Fleet and Transit Services is committed to providing safe transportation, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees, and creating a workplace environment free from the adverse effects of drug and alcohol substance abuse or misuse.

In accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, FTS administers a Drug and Alcohol Testing program for commercial drivers performing designated safety-sensitive functions, and potential employees applying for those positions employers to test commercial vehicle drivers for the illegal use of alcohol and controlled substances. Non-DOT drivers are also included in this program. See also: University of California Policy on Substance Abuse.

The following tests are performed.

Test Type  Screening For 
Pre-Employment Testing Drug
Random Testing Drug & Alcohol
Post-Accident Testing Drug & Alcohol
Reasonable Cause Drug & Alcohol
Return to Duty Drug & Alcohol
Follow-Up Drug & Alcohol

Fleet & Transit Services has contracted with First Advantage, a third party vendor, with responsibility for selection, testing and reporting of drug and alcohol tests for all covered employees.

All tests are conducted at the following certified collection sites:

Brentview Medical
Drug Screening Only
11611 San Vincente Blvd.
(310) 820-0013
Mon - Fri 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Citizens Medical Group
Drug & Alcohol Screening
11560 West Pico Blvd.
(310) 477-8285
Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Campus departments will be recharged for all costs associated with testing and administration of the program.