DOT medical exams are thorough health evaluations mandated by the Department of Transportation for every commercial motor vehicle operator. These assessments ensure drivers are adequately fit physically, emotionally, and mentally to drive large vehicles safely on the roads. A licensed medical professional from the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners must carry out this exam. Upon passing, drivers obtain a DOT medical certificate, essential for keeping a CDL valid following FMCSA guidelines. For questions about which DOT exam is necessary for your specific DOT agency, 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
Organizations compliant with 49 CFR 382.305 must uphold a proper random testing program. Owner-operators are obligated to participate in a consortium pool comprised of two or more covered employees. This requirement is strictly enforced to ensure road safety in states like High Point, NC.
USCG: United States Coast Guard (now under Homeland Security)
Marine employers based in High Point, NC or elsewhere who are under 46 CFR Part 16.230 must carry out random drug tests for all safety-sensitive crew members as a measure of safety and legal compliance.
FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
Organizations under 14 CFR Part 120 must administer thorough checks, including all safety-sensitive functions pivotal to aviation safety. Specifically, in High Point, NC, these measures ensure a high standard of air traffic safety and integrity.
Air travel safety in High Point, NC benefits immensely from these diligent checks, which are crucial in maintaining trust and safety in air transportation.
High Point, NC's railroads are required under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to create and follow a randomly-approved plan according to 49 CFR 219.601-219.609. This plan facilitates adherence to federal standards ensuring safe and compliant rail operation.
| Employee Category | Drugs | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Covered Service | 25% | 10% |
| Maintenance of Way / Roadway Workers | 25% | 10% |
| Mechanical | 50% | 25% |
FTA requires employers in High Point, NC bound by 49 CFR Part 655 to employ a scientifically valid method for random employee selection, which is vital for the equitable execution of drug and alcohol testing and maintains the integrity and trust of the public transportation system.
In adherence to federal mandates, operators in High Point, NC who fall under Parts 192, 193, or 195 are required to conduct testing of covered employees as dictated by 49 CFR Part 199. The goal is to maintain high safety and compliance levels at all times.
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:
A Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) provides services for employers' drug and alcohol testing programs. This includes managing random testing pools and ensuring compliance with 49 CFR part 40.
The percentage of DOT random tests can vary yearly based on the positivity rates. But within our consortium, all DOT random testing fees are inclusive regardless of the testing rate.
ADT will inform the designated employer representative or owner-operator by email or phone, providing details of the nearest testing location and necessary instructions. The person selected must proceed to the testing site immediately after notification.
DOT drug tests include a 5-panel urine screen and a DOT breath alcohol test. Ensure all tests utilize a Federal Custody and Control Form and a Federal Alcohol Testing Form.
Yes, ADT can assist by arranging needed documentation, including pre-employment test results, proof of random pool enrollment, training certificates for supervisors, DOT policy formation, and MIS reports.
We update employee rosters each quarter. Employers are allowed to add or remove covered employees at any time before the selection dates.
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