A DOT physical is an all-encompassing health assessment mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators. It confirms that professional drivers possess the physical, mental, and emotional fitness necessary to operate large vehicles safely on public highways. Conducted by a certified medical examiner (CME) listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME), passing this exam grants drivers a DOT medical certificate (Medical Examiners Certificate, also known as a DOT medical card), essential for retaining a valid CDL license under FMCSA rules. If adherence to another DOT agency is required, and you need guidance on the appropriate DOT physical, contact 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
In the state of Bemidji, MN, employers governed by 49 CFR Â382.305 are obligated to uphold a compliant random testing program. Specifically, owner-operators must be part of a consortium group comprised of two or more covered employees. Within this regulatory framework:
USCG: United States Coast Guard (currently under the Department of Homeland Security)
Marine employers governed by 46 CFR Part 16.230 must randomly drug test crew members who perform safety-for-the-ship activities. In Bemidji, MN, this measure is diligently applied to ensure maritime safety and to prevent impairment-related incidents on the waterways.
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
Employers functioning under 14 CFR Part 120 must involve all safety-sensitive operations and functions. This directive includes implementations across Bemidji, MN.
FRA and Bemidji, MN
In Bemidji, MN and beyond, railroads are mandated to submit and implement a random testing strategy approved by the FRA under 49 CFR 219.601-219.609. These measures are central to maintaining safety in the rail industry.
| Employee Category | Drugs | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Covered Service | 25% | 10% |
| Maintenance of Way / Roadway Workers | 25% | 10% |
| Mechanical | 50% | 25% |
Bemidji, MN-based employers under the jurisdiction of 49 CFR Part 655 must employ a selection technique that is scientifically valid. This ensures fair and unbiased selection within random drug and alcohol testing programs across the region.
Operators governed by Parts 192, 193, or 195 must perform testing of covered employees as per 49 CFR Part 199. This regulation ensures that safety standards are met consistently across all states, including Bemidji, MN, particularly for pipeline safety.
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?
A C/TPA is a service provider that oversees either part or all of an employer's drug and alcohol testing program, coordinating random testing pools according to 49 CFR part 40 regulations.
Are random testing percentages always fixed or variable?
The rates for DOT random testing can fluctuate each year depending on the positivity rate; however, within our consortium, every DOT random testing fee is covered, regardless of the rate.
What occurs when I'm notified for a random test?
ADT will inform the company DER or Owner Operator via email/phone with details about the nearest testing location and guide them on the necessary steps. Once informed, the selected individual must promptly head to the testing site.
What substances are screened in a DOT drug test?
The DOT drug test checks for a DOT 5-panel urine and conducts a DOT breath alcohol test. It is essential that all tests are performed using a Federal CCF form alongside a Federal Alcohol Testing Form.
Assistance available during a DOT audit or inspection?
Yes, ADT can help organize imperative documentation like pre-employment tests, proof of random pool membership, supervisor training certificates, DOT policy development, and MIS reports.
Frequency of updating my employee pool?
We confirm updates to the employee roster every quarter. Employers can add or remove covered employees ahead of selection dates as needed.
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