DOT CONSORTIUM ENROLLMENT - Michigan

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

All Random Test Fees Included


  • 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

Agency Coverage & Current Minimum Random Rates

Percentages are set by each DOT agency and may change.

FMCSA: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

According to 49 CFR 382.305, employers, including those based in Michigan, must sustain a compliant random program. For owner-operators, joining a consortium pool is mandatory, incorporating at least two other covered employees.

  • 50%- Controlled Substances (DOT 5-panel urine)
  • 10%- DOT Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)
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USCG- United States Coast Guard (now under Homeland Security)

Marine employers, especially in Michigan, adhering to 46 CFR Part 16.230, are required to administer random drug tests to crewmembers holding safety-sensitive positions.

  • 50%- Controlled Substances (DOT 5-panel urine)
  • Alcohol testing is not applicable for USCG random minimums
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FAA- Federal Aviation Administration

Employers, including those operating in Michigan, falling under 14 CFR Part 120, must encompass all safety-sensitive functions within their testing programs.

  • 25%- Controlled Substances (DOT 5-panel urine)
  • 10%- Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)
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FRA- Federal Railroad Administration

In Michigan, railroads are required to submit and adhere to an FRA-approved random testing strategic plan as outlined in 49 CFR 219.601-219.609.

Employee Category Drugs Alcohol
Covered Service 25% 10%
Maintenance of Way / Roadway Workers 25% 10%
Mechanical 50% 25%
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FTA- Federal Transit Administration

Employers in Michigan under 49 CFR Part 655 must utilize a scientifically validated method for employee selection in their random testing programs.

  • 50%- Drugs
  • 10%-  Alcohol
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PHMSA- Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Operators, including those in Michigan, subject to Parts 192, 193, or 195, are mandated to conduct testing of covered employees in accordance with 49 CFR Part 199.

  • 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.

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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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Enroll in the DOT Consortium

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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 functions as a service agent managing all or a portion of an employer’s drug and alcohol testing program, including the formation of random testing pools and tasks aligning with compliance under 49 CFR part 40.

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

DOT random testing percentages can vary yearly as they are influenced by the positivity rate. Nonetheless, all DOT random testing expenses in our consortium are all-inclusive, regardless of the rate.

What happens when I am selected for a random test?

ADT will inform either the company's DER or the Owner Operator by email or phone, giving details of the closest test location and related instructions. Upon receiving notification, the chosen employee must proceed to the testing site immediately.

What drugs are tested on a DOT drug test?

A DOT drug test includes a DOT 5-panel urine test and a DOT breath alcohol test. It's crucial that all tests occur using a Federal CCF and Federal Alcohol Testing Form.

Can you help during a DOT audit or inspection?

Yes, ADT is capable of organizing essential documentation like pre-employment tests, proof of inclusion in the random pool, supervisor training certificates, DOT policy frameworks, and MIS reports.

How often can I update my employee pool?

Employee roster updates can be confirmed on a quarterly basis. Employers are permitted to add or remove employees covered at any moment in advance of selection dates.

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