Designate Your SAP
FMCSA-regulated CDL drivers designate Brian Golden through the Clearinghouse.
DOT SAP & INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENTS
DOT SAP evaluations &
independent alcohol & drug assessments.
Get professional initial and follow-up DOT SAP evaluations by virtual appointment with Brian Golden, MA, LADAC II, SAP. Golden Assessment & Compliance guides DOT-regulated employees through the SAP process and the next required return-to-duty steps.
Need an alcohol or drug assessment outside the DOT process? Independent alcohol & drug assessments are also available.
Virtual DOT SAP appointments across Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, and Florida, where permitted and appropriate.
YOUR DOT SAP APPOINTMENT
Work directly with Brian.
Virtual initial and follow-up evaluations, individual recommendations, required SAP reports, and applicable SAP updates in the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
How to request Brian as your SAP →Independent assessment? Call directly to schedule. A Clearinghouse SAP designation is not needed.
DOT SAP SERVICES
Get back on track after a DOT violation.
A DOT drug or alcohol violation removes an employee from safety-sensitive duties until the required Return-to-Duty process is completed. The SAP evaluates the employee, recommends the appropriate education and/or treatment, conducts the follow-up evaluation, and provides required documentation after successful compliance.
We make the process understandable. You will know what step you are on, what is required next, and what you need to do to keep moving forward.
FMCSA driver? See exactly how to select Brian →DOT Return-to-DutyProfessional • Straightforward • Supportive
THE RETURN-TO-DUTY PROCESS
How it works: your return-to-duty process.
Your individual recommendations are determined after your SAP evaluation. The process cannot be predetermined.
Initial SAP Evaluation
Complete your professional evaluation and discuss the circumstances surrounding the violation. For FMCSA drivers, Brian records the initial SAP assessment date in the Clearinghouse.
Complete Recommendations
Complete the education and/or treatment recommended by the SAP based on the evaluation.
Follow-Up Evaluation
After completing the recommendations, return for the final SAP evaluation. When Brian determines you have successfully complied and are eligible for return-to-duty testing, he records that eligibility date in the Clearinghouse and provides the required SAP documentation.
Return-to-Duty Test
Once eligible, your employer or designated C/TPA coordinates the return-to-duty test and reports the negative result in the Clearinghouse. Brian’s eligibility update does not replace this test.
Follow-Up Testing
The SAP establishes the required follow-up testing plan for the appropriate employer or designated party.
APPOINTMENTS ACROSS STATE LINES
Meet with your SAP virtually.
You do not need to travel to Tennessee for an eligible virtual DOT SAP appointment. Work directly with Brian Golden for your initial evaluation, follow-up evaluation, and guidance through the FMCSA Clearinghouse and return-to-duty process.
TennesseeKentuckyMissouriMississippiArkansasGeorgiaAlabamaIllinoisFlorida
Call Brian at 731-229-9175 to discuss virtual appointment availability. In-person appointments are also available in Paris, Tennessee.
FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE
How to request Brian as your SAP.
Before your initial evaluation, complete this separate setup task in your FMCSA Clearinghouse account. These instructions explain how to request Brian; the return-to-duty stages are listed above.
A. Sign in at the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
B. Go to your violation / Return-to-Duty information and choose the option to designate a Substance Abuse Professional.
C. Search for Brian Golden.
D. Select Brian Golden and submit the request.
E. After the request has been sent, call 731-229-9175 to schedule your appointment.
MORE WAYS WE CAN HELP
More than DOT SAP.
DOT SAP is the heart of our practice, with focused assessment, screening, education, and navigation services available for other needs.
Independent Alcohol & Drug Assessments
Need a regular alcohol or drug assessment? Get an independent professional evaluation outside the DOT SAP process.
SASSI Screening
A structured SASSI screening for individuals who need a substance-use screening tool. SASSI is a screening service and is not a substitute for a comprehensive alcohol and drug assessment.
Alcohol & Drug Education
Educational services focused on alcohol and drug awareness, decision-making, risk, consequences, and healthier choices.
Optional Help After Your Final Evaluation
Having trouble navigating the remaining return-to-duty steps after your final evaluation? Brian can walk you through what to do. This optional navigation service is separate from the required SAP evaluation and reporting services; it is not a required part of the DOT return-to-duty process.
STRAIGHTFORWARD PRICING
Know the cost before you begin.
Clear pricing for DOT SAP and independent services.
DOT SAP Initial Evaluation
$350DOT SAP Follow-Up Evaluation
$100Independent A&D Assessment
$160SASSI Screening
$80Alcohol & Drug Education
$30 / hourOptional Clearinghouse Navigation Help
$40 / hourOnly for drivers who want extra help navigating the remaining RTD steps after their final evaluation. This optional service is not a required part of the RTD process. Required SAP Clearinghouse updates are included with your SAP evaluations.
GOLDEN ASSESSMENT & COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Clear guidance when the process feels complicated.
Golden Assessment & Compliance Services is built around straightforward, professional guidance for people navigating DOT drug and alcohol requirements. The goal is simple: explain the process clearly, complete each required professional step correctly, and help clients understand what comes next.
In addition to DOT SAP services, Golden provides independent alcohol and drug assessments, SASSI screening, alcohol and drug education, and Clearinghouse navigation.
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Brian Golden, MA, LADAC II, SAP
Substance Abuse Professional
Virtual DOT SAP appointments are available across our service states. For FMCSA-regulated drivers, select Brian Golden through the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse before beginning the SAP process.
READY TO START?
Schedule Your DOT SAP or Independent Assessment
Call 731-229-9175
If you selected Brian Golden as your SAP through the FMCSA Clearinghouse, call to schedule your virtual Initial SAP Evaluation. In-person appointments are available in Paris, Tennessee. For Independent A&D Assessments, SASSI Screening, Alcohol & Drug Education, or Clearinghouse Navigation & Assistance, call to schedule or get more information.