DOT Consortiums
What is a DOT Consortium?
A DOT Consortium is an association of companies or groups of employers that join together, as a single entity, for the purpose of Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing of its members.
What are Consortium/Third-Party Administrators?
Third-party administrators, consortiums manage and implement the program, often even providing testing records to prove compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA, a division of the US Department of Transportation) rules and regulations.
Enrollment Benefits
Do you need to enroll in a DOT drug testing consortium that will get you in and keep you in compliance with the Federal drug & alcohol testing regulations?
INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM:- Certificate of Enrollment
- Driver/Employee Education Handouts
- Nationwide Collection Sites
- Laboratory Testing SAMHSA Laboratory
- Medical Review Officers (MRO)
- Random Pool Management
- Statistical Data
- Complete Program Administration
- Reporting
DOT Consortium FAQ's
What is a Third-Party Administrator (TPA)?
A Consortium/TPA is a service agent that provides or coordinates one or more drug and alcohol testing services. This includes groups of employers who join together to administer the DOT drug and alcohol testing programs of its members. In other words, having a combined random testing pool.
What is a DOT Consortium?
A DOT Consortium is an association of companies or groups of employers that join together, as a single entity, for the purpose of Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing of its members.
What Drugs are Tested for in a DOT Drug Screen?
Who is Considered a DOT Employee?
Who needs a DOT Number?
Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number. Also, commercial intrastate hazardous materials carriers who haul types and quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a USDOT Number.
