests use a higher 50 nG cutoff. This means you could pass a store-bought test and still test positive on an official DOT test.

**Practice Before the Real Thing.**

This practice test mirrors the DOT 5-panel drug screening process, giving you an opportunity to check your results beforehand. Your practice test results are private and provided directly to you.

 

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**RTD Drug Test: Directly Observed**

Please be aware that FMCSA-required Return-to-Duty drug tests are DIRECTLY OBSERVED.

 A same-gender observer will accompany you into the restroom and monitor the specimen collection process.

**This is a federal requirement and cannot be skipped.**

**49 CFR § 40.67(b) and (g)**

 

## Contact Bob Brooks @ (828) 778-8337

As a former driver himself of 5 1/2 years, Bob understands just how important it is to get back on the road.

Contact him today with any and all of your questions. 

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# From RED to GREEN — Let's Get You Back Driving!

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$179.00 DOT Drug Screening

+$59.00 Breath Alcohol if prescribed by SAP 

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