[A_perfect_lady]

I suspect that the DOT regulation should be read as "IF the CDL holder wants to keep his license, he must submit to a blood test." I don't think the DOT can over-ride the law on warrants, right to privacy, etc.

[Rebelbase]

” I don’t think the DOT can over-ride the law on warrants, right to privacy, etc”

Hope so. But in some states the Dept. of Labor can override the law on baking cakes.

[vette6387]

“I suspect that the DOT regulation should be read as “IF the CDL holder wants to keep his license, he must submit to a blood test.” I don’t think the DOT can over-ride the law on warrants, right to privacy, etc. “

And at the time of this incident, the trucker was in a coma, not able to give or withhold consent.