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DOT Random Testing Program

DOT Random

Drug & Alcohol Testing Program

DOT Random Testing Program — FMCSA-Compliant at Only $69/Test Nationwide

20,000+ Nationwide Collection Sites – Fully Managed Program

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DOT Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
$85 A YEAR
  • $85 Annual Fee for First Driver
  • $25 Annual Fee for Each Additional Driver
  • You pay for Random Drug & Alcohol
  • Testing Per Driver
  • Vertical Identity serves as C/TPA
  • Free Clearinghouse How-To’s
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Enroll in the Program

Sign up online in minutes. Enter your DOT number and driver information to get enrolled in our DOT random drug and alcohol testing consortium.

Random Selection & Testing

Our computer-based random selection system picks drivers throughout the year. When selected, visit any of our 20,000+ nationwide collection sites for your DOT drug or alcohol test.

Stay DOT Compliant

We handle MRO review, result reporting, and annual compliance documentation. Your random testing program is fully managed so you never miss a requirement.

YOUR DOT RANDOM TESTING PROGRAM FULLY MANAGED

Random Drug Testing

FMCSA-compliant random selection and testing

Pre-Employment Testing

DOT drug screens before hiring drivers

Reasonable Suspicion

Testing when supervisor observes signs of use

MRO Review

Certified Medical Review Officer for all results

Random Alcohol Testing

Breath alcohol testing at nationwide sites

Post-Accident Testing

Required testing after DOT-reportable accidents

Return-to-Duty Testing

SAP evaluation and return-to-duty process

Compliance Reporting

Annual MIS reports and record keeping

HOW THE DOT RANDOM TESTING PROGRAM WORKS

The FMCSA requires all safety-sensitive employees — including CDL drivers, owner operators, and motor carriers — to participate in a DOT random drug and alcohol testing program. At Vertical Identity, we manage the entire process for you: random selection, scheduling, testing at 20,000+ nationwide locations, MRO review, and compliance reporting. You focus on driving; we handle the rest.

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EXPERT COMPLIANCE SUPPORT TEAM

OPEN 8AM EST to 8PM EST Monday-Friday
Call us at 800-720-0304 or email consortium@verticalidentify.com

Our dedicated DOT random testing program support team is available to answer your questions, walk you through the testing process, and help you stay compliant. Whether you’re an owner operator or managing a fleet, we handle all random selections, notifications, and record-keeping so you can focus on driving.

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Single Driver

DOT Random Testing Program
  • Discount Pricing on Drug Testing
  • Immediate Enrollment Certificate
  • Online Account Access
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Support
  • Quarterly Random Notifications
  • SAP Referrals
  • MIS Compliance Reports
  • First Year Audit Handbook
  • Alere Escreen Network
  • Medical Review Officer Included
  • SAMHSA Certified Labs
  • All Drug Tests are on eCCF
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Fleet Plan

Multi-Driver Random Testing
  • DOT Drug Tests $55
  • Breath Alcohol $45
  • Drug & Alcohol Policy $39
  • Background Check $39
  • Reasonable Suspicion Class $39
  • Clearinghouse Queries $8
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DOT RANDOM TESTING PROGRAM: WHAT'S INCLUDED?

DOT 5-Panel Drug Screens
All DOT random drug tests in our program follow SAMHSA guidelines using a 5-panel urine test. Tests are completed at one of our 21,000+ nationwide collection sites. Your DOT random testing program results are processed quickly and securely, following all FMCSA drug and alcohol testing regulations.
Computer-Based Random Selection
Our scientifically valid, computer-based random selection system ensures every driver in the consortium has an equal chance of being selected each quarter. The DOT random testing program selection rates meet the required minimums per 49 CFR Part 382 — 50% for drug testing and 10% for alcohol testing annually.
Medical Review Officer (MRO)
Every DOT drug test result is reviewed by a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO) in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40. The MRO ensures the accuracy and integrity of every test result before it is reported.
Full Compliance Reporting
Including Scheduling, Text or Email Alerts, Results Reporting and Follow Up.

FMCSA TRUCK DRIVER DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING

FMCSA – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-DOT Mandated Compliance
Safety for the commercial driver and the public is the primary objective of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration(FMCSA). The Federal Motor Carrier Administration mandates companies with the following criteria, provide a drug and alcohol testing program:
A truck driver that holds a Commercial Driver’s License and:
  • Drives a vehicle of over 26,001 GVWR or
  • Drives a tow truck with combined GVWR rating of 26,001 lbs. or more,
  • Inclusive of a towed unit with a GVWR or more than 10,000 lbs. or
  • Drives a DOT placarded vehicles under hazardous material regulations or
  • Drives a vehicle designed to transport 16 passengers or more.
Every employer has the responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all of its employees.
Employers are responsible to comply with the 49CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382 of the DOT Regulations for company mandated FMCSA Truck Driver drug and alcohol testing program.
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DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING FMCSA PROGRAM

Programs and Fees
Programs and Fees will assist your company by providing a convenient and fee friendly pull-program that will ensure your compliance with the regulations with FMCSA. We have programs for small, medium and large companies as well as Owner Operators.
Vertical Identity Provides Convenient Programs and Fees
  • Pre-employment Testing
  • Random Testing
  • Post-Accident Testing
  • Reasonable Suspicion Testing
  • Return-To- Duty Testing
  • Follow-up Testing
Each Test screens for the following drugs:
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines (Including MDMA & Ecstasy)
  • PCP
All DOT/FMCSA Drug tests are screened at a SAMHSA approved laboratory.
The FMCSA program requires the following types of Breath Alcohol Testing or DOT compliant Saliva Testing:
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines (Including MDMA & Ecstasy)
  • PCP
*See fee schedule for drug and alcohol testing prices.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A DOT random drug testing program is an FMCSA requirement that ensures CDL drivers are tested for drugs and alcohol at unpredictable intervals throughout the year. Drivers are selected through a scientifically valid, computer-generated random selection process. Every driver in the testing pool has an equal chance of being selected each time, regardless of whether they were previously tested.

 

The FMCSA requires a minimum annual random drug testing rate of 50% and an alcohol testing rate of 10%, based on the average number of driver positions. This means that in a pool of 100 drivers, at least 50 drug tests and 10 alcohol tests must be conducted over the course of the year. Testing must be spread reasonably throughout the calendar year.

 

Yes. Since you cannot randomly select yourself for a drug test, owner-operators and single-driver companies are required by FMCSA regulations to join a drug testing consortium (also called a C/TPA or third-party administrator). The consortium creates a pool of drivers and handles random selections, scheduling, and compliance management. At Vertical Identity, our owner operator consortium starts at just $85 per year.

 

When you’re selected for a random test, you’ll be notified by Vertical Identity. You must report for testing promptly — there is no advance warning, and delaying or failing to report is treated the same as a refusal. We’ll schedule you at a convenient testing location near your zip code. Random drug tests can happen at any time during the year. Random alcohol tests may only be conducted while the driver is on duty, just before driving, or just after driving.

 

If you fail a random DOT drug or alcohol test, you are immediately removed from safety-sensitive duties and cannot drive a CMV. The violation is reported to the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. To drive again, you must complete the return-to-duty process, which includes evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), completing a treatment or education program, and passing a directly observed return-to-duty test.

 

Vertical Identity’s consortium membership for owner-operators is just $85 per year, with additional drivers at $25 each. When you’re selected for a random test, the drug test costs $69 and the alcohol test costs $59. These are among the most competitive rates in the industry, and our membership includes full FMCSA compliance management, Clearinghouse queries, and access to 20,000+ nationwide testing locations.

Yes. In addition to random testing, FMCSA regulations require a pre-employment drug test before any CDL driver can operate a commercial vehicle. The pre-employment test is separate from the random testing pool. Other required testing categories include post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing. Vertical Identity manages all of these testing types as part of your compliance program.

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