Get Back Behind the Wheel.
No Drama. No Delays.
If you've tested positive and been removed from your safety-sensitive position, Joel Levine — a DOT-qualified SAP with nearly 20 years of experience — will guide you through the return-to-duty process every step of the way.
Virtual appointments available nationwide • In-person: Verona, NJ • Est. 2008
Who We Serve
Any Federally Regulated, Safety-Sensitive Position
If you hold a federally regulated safety-sensitive position and have received a notice of violation, a DOT-qualified SAP evaluation is required before you can return to duty. Joel works with employees across all DOT agencies.
CDL Truck Drivers
Commercial drivers and owner-operators regulated under FMCSA
Commercial Airline Pilots
FAA-regulated flight crew and aviation personnel
Aviation Mechanics
FAA-regulated maintenance and safety personnel
Railroad Workers
FRA-regulated employees in safety-sensitive roles
Transit & Bus Operators
FTA-regulated public transportation employees
Pipeline Workers
PHMSA-regulated operations and maintenance staff
US Coast Guard
USCG-regulated maritime and vessel operators
What's at Stake
Your Career Is on the Line.
You Need to Move Quickly.
Being removed from your safety-sensitive position puts your income, your CDL, and your professional future at risk. Family members are counting on you. Every day without a completed evaluation is another day you're not earning — and the process cannot begin until you take the first step.
- ✗ You are immediately removed from your safety-sensitive duties
- ✗ Your CDL or license may be downgraded or suspended
- ✗ You cannot return to work without a completed SAP evaluation
- ✗ Delays in starting cost you time, income, and momentum
- ✓ Same-day appointments often available — start the clock today
- ✓ Many clients are able to return to work the same week as their evaluation
- ✓ Virtual appointments — no travel required, available nationwide
- ✓ Hundreds of federally-employed workers have successfully returned to duty
The Process
What to Expect: The Return-to-Duty Process
The DOT return-to-duty process follows a federally mandated sequence. Joel handles the entire process — efficiently, professionally, and without unnecessary red tape.
Initial Evaluation
A comprehensive face-to-face assessment — including a full biopsychosocial review and clinical screening — to determine the steps required under DOT regulations before you can return to duty. Bring your driver's license and a form of payment. Joel handles everything else.
Recommendation & Referral
Joel provides a formal written recommendation outlining any education or program requirements you must complete to satisfy DOT compliance. Many clients are able to avoid more intensive programs entirely.
Follow-Up Evaluation
After completing your requirements, you return for a follow-up evaluation to verify compliance and confirm you have the tools and support needed to maintain your progress. Your employer is kept informed throughout.
Return to Duty
Joel provides the documentation your employer needs to authorize your return to safety-sensitive duties, along with a follow-up testing plan as required by DOT regulations.
Your Evaluator
Joel Levine, LMFT
DOT-Qualified SAP • NAADAC Certified • Est. 2008
Since 2008, Joel has helped hundreds of commercial drivers, pilots, railroad workers, and other federally-employed transportation professionals clear their violations and return to the work they're trained to do.
His approach is direct and compassionate — you will never be talked down to or shamed. Joel cuts through the red tape, keeps the process moving, and makes sure you understand every step along the way. Many clients get a same-day appointment and are back at work within the same week.
Joel has maintained the same office in Verona, NJ since 2008 and is always reachable by phone or email. All records are maintained confidentially in an electronic health record system — accessible for years to come if you ever need them for a new employer.
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Get Started
Request Your SAP Evaluation
Fill out the form and we'll be in touch to schedule your evaluation — often the same day you reach out.
- Same-day appointments often available
- Virtual appointments available nationwide
- NAADAC-certified, DOT-qualified evaluator
- Nearly 20 years serving federally-regulated employees
- Confidential records maintained in electronic health records
- In-person appointments available in Verona, NJ
Prefer to call? Reach Joel directly at (201) 259-7229 or email [email protected]
Schedule Your Evaluation
Your information is kept strictly confidential. By submitting this form you consent to being contacted regarding your evaluation request.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from DOT workers navigating the return-to-duty process.