DOT CONSORTIUM ENROLLMENT - Des Plaines, IL

Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Program
FMCSA - FAA - USCG - FTA - FRA - PHMSA

All Random Test Fees Included


Our DOT Consortium Membership includes quarterly random selections, notifications by email & phone, testing site coordination, MIS reporting, and a Certificate of Compliance upon enrollment. Owner-operators DOT-regulated employers Certificate of Compliance.

  • We offer 1, 2 and 3 year memberships (multi-year discounts)
  • All random selection testing and testing fees included (no hidden costs)
  • MIS report at year-end and upon request
  • DER support, Clearinghouse assistance (FMCSA), DOT Physicals, MVR Reports & Supervisor Training

Why is a DOT Consortium Required?

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

  • All random selection test fees (drug & alcohol where applicable)
  • DER support & audit-ready documentation
  • Federal CCFs (5-part) for DOT drug tests
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse registration assistance
  • Policy templates (DOT Drug & Alcohol)
  • Supervisor reasonable-suspicion training options

33 DOT Drug-Testing Centers in Des Plaines

Minutes Away, Test Today

100 N River Rd1.47 miles

100 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016

1600 Dempster St Ste 218,1.93 miles

1600 Dempster St Ste 218,
Park Ridge, IL 60068

8630 W Golf Rd2.43 miles

8630 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714

1060 S Elmhurst Rd3.07 miles

1060 S Elmhurst Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

2380 S Elmhurst Rd3.43 miles

2380 S Elmhurst Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

1214 Brownwood Ste B3.52 miles

1214 Brownwood Ste B
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

2200 Landmeier Rd Ste 22003.77 miles

2200 Landmeier Rd Ste 2200
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

O'hare International Airport Terminal 23.79 miles

O'hare International Airport Terminal 2
Chicago, IL 60666

1830 Jarvis Ave4.20 miles

1830 Jarvis Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

6191 N Canfield Ave4.21 miles

6191 N Canfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60631

1 Kraft Ct4.65 miles

1 Kraft Ct
Glenview, IL 60025

2150 Pfingsten Rd4.71 miles

2150 Pfingsten Rd
Glenview, IL 60026

2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 30004.71 miles

2150 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3000
Glenview, IL 60026

7742 W Higgins Rd4.71 miles

7742 W Higgins Rd
Chicago, IL 60631

6449 Dempster St4.93 miles

6449 Dempster St
Morton Grove, IL 60053

8125 River Dr Ste 1025.05 miles

8125 River Dr Ste 102
Morton Grove, IL 60053

4900 N Cumberland Ave5.06 miles

4900 N Cumberland Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 95.15 miles

4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9
Norridge, IL 60706

4200 Mannheim Rd5.44 miles

4200 Mannheim Rd
Schiller Park, IL 60176

2601 Compass Rd, Ste 1305.47 miles

2601 Compass Rd, Ste 130
Glenview Nas, IL 60026

2591 Compass Rd Ste 110,5.50 miles

2591 Compass Rd Ste 110,
Glenview, IL 60026

3040 Southcreek Lane5.66 miles

3040 Southcreek Lane
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

1240 Il Route 835.91 miles

1240 Il Route 83
Bensenville, IL 60106

605 W Central Rd Ste 1015.92 miles

605 W Central Rd Ste 101
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

800 W Central Rd6.10 miles

800 W Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 4026.22 miles

1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

126 Biesterfield Rd6.73 miles

126 Biesterfield Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

121 South Wilke Rd, #4057.06 miles

121 South Wilke Rd, #405
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

10137 Grand Ave7.15 miles

10137 Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131

3101 N Harlem Ave Lower Level7.21 miles

3101 N Harlem Ave Lower Level
Chicago, IL 60634

4709 W. Golf, Suite 8067.30 miles

4709 W. Golf, Suite 806
Skokie, IL 60076

902 W Dundee Rd Ridge Plaza7.38 miles

902 W Dundee Rd Ridge Plaza
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205,7.53 miles

4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205,
Chicago, IL 60646

Agency Coverage & Current Minimum Random Rates

Percentages are set by each DOT agency and may change.

FMCSA: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Employers subject to 49 CFR 382.305 must implement a compliant random testing program. Owner-operators must be part of a consortium pool with at least two covered employees.

  • 50%- Controlled Substances (DOT 5-panel urine test)
  • 10%- DOT Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)

Des Plaines, IL is among the states where these federal regulations are enforced, ensuring that drivers and employers adhere to the safety and compliance standards set forth.

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USCG: United States Coast Guard (now under Homeland Security)

In Des Plaines, IL, maritime employers under the jurisdiction of 46 CFR Part 16.230 are required to carry out random drug testing for crewmembers with safety-sensitive responsibilities. The program includes:

  • 50% - for Controlled Substances using a DOT 5-panel urine test
  • Alcohol testing is not applicable for minimum random testing within the USCG regulations.
USCG Enroll Today

FAA- Federal Aviation Administration

Under the regulation of 14 CFR Part 120, employers must include all functions that involve safety-sensitive roles. For Des Plaines, IL's aviation sector, this mandates ongoing vigilance to ensure comprehensive compliance with federal standards.

