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Consortium & Random Testing
FMCSA requires 50% drug and 10% alcohol testing annually. Our consortium eliminates the administrative burden of random testing—automated selections, documentation, and compliance certificates keep you compliant year-round.
Random testing violations cost carriers thousands per violation when selections fall below FMCSA minimums (50% drug, 10% alcohol). Managing random testing in-house for small fleets is expensive and error-prone—one missed selection or improperly documented test triggers immediate violations during compliance reviews.
DSC's consortium model pools multiple employers together, making DOT-compliant random testing affordable and automatic. We handle quarterly selections meeting FMCSA minimums, driver notifications with proper documentation, scheduling coordination, completion tracking, and statistical reporting with compliance certificates. Our system saves carriers significant administrative time while helping ensure you meet federal testing minimums. Whether you have one driver or dozens, DSC makes random testing simple and compliant at just $129/year for consortium membership.
Key Features
Quarterly Selections On Autopilot
Automated random selections with verifiable audit logs, ensuring you always meet or exceed FMCSA minimums.
Seamless Pool Management
Instantly add new hires and archive departing drivers so your consortium roster always matches payroll and dispatch lists.
Compliance Evidence Packets
Download-ready statistical summaries and selection records provide proof for investigators and insurance partners.
Compliance Requirements
Compliance Requirement
49 CFR §382.305 requires annual minimum random testing rates:
- Drug testing: 50% of average number of driver positions
- Alcohol testing: 10% of average number of driver positions
- Random selections must be unpredictable
- Testing must occur just before, during, or just after safety-sensitive duties
How Diversified Helps
- Enrollment in DOT-compliant consortium pools
- Quarterly selections meeting FMCSA minimums
- New driver inclusion upon hire; removal upon separation
- DER notifications and completion tracking
- Statistical reports and compliance certificates
Frequently Asked Questions
A consortium pools multiple employers together for random drug and alcohol testing. This allows small carriers to meet DOT random testing requirements affordably by sharing the administrative burden.
FMCSA requires a minimum of 50% annual rate for drug testing and 10% for alcohol testing, based on your average number of safety-sensitive employees. Actual selections are randomized throughout the year.
DSC notifies your Designated Employer Representative the moment a driver is selected and provides scripts, timelines, and documentation templates so notifications happen discreetly and within DOT timeframes.
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