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DER Services

Guiding your drug and alcohol testing compliance with expert DER training and support

Designated Employer Representative (DER) Support

ProShield Screening provides Designated Employer Representative (DER) services and support for both DOT-regulated and non-DOT employers. For DOT programs, we offer DER training, education, and compliance guidance to support the employer’s designated representative in meeting regulatory requirements. For non-DOT programs, we can provide expanded DER-style administrative support, tailored to the employer’s policies and testing needs.

We help employers understand their responsibilities, maintain proper documentation, and manage drug and alcohol testing programs with confidence—while adhering to all applicable regulations and role separation requirements. ProShield Screening provides DER education, training, and compliance support to help employers confidently fulfill this responsibility.

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TRAINING

Comprehensive DER education to keep your team confident and compliant.

SUPPORT

Ongoing assistance to manage your drug and alcohol testing program smoothly.

Your DER Partner

DER Support for DOT & Non-DOT Employers

ProShield Screening offers professional DER support services for both DOT and non-DOT companies.
We assist employers by providing education, guidance, and administrative support to help manage drug and alcohol testing programs accurately and compliantly.

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Our DER support services include:

DER role education and responsibility overview
Guidance on DOT testing requirements and timelines
Support with:
- Random testing coordination
- Post-accident testing procedures
- Reasonable suspicion testing protocols
- Return-to-duty and follow-up testing coordination
Documentation and recordkeeping guidance
Ongoing compliance support and best practices

Non-DOT Employers

For non-DOT testing programs, ProShield Screening can provide expanded DER-style administrative support, including program oversight and result coordination, based on client needs and applicable regulations.

CONTACT US

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Reach out for expert DER support and guidance tailored to your company's needs.

FAQs

What is a DER?

A Designated Employer Representative (DER) is an individual appointed by the employer who is responsible for:

Receiving and acting on drug and alcohol testing results
Making testing decisions (post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty)
Communicating with service agents such as:
- Third-Party Administrators (TPAs)
- Collection sites
- Breath Alcohol Technicians (BATs)
- Medical Review Officers (MROs)
Ensuring timely compliance with DOT regulations under 49 CFR Part 40

Who needs a DER?

How does ProShield help?

What if I’m non-DOT?

Why choose ProShield?

Every regulated employer under DOT rules must designate a DER.

We provide DER education, training, and ongoing compliance support tailored to your business needs.

We also assist non-DOT companies with understanding regulations and managing their testing programs smoothly.

Our hands-on approach helps you confidently meet all testing requirements without stress.

Reviews

What our clients say about our DER services

ProShield Screening made managing DOT compliance simple and stress-free. Their training really clarified my role as a DER.

Mark T.

Denver

Thanks to ProShield, I feel confident handling all drug and alcohol testing requirements. Their support is reliable and clear.

Lisa M.

Austin