  • 25%- Controlled Substances evaluated using DOT 5-panel urine testing.
  • 10%- Breath Alcohol Testing, aligned with DOT protocol.
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FRA- Federal Railroad Administration

Railroads operating within Des Plaines, IL are obligated to devise and adhere to a random testing strategy that has been sanctioned by the FRA as stipulated in 49 CFR 219.601-219.609. This strategic approach towards safety ensures compliance and upholds operational standards, protecting both staff and passengers.

Employee Category Drugs Alcohol
Covered Service 25% 10%
Maintenance of Way / Roadway Workers 25% 10%
Mechanical 50% 25%
FRA Enroll Today

FTA- Federal Transit Administration

Employers in Des Plaines, IL subject to 49 CFR Part 655 are required to employ a scientifically valid approach for selecting employees for testing. This ensures fairness and compliance with federal transportation safety standards.

  • 50%- Drugs
  • 10%-  Alcohol
FTA Enroll Today

PHMSA- Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

In Des Plaines, IL, operators abiding by Parts 192, 193, or 195 need to conduct testing of covered employees in line with 49 CFR Part 199 to ensure adherence to federal safety standards.

  • 50%-Drugs
  • Alcohol- N/A (no PHMSA random alcohol minimum)
PHMSA Enroll Today

Who Must Be in a DOT Random Program?

  • Truck drivers (CDL) & motor carriers
  • Train engineers, conductors, dispatchers
  • Merchant mariners & marine employers
  • Airline pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, ATC
  • Pipeline operations, maintenance & emergency response
  • Transit operations, maintenance & certain CDL roles

Owner-Operators , Small, Medium & Large Employers

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.

ENROLL TODAY

Complete Compliance Package for Independent Operators & Small Companies

  • 1 DOT Drug Test
  • First-year Consortium membership (all randoms included)
  • 1 Supervisor training (reasonable suspicion)
  • 1 DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy
  • 1 Certificate of Compliance

Need more tests? Additional DOT drug tests can be added at a discount.

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Immediate compliance for DOT random testing. Perfect for owner-operators and employers of any size.

  • Quarterly random selections & notifications
  • All random test fees included
  • MIS reporting & audit support
  • CCFs, policy templates, DER guidance

Are there penalties for non compliance?

Failing to comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements can result in severe consequences for both employers and drivers, including:

  • Quarterly random selections & notifications
  • All random test fees included
  • MIS reporting & audit support
  • CCFs, policy templates, DER guidance

DOT Consortium: Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a DOT Consortium (C/TPA) and who needs it?

    A consortium C/TPA acts as a service agent that oversees some or all components of an employer's drug and alcohol testing programs, managing random testing pools and compliance activities as per 49 CFR part 40.

  • Are random testing percentages always the same or do they change?

    The annual DOT random testing rates may fluctuate based on the positivity rates. However, irrespective of these rates in our consortium, all DOT random testing fees are encompassed.

  • What happens when I am selected for a random test?

    Upon selection, ADT communicates with the company's DER or Owner Operator via email/phone, providing the nearest test location and instructions. The notified employee must head to the testing site immediately.

  • What drugs are tested on a DOT drug test?

    The DOT drug screening involves a DOT 5-panel urine test and a DOT breath alcohol test. Ensure that all tests utilize a Federal CCF and Federal Alcohol Testing Form.

  • Can you help during a DOT audit or inspection?

    Yes, ADT can organize all required documentation, including pre-employment test records, random pool enrollment proofs, supervisor training certificates, DOT policy development, and MIS reports.

  • How often can I update my employee pool?

    Employee roster updates are verified quarterly. Employers can add or remove covered employees any time before selection dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A DOT Consortium is a program that manages random drug and alcohol testing for DOT-regulated employers and owner-operators. It ensures compliance with federal testing requirements by maintaining a random selection pool, managing notifications, and handling test scheduling and reporting.
All employers and owner-operators who fall under DOT agency regulations — including FMCSA, FAA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, and USCG — must participate in a random drug and alcohol testing program. Owner-operators must join a third-party consortium to meet compliance standards.
Enrollment includes participation in a DOT-approved random testing pool, random drug and alcohol tests, test scheduling, employee notifications, Certificate of Compliance, and annual MIS reporting. Accredited Drug Testing also provides program administration, policy assistance, and ongoing compliance support.
Enrollment can be completed online at accrediteddrugtesting.com by selecting the DOT Consortium Enrollment option, or by calling (800) 221-4291. Once enrolled, participants receive immediate documentation and compliance materials.
Each enrolled company or owner-operator receives a Certificate of Compliance, MIS reports, and other documentation verifying participation in a DOT-compliant random testing pool. These records help demonstrate compliance during DOT audits or inspections.
Yes. Accredited Drug Testing’s consortium program automatically manages all random selections and notifications. When a driver or employee is selected, Accredited coordinates testing at a nearby collection site and provides results reporting and recordkeeping.

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