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.
The FMCSA, or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, requires all employers under 49 CFR 382.305 to sustain a compliant random testing program. This applies to organizations like owner-operators who must join a consortium with at least two covered individuals. In the state of Illinois, this ensures transportation safety and regulatory compliance.
The United States Coast Guard, now part of Homeland Security, mandates marine employers operating under 46 CFR Part 16.230 to conduct random drug tests for their safety-sensitive positions. An essential practice in Illinois, these tests help ensure the safety of operations performed by crewmembers on maritime vessels.
Overseen by the FAA, or Federal Aviation Administration, employers who operate under 14 CFR Part 120 must account for and include all safety-sensitive job functions. Compliance with these regulations is critical in Illinois, where aviation safety standards maintain the security of travelers and industry personnel.
The Federal Railroad Administration, or FRA, requires railroads to submit and adhere to a random testing plan that has received FRA approval in line with 49 CFR 219.601-219.609. Illinois-based rail services incorporate this standard into operational protocols to ensure ongoing safety and regulatory compliance.
| Employee Category | Drugs | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Covered Service | 25% | 10% |
| Maintenance of Way / Roadway Workers | 25% | 10% |
| Mechanical | 50% | 25% |
According to federal mandates outlined in 49 CFR Part 655, employers must apply a scientifically sound selection method for employee testing. In Illinois, this regulation is vital for maintaining public transit safety and represents a commitment to the wellbeing of the state's commuting population.
Under regulations due to Parts 192, 193, or 195, operators are required to conduct tests on covered employees in compliance with 49 CFR Part 199. For Illinois-based pipelines and hazardous materials operators, such diligence is crucial for the safety of these high-stakes work environments.
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:
What is a DOT Consortium (C/TPA) and who needs it?
Answer: A consortium C/TPA operates as a service agent managing various components of an employer's drug and alcohol testing program, like compliance and random testing pools, according to 49 CFR part 40 requirements.
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