Consortium – Random Drug Testing

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FAQs

Can US Drug Test Centers help me with my company's DOT compliance?

If you work under the Department of Transportation in any capacity, you're probably aware of the strict rules that embody drug and alcohol testing. US Drug Test Centers are the professionals at establishing and administering DOT-compliant testing programs for any business in the transportation industry. From start to finish, we will manage your complete compliance program including random consortium management, drug and alcohol testing such as pre-employment, random and post-accident testing, tailored policy manual creation, online supervisor and DER training and much more!

Who is required to be in a consortium?

Any company or entity covered under the Department of Transportation or DOT is required to adhere to random drug and/or alcohol testing and be apart of some type of random testing pool whether the consortium pool is made up of several employers and their employees or just one employer and that employer's employees only. DOT agencies required to adhere to such testing include FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA and even the USCG which complies with DOT rules and regulations. For more information, contact US Drug Test Centers today!

What are the DOT consortium random testing rates?

As of January 6th, 2023 the DOT random testing rates are as follows, per year: FMCSA and FTA requre 50% of the consortium to be tested for drugs and 10% of the consortium to be tested for alcohol, through a breath alcohol device. The FAA requires 25% to be tested for drugs and 10% to be tested for alcohol. PHMSA does not have an alcohol testing requirement but does require 25% of the consortium to be tested for drugs. The FRA has 3 different testing requirements. For covered service and maintenace of way, the testing rates are 25% for drugs and 10% for alcohol. For Mechanical, the testing rates are 50% for drugs and 25% for alcohol. For more information, contact US Drug Test Centers today!

Have you been searching online for a "drug consortium near me?" Keep reading!

Nothing beats the convenience of US Drug Test Centers having over 20,000 collection sites across the United States. You will hardly ever go further than a few short miles without finding one of our drug and alcohol test locations. Ordering your alcohol and drug test online is equally simple. We've revolutionized the drug testing industry by making testing more accessible than ever, in addition to guiding businesses through every necessary step to ensure they are prepared for all testingrelated issues.

The Benefits of Using US Drug Test Centers

• Access to 20,000+ collection sites nationwide
• SAMHSA-certified laboratories, certified urine collectors, and certified breath alcohol technicians
• Cutting-edge web-based technology used for program management, recordkeeping, random selections and reporting of test results
• Ongoing consultation and administrative support
• Certified, full-time, MRO reporting of results - via fax, e-mail, and or web reporting
• In the event of an audit of the company's drug and alcohol testing program, USDTC shall provide assistance with all necessary audit requests. A copy of any letter from regulatory officials regarding the company's drug and alcohol testing program should be forwarded to USDTC immediately upon receipt.
• DOT Clearinghouse consultation and assistance

Consortium and Random Drug Testing Programs

These programs are available for both:

• DOT employers.
• DOT owner-operators.

US Drug Test Centers is a team of professionals that establish and administer DOT-compliant testing programs for any business in the transportation industry. If you are a DOT-regulated company required to have a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol program in place, we can provide your business with complete testing and program services.

We strictly adhere to DOT compliance standards in all of our testing. Unlike other medical facilities that simply offer drug testing, we are qualified to offer DOT-compliant testing with all the required components.

Random drug testing programs are required for employers regulated by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). If you are an owner-operator, you are required to be enrolled in a consortium random drug testing program.

Smaller DOT-regulated employers may also elect to enroll in a consortium random drug testing program for easy compliance. Larger DOT-regulated employers typically request a stand-alone DOT random testing program.

Let US Drug Test Centers help you manage your drug and alcohol testing program. Call 866-566-0261 or order your test online.

DOT Audits and Compliance

US Drug Test Centers can assist employers regulated by any of the DOT agencies with compliant drug and alcohol testing programs. It's important that you deal with an experienced and professional C/TPA for your drug testing needs. Ask your current vendor if they can help you in the event of an audit or program review. Do you have the following?

