DOT Drug & Alcohol Consortium Enrollment for New Carriers
Every CDL driver operating a commercial vehicle is required to be enrolled in a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing program before they drive a single mile. This is not optional. FMCSA auditors check for this first.
We enroll you in a fully compliant consortium and provide your policy documentation. Done in 24 hours.
What Is a DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program?
Federal regulations require all CDL drivers subject to FMCSA jurisdiction to participate in a random drug and alcohol testing program managed by a C/TPA — a Consortium/Third-Party Administrator. The program includes pre-employment testing, random testing throughout the year, and post-accident testing when required.
If you are an owner-operator with no employees, you still must be enrolled in a consortium that manages your random testing pool.
What Happens If You're Not Enrolled?
An FMCSA auditor will ask for proof of consortium enrollment and your pre-employment drug test result on day one of your New Entrant Safety Audit. If you cannot produce both, you fail. There is no grace period for this violation.
Operating without a compliant testing program is also a direct violation of 49 CFR Part 382 and can result in your authority being placed out of service.
What We Do
We enroll you in a FMCSA-compliant drug and alcohol testing consortium, provide your written drug and alcohol policy documentation, and confirm your pre-employment test has been completed. Everything the auditor will ask for is organized and ready.
Turnaround: 24 hours.
Included In
Drug and alcohol consortium enrollment and policy documentation are included in the Done-For-You Compliance Package ($997). If you need this as part of a full compliance build, that is the right package.
FAQ
Do I need a drug test if I'm the only driver?
Yes. Owner-operators are subject to the same pre-employment testing requirements as employed CDL drivers.
What is a random testing pool?
A random pool is a group of drivers from which a percentage are randomly selected for drug and alcohol testing throughout the year. As an owner-operator enrolled in a consortium, you are part of a shared pool managed by the C/TPA.
What documentation do I need to show the auditor?
Your consortium enrollment confirmation, your written drug and alcohol policy, and your pre-employment drug test result.