What's Included
Complete Program Setup: We enroll your company and handle all the paperwork.
Pre-Employment Testing: Drug test before each new CDL driver starts work.
Random Testing Management: We randomly select drivers and coordinate testing throughout the year.
All Test Fees Included: Pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion tests are covered.
Record Maintenance: We keep all records for DOT audits.
Workplace Policy: Required drug and alcohol policy documents for your files.
Certificates: Enrollment and policy certificates for your driver qualification files.
Who Needs to Be in a Consortium?
Any driver operating a commercial motor vehicle that requires a CDL must be enrolled in a DOT drug and alcohol testing program. This includes all Class A, B, and C CDL holders, drivers operating vehicles over 26,001 lbs, drivers of vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, and drivers hauling placarded hazardous materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a consortium? A consortium pools multiple carriers together for random testing. The FMCSA requires that at least 50% of CDL drivers be randomly tested for drugs and 10% for alcohol each year. Being in a consortium ensures you meet that requirement even with a small fleet.
What happens if a driver fails a test? We notify you and the driver immediately. The driver must be removed from safety-sensitive duties and cannot return until they complete the return-to-duty process with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
Do owner-operators need to be in a consortium? Yes. If you hold a CDL and drive your own truck, you must be enrolled in a drug and alcohol testing program, even if you're the only driver in your company.
What types of testing are required? Pre-employment (before starting work), random (unannounced throughout the year), post-accident (after certain crashes), reasonable suspicion (when a supervisor observes signs of impairment), return-to-duty (before returning after a violation), and follow-up (ongoing testing after a violation).