Drug testing for transport and logistics. Safer roads. Stronger compliance.
Drug testing in transport is not about distrust
It is about managing a level of risk that extends well beyond your own workforce. Our analysis identifies patterns of substance use over time, not to catch individuals out, but to help operators understand whether there is a genuine cause for concern before it becomes a serious incident.
The outcome is not a verdict, but an insight. Evidence that supports safer operations, earlier welfare intervention, and a clear, documented approach to duty of care.
Testing must be consistent, proportionate, and embedded in your H&S policy
Unlike urine testing, which detects recent use only, hair strand analysis identifies drug metabolites locked into the hair shaft over weeks and months. This means a single sample can reveal patterns of use across an extended period, not just whether someone took something or drank excessively before their last shift. For transport operators managing large, dispersed workforces, that longer window of detection is a far more reliable indicator of genuine, ongoing risk.
Operator requirements create clear obligations for transport employers
Road freight, passenger transport, rail, and last-mile logistics all operate within regulatory frameworks where drug and alcohol misuse can directly affect an operator’s licence and public safety record. The DVSA’s earned recognition scheme, traffic commissioner expectations, and insurance requirements increasingly demand that transport employers demonstrate a structured, functioning approach to substance misuse.
Beyond compliance, the human cost of an impairment-related incident on public roads is irreversible. A testing programme is the clearest evidence that your operation takes that responsibility seriously.
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5 Panel
Basic analysis
- Amphetamine
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamines
- Opiates
6 Panel
Simple insight
- Amphetamine
- Benzodiazepines
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamines
- Opiates
9 Panel
Most common drug groups
- Amphetamine
- Benzodiazepines
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine
- Ketamine
- Methadone
- Methamphetamines
- Opiates
- Tramadol
18 panel
Extended analysis
- Amphetamine
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- Benzodiazepines
- Buprenorphine
- Cannabinoids
- Cathinones
- Cocaine
- Hallucinogenics
- Hypnotic sedatives
- Ketamine
- Mephedrone
- Methadone
- Methamphetamines
- Opioids
- Opiates
- Propoxyphene
- Tramadol
Resources
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Case Studies
Our case studies show how fast, reliable testing helps people move forward with clarity and confidence. These are the stories behind the science.
Collections
Professional, empathetic and highly trained. We are proud to deliver an exceptional service through our skilled collections agents based all across the UK.
Training
We offer practical training, for drug awareness and sample collection. Delivered by our experienced collectors, it equips your team to manage testing confidently and safely.
Support
Caring for your employees and colleagues truly matters. If someone on your team needs help with drugs or alcohol, guidance and support is available to get them safely back on track.
FAQs
Knowledge is power. Our FAQs bring together the key facts, figures, and processes behind our drug and alcohol testing, giving you clear, straightforward answers all in one place.