Alaska’s proposed 2027–2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program includes highway repairs, bridge upgrades, and other road improvements. While projects are still in the planning stages, construction and trucking employers may need to prepare for changing workforce demands.
Before assigning workers to a project, employers should review drug testing requirements and driver medical certifications. Planning early can help prevent delays when crews are needed.
What Testing Is Required Before Work Begins?
For CDL drivers covered by FMCSA regulations, employers must generally receive a verified negative pre-employment drug test result before allowing them to perform safety-sensitive driving duties. Other construction workers may need non-DOT drug testing based on company policies or project requirements.
Commercial drivers subject to federal medical qualification rules must also have valid medical certification. DOT medical certificates are generally valid for up to 24 months, although shorter periods may apply. Employers arranging a DOT physical in Alaska should check expiration dates and confirm testing availability early.
Can Mobile Testing Help Construction Crews?
Construction crews often work across multiple locations, making employee testing harder to coordinate. Traveling to testing facilities can take time away from the jobsite, especially for remote Alaska projects.
MedPhysicals Plus offers mobile drug testing and occupational health services in Alaska, helping employers arrange screenings closer to their worksites when available.
Prepare Your Workforce With MedPhysicals Plus
Before a project begins, employers should:
- Confirm which employees require DOT or non-DOT drug testing.
- Check driver medical certification expiration dates.
- Schedule required screenings and coordinate mobile testing when available.
MedPhysicals Plus provides pre-employment drug testing, DOT physicals, mobile testing, and other occupational health services for Alaska employers. With locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Soldotna, and Juneau, we can help businesses prepare their workforce.
Need employee testing before your next project? Call (907) 561-7587, email admin@medphysicalsplus.com, or visit medphysicalsplus.com to discuss available services.