The DOT physical examination is a thorough health evaluation mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination makes sure that drivers are capable physically, mentally, and emotionally of handling large road vehicles. A certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry conducts the test. Successfully passing grants a DOT medical certificate essential for a CDL under FMCSA rules. For guidance on which specific DOT physical you need, 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 Azle, TX
Companies obligated by 49 CFR 382.305 must ensure a valid random testing program is maintained. Owner-operators in Azle, TX and elsewhere must join a consortium pool consisting of at least two covered employees to comply with the regulations.
USCG- United States Coast Guard (now under Homeland Security)
Marine employers in Azle, TX, under 46 CFR Part 16.230, must conduct random drug testing focusing on safety-sensitive crewmembers. This stringent regulation ensures that those in critical operational roles are always clear-headed and fit for duty.
For those governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under 14 CFR Part 120, it is compulsory to incorporate all safety-sensitive roles in Azle, TX and across the nation.
Railroad companies are required to devise and maintain an FRA-approved random testing plan according to 49 CFR 219.601-219.609. These regulations pertain to the maintenance of railway safety and operational standards, with Azle, TX fully implementing these federal mandates to ensure railroad integrity and safety within the state.
| Employee Category | Drugs | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Covered Service | 25% | 10% |
| Maintenance of Way / Roadway Workers | 25% | 10% |
| Mechanical | 50% | 25% |
Under 49 CFR Part 655, employers must implement a scientifically valid method for selecting employees for testing. This standard is applied nationwide, including public transportation systems and employers in Azle, TX, to maintain safety and compliance.
Operators accountable for Parts 192, 193, or 195 are directed to test their covered employees in accordance with the standards set under 49 CFR Part 199. This establishes a benchmark for safe operational practices that is uniformly respected across various states, including Azle, TX, to secure the integrity of pipeline operations and the wellbeing of communities.
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 serves as a service provider managing a portion or the entirety of an employer's drug and alcohol testing obligations, which includes managing random testing pools and other compliance-related tasks as outlined in 49 CFR part 40.
Are random testing percentages always the same or do they change?
Answer: Although the DOT random testing rates might vary annually influenced by positivity rates, our consortium includes all associated random testing costs irrespective of what the rate is.
What happens when I am selected for a random test?
Answer: ADT will inform the concerned company's DER or the owner-operator through phone or email about the nearest testing center and further instructions, with the selected individual required to head to the testing site immediately.
What drugs are tested on a DOT drug test?
Answer: A DOT drug test checks for a DOT 5-panel urine test along with a DOT breath alcohol test and is conducted utilizing the Federal CCF and Alcohol Testing Forms.
Can you help during a DOT audit or inspection?
Answer: Indeed, ADT is equipped to furnish necessary documents such as pre-employment test records, evidence of inclusion in a random pool, supervisor training certificates, DOT policy formulation, and MIS reports.
How often can I update my employee pool?
Answer: We undertake quarterly updates of the employee roster, although employers have the liberty to add or remove employees from coverage any time before the selection dates.
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