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For new owner operators, within 12 months of starting operations, you will undergo a DOT FMCSA security audit, commonly known as the New Entrant Exam.  Audits and compliance reviews include verification of your DOT FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program. New entrants (new owner-operators) will automatically fail security audits related to the following violations: Owner-operator not participating in random drug and alcohol testing consortium program No alcohol and/or drug testing program No random alcohol and/or drug testing program Use a driver who refuses to take the required alcohol or drug test Using a driver with a blood alcohol level known to the company of 0.04 or higher Use drivers who fail to complete required follow-up procedures after testing positive for drugs For owner-operators, two important steps must be taken to comply with DOT FMCSA regulations on drug and alcohol testing: Must have completed a negative pre-employment drug test prior to operating a DOT-covered commer

Drug consortium: The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires drug and alcohol testing for motor carriers. This is critical to ensuring that drivers can safely operate commercial motor vehicles. Whether a company has thousands of drivers or just one owner-operator, it must have a drug and alcohol testing program in place to stay compliant and avoid hefty fines.  The DOT Consortium Drug is an association of several different companies that form a larger testing pool. This is required for owner operators or small companies, and even larger vehicle operators can benefit from partnering with third parties to provide DOT compliance services. Benefits of Joining the Drug Testing Alliance Membership has many benefits, even for companies that don't need to pass the alliance to meet their drug testing requirements. These include: • Consortium/Third Party Administrators will be aware of DOT compliance and will keep your company up to date with the latest changes. • Your alliance can help