A DOT Consortium (Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol Testing Consortium) is a professional service that helps companies who employ CDL (commercial driver’s license) holders stay compliant with federal drug and alcohol testing regulations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all safety-sensitive drivers to participate in a random drug and alcohol testing program. For companies with only one or a few drivers, managing this testing program internally can be time-consuming and complicated. That’s where a DOT Consortium comes in.

When you join a DOT Consortium, your drivers are added to a large pool of other drivers managed by a qualified Third Party Administrator (TPA)—like Onsite Safety Solutions. We handle all compliance requirements, including: