Drug & Alcohol Policy & Reasonable Suspicion Record (Editable Templates)

Protect your business, your drivers and your Operator Licence with this professionally written Drug & Alcohol Policy and accompanying Reasonable Suspicion Record.

Designed specifically for UK haulage operators, this template provides a clear framework for managing the risks associated with drugs, alcohol and medication in the workplace, helping operators demonstrate their commitment to road safety and compliance.

Suitable for both standard and restricted licence holders, the policy outlines responsibilities for management, transport staff and drivers, together with guidance on testing, reporting concerns and dealing with potential breaches.

Also included is a practical Drug & Alcohol Concern / Reasonable Suspicion Record, enabling managers to document observations, incidents and actions taken in a consistent and professional manner.

What's Included?

✔ Professionally drafted Drug & Alcohol Policy

✔ Drug & Alcohol Concern / Reasonable Suspicion Record

✔ Guidance on driver responsibilities and fitness for duty

✔ Procedures for testing, investigations and reporting

✔ Medication and prescription drug requirements

✔ Disciplinary and compliance guidance

✔ Fully editable Microsoft Word documents

✔ Suitable for HGV operators, transport businesses and restricted licence holders

Ideal For

• Haulage companies
• Builders' merchants
• Scaffolders
• Plant hire companies
• Waste and recycling operators
• Restricted Operator Licence holders
• Fleet operators of all sizes

Important Information

Sections highlighted in yellow should be amended to reflect your business arrangements, including whether your company operates a drug and alcohol testing programme.

Disclaimer

This template has been prepared using current UK transport legislation, DVSA guidance and recognised industry best practice available at the time of publication. It is intended to assist operators in developing their own transport compliance procedures.

It remains the responsibility of the Operator Licence holder to ensure this document is suitable for their business, reflects their actual operating practices and remains up to date with any future changes in legislation or guidance.

BSL Consultancy accepts no liability for the misuse of this template or for any failure by an operator to implement and maintain effective compliance management systems.