Federal DOT
Random drug testing programs are required for employers regulated by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). If you are an owner-operator, you are required to be enrolled in a consortium random drug testing program.
Southwest Consortium provides random drug testing programs for both DOT Employers and DOT Owner-Operators.
We are experts at establishing and administering DOT-compliant testing programs for any business that is required to have a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol program in place. We can provide your business with complete testing and program services
Enrollment
We offer enrollment for DOT companies and owner-operators in our drug and alcohol random consortium. We provide you with an enrollment certificate, comprehensive information on the testing program, and onsite or offsite collections for all your testing needs.
Our DOT-compliant testing programs are available for every type of business/owner/operator that is regulated under any DOT Agency.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Federal Transit Association (FTA)
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Pass Your Audits and Stay in Compliance
It is critical to pass your audit and compliance reviews. As an experienced and professional consortium and third party administrator, we assist employers with all of the required components of a compliant DOT drug and alcohol testing program.
Written policy and regulations on file
Pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing and records
Employee, Supervisor, and Designated Employer Representative (DER) training and records
Previous employer checks
Removal of employees from safety-sensitive positions when positive or refusal to test
Substance Abuse Professional
Safety is the top priority for the Department of Transportation, and employees of DOT-compliant companies must be 100% drug and alcohol free.