DOT physicals are detailed medical check-ups mandated by the Department of Transportation for all commercial vehicle operators. These exams confirm that drivers are duly equipped physically, mentally, and emotionally to manage large vehicles on public highways. A certified medical examiner, listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, conducts the exam. A successful assessment provides drivers with the DOT medical certificate, essential for keeping a CDL under FMCSA rules. If you need help figuring out the needed DOT physical or fall under another DOT authority, reach out to us at 800-221-4291.
Owner Operators- DOT requires all owner-operators to enroll in a consortium so they are included in a compliant random testing pool because they cannot randomly test themselves.
Small Employers-Some smaller companies may not have enough drivers or safety-sensitive employees to maintain their own statistically valid random pool. Therefore, by joining a consortium, they are combined with other companies to form a large pool that meets DOT testing requirements.
Large Employers-Larger fleets may manage their own random pool but often use a consortium/TPA to outsource the process, reduce administrative burden, and ensure strict compliance.
How Our DOT Consortium Works
Step 1: Enroll: Select a 1, 2, or 3 year membership and receive your Certificate of Compliance by email. Quarterly Selections: We process our consortiums using a scientifically valid, computer-generated random draws each quarter.Immediate Notifications: If selected, your DER receives email & phone notice with selection instructions.
Testing & Results: Visit the assigned testing center. ADT will manage CCFs, lab processing, and reporting.
MIS Reporting: Year-end and on-demand MIS reports included.
Included With Membership
Percentages are set by each DOT agency and may change.
FMCSA: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Employers governed by 49 CFR 382.305 must establish and maintain a compliant random program. Owner-operators are required to participate in a consortium consisting of two or more covered employees. This regulation is applicable in all states, including San Mateo, CA.
USCG: United States Coast Guard under Homeland Security in San Mateo, CA
Marine employers in San Mateo, CA, under the regulation 46 CFR Part 16.230, are obliged to perform random drug tests on crewmembers holding safety-sensitive positions.
FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
All employers, including those in San Mateo, CA, operating under 14 CFR Part 120, must ensure the inclusion of all safety-sensitive functions in their testing protocols.
Railroads in San Mateo, CA must adhere to a random testing plan approved by the FRA, as stipulated in Â49 CFR 219.601-219.609. This ensures that safety and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times within the state and nationally.
| Employee Category | Drugs | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Covered Service | 25% | 10% |
| Maintenance of Way / Roadway Workers | 25% | 10% |
| Mechanical | 50% | 25% |
Employers in San Mateo, CA under 49 CFR Part 655 must utilize a scientifically validated method for employee selection in their random testing programs.
Operators abiding by Parts 192, 193, or 195 must adhere to testing requirements outlined in 49 CFR Part 199, ensuring that all covered employees are periodically tested.
This is particularly important for pipeline safety and public welfare in all states, including San Mateo, CA.
Joining our DOT consortium is the fastest way to achieve immediate compliance. We provide the Certificate of Compliance, random selections, MIS reports and testing coordination.
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Failing to comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements can result in severe consequences for both employers and drivers, including:
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