DOT Drug and Alcohol Consortium

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Random Drug and Alcohol Consortium

RANDOM DRUG & ALCOHOL  TESTING PROGRAM

(As required by 49 CFR Part 40)

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) United States Coast Guard (USCG) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Pipeline & Hazardous Material Administration (PHMSA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) serves as a consortium / third party administrator (C/TPA) which manages the entire random pool/Consortium for DOT regulated companies and DOT covered “safety sensitive” employees. The random testing consortium is cost effective and complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40 which mandates that all “safety sensitive”  employees be enrolled in a random drug and alcohol testing program.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has strict regulations requiring regulated companies and independent operators (CDL License Holders) be a member of a random drug and alcohol testing program and failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant fines and other DOT sanctions. 

The  Accredited Drug Testing Consortium ensures compliance with DOT specific agency regulations and customer service is our number one priority. Our staff specializes in all DOT random drug and alcohol testing requirements and we are committed to serving our random consortium members in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test or breath alcohol test.

A DOT drug test is a 5 panel urine test and all DOT drug tests require a Federal Chain of Custody form, this is a special 5 page form which must be used when a DOT drug test is administered. Accredited Drug Testing provides all members of our consortium a package of Federal Chain of Custody Forms to be used when taking a DOT drug test.

When joining a random drug testing consortium, it is important that the Consortium staff be fully knowledgeable of all DOT regulations regarding 49 CFR Part 40 and the DOT random drug and alcohol testing requirements. Accredited Drug Testing Inc prides itself on providing accurate and professional information and services regarding the DOT random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Each DOT Agency along with the USCG has specific regualtions regarding the implementation of a random drug testing program. For more informaiton regarding your specific agency, please visit the following regulations.

  • FAA- Aviation – 14 CFR Part 120, Subpart E, section 120.109(b)
    14 CFR Part 120, Subpart F, section 120.217(c)
  • FMCSA- Motor Carrier – 49 CFR Part 382.305
  • FRA -Railroad – 49 CFR Part 219.601 and 219.607
  • FTA -Transit – 49 CFR Part 655.45
  • PHMSA – Pipelines – 49 CFR Part 199.105
  • USCG – Maritime – 49 CFR Title 46 Part 16.230
    • NOTE FRA requires emplyers to submit their random plans for approval

Accredited Drug Testing Inc  is fully versed in the DOT procedures for pre-employment drug testing, random drug testing, reasonable suspicion drug testing, post accident drug testing, return to duty drug testing and follow up drug testing.

When you and your company are enrolled in the  Accredited Drug Testing random testing consortium, your company will receive a Certificate of Compliance (email and U.S Mail) and when any of your drivers or other safety sensitive employees are selected for a random test, the DER (designated employer representative) or you, the independent operator will be sent an email and a phone call will be made to ensure that you and your employee are aware of the selection, provided the closest testing center location and any assistance needed to ensure compliance with the DOT random drug or alcohol test process.

Please Note-   If you are currently being audited/inspected or found to be in violation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and you are calling to join the random testing consortium or schedule a DOT drug or breath alcohol test, please advise the Accredited Drug Testing staff who specialize in DOT compliance related issues. 

Accredited Drug Testing, random testing consortium – Easy, Cost Effective with Immediate Compliance!

For immediate compliance with DOT’s random testing requirements or to schedule a DOT drug or alcohol test call Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc has a special Compliance Package for independent operators (CDL License holders) and other DOT regulated companies.

Complete Compliance Package – Independent Operators/Small Companies Includes:

  • Pre-employment or Random drug test,
  • Consortium Membership (First Year)
  • Supervisor Training
  • DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy
  • Certificate of Enrollment

Additional DOT Drug tests may be ordered at a discount when purchasing the complete compliance package.

Call Accredited Drug Testing for additional information and fees (800)221-4291.

To Review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Regulations-  CLICK HERE

Who’s Covered?

  • Truck Drivers- CDL Operators
  • Train Engineers
  • Boat Captains- Officers
  • Airplane Mechanics
  • Airline Pilots- Flight Attendants
  • Pipeline Workers

Additional companies/operators subject to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing

  • If you or your company operate vehicles with a gross weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds
  • If you or your company operate vehicles which can transport 16 or more passengers. (including the driver)
  • If you or your company operate vehicles which transport hazardous materials.

