DOT SAP Services
At Tampa Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Kimberley May, LMHC, CAP, CEAP, SAP, CRC, is a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) providing DOT SAP evaluations for employees in safety-sensitive transportation positions who have violated Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations. Serving Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the rest of Florida through telehealth, Kimberley guides employees through the federally mandated evaluation and return-to-duty process with professionalism and strict adherence to DOT standards.
What Is a DOT SAP Evaluation?
A DOT SAP evaluation is required for safety-sensitive employees — including commercial drivers, pilots, and other regulated transportation workers — who test positive for drugs or alcohol, or who refuse a required test. The evaluation determines the appropriate education, treatment, or counseling needed before an employee can safely return to duty.
The DOT Return-to-Duty Process
Kimberley's evaluations follow the complete DOT-mandated process:
Initial Evaluation: A comprehensive clinical assessment of substance use history and current functioning, resulting in a recommendation for education, counseling, or treatment.
Follow-Up Evaluation: Once recommendations are completed, a second evaluation confirms readiness and compliance for return-to-duty testing.
Follow-Up Testing Plan: Kimberley outlines the required schedule of unannounced follow-up tests to support continued compliance and workplace safety.
Why Work With a Certified SAP
DOT regulations require evaluations to be conducted by a certified Substance Abuse Professional who understands both the clinical and regulatory sides of the process. Kimberley's background as a licensed mental health counselor and certified addiction professional ensures every evaluation is handled with clinical insight and full regulatory compliance — helping employees, employers, and unions move through the process efficiently and correctly.
Schedule Your DOT SAP Evaluation
If you've been referred for a DOT SAP evaluation in Tampa or St. Petersburg, contact Tampa Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at (813) 506-4600 to schedule your assessment and get clear guidance on next steps.