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DOT/SAP PROCESS OVERVIEW

What is a DOT/SAP Evaluation?

DOT / SAP Evaluations
Per federal law 49 CFR Part 40, an evaluation from a Substance Abuse Professional is required before return to safety-sensitive duty. We provide DOT-compliant evaluations for all regulated transportation sectors.
Treatment & Referral
Following evaluation, we coordinate appropriate SUD or mental health treatment, monitor compliance, and provide follow-up documentation for DOT return-to-duty requirements and licensing boards.
NJ RAMP Program
Also serving nurses in the NJ Recovery & Monitoring Program. RAMP participants undergo a comprehensive SUD and/or mental health evaluation as part of the alternative-to-discipline process.

DOT Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) Evaluations in New Jersey

ICADC
SAP Certified
DOT 49 CFR Pt.40
NJ RAMP Approved

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Also Serving

NJ RAMP

RAMP (Recovery & Monitoring Program) nurses are welcome. We provide the required SUD/MH evaluations as part of the NJ Board of Nursing alternative-to-discipline process.

NJ RAMP

Insurance: Most major plans accepted. We verify coverage before your appointment.
Private Pay: Flat-fee evaluations. Payment plans available on request.
Union/EAP: MTA and port union EAP benefits often cover evaluations.

How Our Process Works

Restoring Your DOT Safety-Sensitive Credentials in New Jersey

Our 5 Step Return-to-Duty Process | Your Path Back to Work

01 Log In to Clearinghouse clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov: create or sign into your FMCSA account.
02 Select Jonathan Tobia as Your SAP In the portal, designate Jonathan Tobia as your Substance Abuse Professional.
03 Schedule Your Eval Contact Excel Treatment Center to book. Insurance or private pay accepted.
04 Complete Treatment Follow the recommended program assigned after evaluation. We coordinate care.
05 Return-to-Duty Clearance Tobia provides follow-up assessment and DOT return-to-duty documentation.

WHO MUST COMPLY

Transportation Sectors

CDL / Commercial Trucking
FMCSA regulated. Clearinghouse required for all CDL holders with substance violations.
Aviation Pilots & FAs
FAA regulated. Covers commercial pilots, private pilots, and flight attendants.
US Coast Guard
USCG credentialed mariners. Substance policy under 46 CFR Part 16.
Port of Newark Workers
Longshoremen, port authority employees, TWIC card holders.
MTA & Transit Workers
FTA regulated. Union EAP policies often cover evaluations.

Meet Your Substance Abuse Professional — FMCSA Listed

Jonathan Tobia

ICADC
SAP Certified
DOT Qualified
NJ Licensed
FMCSA Listed

Jonathan Tobia is a credentialed International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) and a federally qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) under DOT 49 CFR Part 40. With extensive experience in transportation-sector evaluations, Johnathan specializes in return-to-duty assessments for CDL truck drivers, commercial airline pilots, flight attendants, US Coast Guard credentialed mariners, Port of Newark workers, and MTA/transit employees. He is listed in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and accepts both insurance and private pay for all evaluations. NJ RAMP program participants are welcome.

CDL holders must select Jonathan Tobia in the clearinghouse before their first visit. Contact us with any questions about this process.

OUR SAP EVALUATION PROCESS

What to Expect During an Evaluation

A SAP evaluates the employee and determines what steps are necessary before the employee can be considered eligible for return-to-duty testing. The SAP does not decide whether the employer must rehire or reinstate the employee. Instead, the SAP determines whether the employee has successfully complied with the recommended education or treatment plan.

Initial Evaluation
An initial substance use evaluation.
DOT Violation Review
A review of the DOT violation.
Treatment Recommendation
A recommendation for treatment, counseling, or education.
Care Referral
Referral to an appropriate level of care.
Compliance Monitoring
Monitoring of compliance with recommendations.
Follow-Up Evaluation
A follow-up SAP evaluation.
Employer Report
A written report to the employer or designated representative.
Follow-Up Testing Plan
A follow-up testing plan.

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Address 58 N Sussex St, Dover, NJ 07801
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