• Alcohol and drug testing policies, and instructions for implementing your program
• Employee and supervisor training records
• Random testing records
• Records of drug testing custody and control forms for all DOT tests
• MRO records
• Alcohol testing forms for all DOT tests
• Employee return-to-duty records

Noncompliance can result in fines of up to $10,000 per occurrence and the potential for an out-of-service order, putting your company out of business. Violations occur when the company:

• Has no drug and alcohol testing policy
• Does not have a stand-alone or random testing consortium program
• Is using a driver who has not completed a drug test with a negative test result
• Is using a driver who refused a required alcohol or drug test
• Is using a driver who has previously tested positive and has not completed a return-to-duty process as required by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

Consortium Random Testing Program

• This is a random drug testing pool that includes multiple companies
• All regulated employees from all companies are enrolled in the consortium drug testing and eligible for selection for a random drug or alcohol test
• Once the required random testing percentages are met, all companies in the drug test consortium are in compliance
• Perfect for owner-operators

Stand-Alone Random Program

• This is a random drug testing pool with employees from just one company
• Typically companies with over 12 employees elect to have a stand-alone random testing program
• For example, a company with 100 truck drivers will be required to annually test 25 drivers for drugs and 10 drivers for alcohol
• Random testing programs are available for bus companies, private fleets, and for-hire carriers

US Drug Test Centers has more than 20,000 testing centers throughout the nation. Call 866-566-0261 for assistance or order your test online today!

DOT Required Random Testing – Are You in Compliance?

Owner-Operators
For owner-operators, two important steps must be taken to comply with the DOT FMCSA regulations for drug and alcohol testing:

1. A pre-employment drug test with a negative result must be completed before operating a DOT covered commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
2. You must enroll in a random testing consortium. Owner-operators are not permitted to manage random testing themselves

Why is Consortium Enrollment Important?

Save money and time, and avoid fines and out-of-service violations. Fines can be up to $10,000 per occurrence. An out-of-service notice will put you out of business.

For new owner-operators, within 12 months after beginning operations, you will have a DOT FMCSA safety audit, often called a new entrant examination. Audits and compliance reviews include verification of your DOT FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program. A new entrant (new owner-operator) will automatically fail the safety audit for violations related to:

• Owner-operator not enrolled in a consortium program for random drug and alcohol testing
• No alcohol and/or drug testing program
• No random alcohol and/or drug testing program
• Using a driver who refused a required alcohol or drug test
• Using a driver the company knows had a blood alcohol content of 0.04 or greater
• Using a driver who failed to complete required follow-up procedures after testing positive for drugs

For owner-operators, two important steps must be taken to comply with the DOT FMCSA regulations for drug and alcohol testing:

1. A pre-employment drug test with a negative result must be completed before operating a DOT covered commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
2. You must enroll in a random testing consortium. Owner-operators are not permitted to manage random testing themselves

Trucking Companies, Bus Companies, For-Hire Carriers, and Private Fleets
Both stand-alone random testing pools and DOT drug consortium random testing pools are available for trucking companies, bus companies, for-hire carriers, and private fleets. Typically, companies with over 20 drivers will elect to have a stand-alone random drug testing program. Compliance is more complicated for companies with more than one driver. US Drug Test Centers can simplify the process and help your company with a program that keeps you in compliance and out of trouble with the DOT so that you avoid fines and penalties.

What is Required for DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance?

US Drug Test Centers can assist employers with all of the required components of a compliant DOT drug and alcohol testing program.

• Designated Employer Representative (DER)
• Written policy
• Regulations on file
• Pre-employment testing
• Random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing
• Employee education
• Supervisor training
• Previous employer checks
• Removal of employees from safety-sensitive positions when positive or refusal to test
• Substance Abuse Professional

What About the Other DOT Agencies?

US Drug Test Centers can provide DOT compliant drug and alcohol testing programs for all of the various DOT agencies which include:

• Federal Aviation Admin (FAA)
• Federal Railroad Admin (FRA)
• Federal Transit Admin (FTA)
• Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
• United States Coast Guard (USCG)
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin (FMCSA)

Immediate Service Available for DOT Random Testing Programs

Are you wondering, "How can I set up a DOT drug and alcohol program near me?" Same-day service is available to enroll in our DOT random drug testing consortium for owner-operators and small trucking companies. Certificates of compliance are issued same day when drivers are enrolled in our DOT drug and alcohol consortium pool or a stand-alone pool. Programs can be set up immediately.

Contact US Drug Test Centers to quickly set up a DOT drug testing consortium pool or a stand-alone pool. Our random testing services are available in all areas of the United States. Ask about our DOT drug and alcohol program!

DOT Random Testing Required Rates

Each DOT agency and the USCG has regulations that require certain employers to implement a DOT random drug testing program. Compliance experts at US Drug Test Centers can help you navigate through the requirements for your DOT required random drug testing program.

Non-DOT

If your company needs to be a part of a random testing program but does not qualify under the Department of Transportation, we offer NON-DOT random drug and alcohol testing programs.

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