DOT Random Drug & Alcohol Testing

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all covered employees be enrolled in a random testing program. The selection of any covered employee must be made by a computerized selection process and any covered employee selected for a drug and alcohol test must immediately proceed to take the test once notified.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) determines the percentages that each consortium must select for a drug & alcohol test. As an example the FMCSA Consortium must select 25% of its members for a drug test annually and 10% for an alcohol test.

The  Accredited Drug Testing Inc random testing program notifies covered employees by email and a phone call and provides the location of the closest testing center for the covered employee to go and take their drug and alcohol test.

Failing to take a random drug or alcohol test once selected can result in substantial fines and penalties by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Accredited Drug Testing Inc  provides a random testing consortium for covered employees who are required to comply with DOT random testing requirements.

Random Testing Requirements For Each Federal Agency DOT Consortium 

  • FMCSA – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – 25% drug and 10% alcohol
  • FAA – Federal Aviation Administration – 25% drug and 10% alcohol
  • FRA – Federal Railroad Administration – 25% drug and 10% alcohol
    • MOW (Maintenance of Way) – 50% drug and 25% alcohol
  • FTA – Federal Transit Administration – 50% drug and 10% alcohol
  • PHMSA – Pipeline and Hazardous Materials – 50% drug
  • USCG – United States Coast Guard – 50% drug

DOT Consortium Employee List Revisions

Quarterly each consortium member will be contacted by Accredited Drug Testing and asked to update the company’s DOT covered employee list, prior to the random selection draw (add or remove employees from the consortium). Companies can remove or add employees to the consortium at anytime   prior to the selection date. Maintaining an accurate consortium list is an important service provided by  Accredited Drug Testing Inc  and requires the cooperation of all Consortium Members.

DOT Post Accident Drug & Alcohol Testing 

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any covered employee immediately proceed to take a drug and breath alcohol test in the event of an accident which falls under the DOT post accident drug and alcohol testing requirements.

When possible the covered employee can contact  Accredited Drug Testing Inc  and the drug and alcohol test can be conducted at a testing center close to where the accident occurred, however on many occasions a post accident drug and alcohol test will require an on-site/mobile drug testing service which can be provided by  Accredited Drug Testing Inc .

DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated companies educate and train all supervisors in how to detect employees under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

Supervisors must be trained to in accordance with agency specific requirements to enable supervisors to determine whether reasonable suspision/cause exists and whether or not a test is required based on the trained supervsors observations.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc  provides a supervisor training course which is web based and which will provide a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and maybe accessed at anytime.

DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any regulated company with two or more employees holding safety sensitive positions covered by 49 CFR Part 40 must have a written DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy and all employees must be provided a copy of the policy. Companies must comply with all requirements listed in the DOT drug and alcohol policy.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc  specializes in the development and implementation of a DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy – Call  Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291

DOT Additional Requirements/Information

The Department of Transportation only recognizes and authorizes a 5 panel urine drug test and a breath alcohol test for compliance with 49 CFR Part 40.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that a Federal Chain of Custody Form (5 Page CCF) be used with all drug screens and that all breath alcohol testing devices be approved by the DOT.

The staff of  Accredited Drug Testing Inc  are certified and trained in DOT drug specimen collections and DOT breath alcohol testing.

DOT Audits/Inspections

The Department of Transportation (DOT) regularly conducts DOT Audits to ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 40. These audits can occur due to being recently issued a DOT License (New Entrant) or complaints have been filed against the company or a follow up audit due to previous violations.

When a DOT audit/inspection occurs the following primary factors are considered,

  • Pre-employment drug tests on all covered employees on file
  • Random Pool Membership on all covered employees
  • Reasonable Suspicion/Supervisor Training Completed
  • Written drug and alcohol policy
  • Copy of DOT regulations on file
  • All DOT Licenses are current

DOT Physicals

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL License must successfully pass a DOT physical to be issued a CDL Medical Card. The Medical Card is valid for 24months and must be renewed every 2 years with a new physical.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc  provides DOT physicals nationwide at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT Physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by the FMCSA.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc  is your “one stop shopping” for all DOT Drug Testing and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing.

To join the random testing consortium or schedule your DOT Drug Test or DOT Alcohol Test Call, (800)221-4291

Specializing in DOT drug and alcohol Consortium regulations.

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