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Drug & Alcohol Testing

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

Federal law prohibits dispatch without a verified negative pre-employment test. Access 3,000+ collection locations nationwide with MRO-verified results typically returned in 24-72 hours.

Dispatching a driver without a verified negative pre-employment drug test violates 49 CFR §382.301 and creates negligent hiring liability. Every driver must receive a controlled substances test with MRO-verified negative result before performing safety-sensitive functions.

DSC coordinates complete pre-employment testing through 3,000+ collection locations nationwide—applicants can test wherever is convenient. Options include clinic-based testing at $60 per test or mobile collection at your location for $85 per test. We provide testing authorization, direct applicants to convenient locations with same-day scheduling, track results through MRO review to verify legitimate prescriptions, and confirm verified negative results before you clear the driver for dispatch. Negative results typically arrive within 24-72 hours.

Key Features

3,000+ Collection Locations

Nationwide collection network with same-day scheduling so you never delay orientation or dispatch.

MRO-Verified Results

DOT-qualified Medical Review Officers verify every result and document legitimate prescriptions for airtight compliance.

Clearinghouse & DQF Sync

Pre-employment test status, DQF documents, and Clearinghouse queries are linked automatically inside the DSC Platform.

Compliance Requirements

Compliance Requirement

49 CFR §382.301 requires employers to ensure drivers receive a controlled substances test with verified negative result before the driver first performs safety-sensitive functions. Full Clearinghouse query must also be completed. No driver may perform safety-sensitive functions until both requirements are met.

How Diversified Helps

  • 3,000+ collection locations nationwide for applicant convenience
  • Schedule and coordinate pre-employment drug testing
  • Same-day scheduling at convenient locations
  • MRO review and result verification
  • Clearinghouse full query coordination
  • Negative result confirmation before driver dispatch
  • Secure result notification and documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Negative results are typically available within 24-72 hours. Non-negative results require MRO review and may take 3-5 business days. DSC notifies you immediately upon receiving verified results.

DOT pre-employment tests screen for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, and phencyclidine (PCP). The test must be conducted at a SAMHSA-certified laboratory and reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).

No. 49 CFR §382.301 prohibits drivers from performing safety-sensitive functions until you have received a verified negative pre-employment test result. The driver may perform non-safety-sensitive duties while waiting.

Get Started

Get MRO-verified results in 24-72 hours through our network of 3,000+ collection locations nationwide.

Contact our testing specialists to learn how we can support your drug and alcohol testing program.

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