FMCSA DRUG & ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and Clearinghouse Support

Complete C/TPA enrollment, random-testing program administration, Clearinghouse assistance, supervisor training, driver physical guidance, and audit-ready compliance support in English and Spanish.

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Build a Compliant Testing Program

FMCSA-regulated employers and owner-operators need a program that follows federal testing rules, documents each required step, and helps prevent duplicate or unnecessary testing.

Program support

  • C/TPA enrollment and random-pool management
  • Pre-employment and random testing guidance
  • Post-accident and reasonable-suspicion support
  • Clearinghouse query and account assistance
  • Driver qualification file and medical-card support
  • Audit preparation and compliance assistance

Owner-operators

Owner-operators subject to FMCSA drug and alcohol testing rules must designate a Consortium/Third-Party Administrator to manage required program functions, including participation in a compliant random testing pool.

Do not be over-tested. Your C/TPA should follow the applicable selection rates and maintain accurate records.

How Drug & Alcohol Program Setup Works

After enrollment, we help organize the company, driver, Clearinghouse, and testing-program requirements.

1

Enroll Your Company

Choose the appropriate service and provide the company, USDOT, contact, and covered-driver information.

2

Review Drivers & Requirements

We review CDL status, owner-operator status, driver rosters, existing program information, and applicable testing responsibilities.

3

Set Up C/TPA & Clearinghouse

We assist with C/TPA designation, random-pool enrollment, Clearinghouse support, and required account connections.

4

Activate & Maintain the Program

Receive enrollment documentation, testing coordination, selection notices, recordkeeping support, and ongoing compliance assistance.

Prepare before you begin: USDOT number, company information, Clearinghouse account access, driver names and CDL information, current testing-program details, and prior enrollment documents if available.

Choose Your Service

Consortium & Enrollment

$129

  • Program enrollment
  • Random-pool support
  • Personal assistance

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FMCSA Consortium Enrollment

$159

  • FMCSA-focused setup
  • Clearinghouse support
  • Compliance guidance

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Supervisor Training

$89

  • Reasonable-suspicion training
  • Recognition and documentation
  • Supervisor compliance support

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DOT Drug & Alcohol Test

$85

  • Testing coordination
  • Collection-site support
  • Result documentation

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When Testing May Be Required

  • Before a covered driver begins safety-sensitive work
  • Random selection
  • Following a qualifying accident
  • Reasonable suspicion
  • Return-to-duty testing
  • Follow-up testing after a violation

Drug & Alcohol Program Questions

Who needs a C/TPA?

Owner-operators subject to FMCSA testing rules must designate a C/TPA. Other employers may use a C/TPA to help administer testing and recordkeeping responsibilities.

Does the Clearinghouse replace drug testing?

No. Clearinghouse requirements and drug and alcohol testing requirements work together and must be managed separately.

Why are driver physicals important?

A valid medical certification helps document that a driver meets applicable physical qualification requirements. It should be tracked with the driver qualification file.

Is support available in Spanish?

Yes. Program enrollment and compliance support are available in English and Spanish.

USDOT Compliance Services is a registered C/TPA, a proud NDASA member, and a Registered Transportation Service Provider (TSP) in the FMCSA MOTUS System. Federal Filer ID Number: 6257083. We provide random-testing program administration, Clearinghouse support, testing coordination, and supervisor training in English and Spanish. Call (202) 660-1434.