Why owner-operators must join a consortium
Under FMCSA rules (49 CFR Part 382), every driver subject to DOT testing must participate in a random testing program. A one-truck owner-operator can't randomly select themselves, so the regulation requires you to join a consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) — a pool of drivers from which random selections are drawn throughout the year. Being enrolled and able to produce your records is what keeps you legal at a roadside inspection or new-entrant audit.
What your enrollment includes
- Placement in a compliant random selection pool (2026 FMCSA rates: 50% drug / 10% alcohol)
- A Certificate of Enrollment you can show at an audit or to a carrier
- Random selection notifications and coordination of your collections
- Pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing as needed
- MRO (Medical Review Officer) review of every result
- Audit support and recordkeeping — everything organized if FMCSA comes calling
Small fleets & growing carriers
Running a handful of trucks? We manage your whole program — driver roster, randoms, pre-employment and post-accident testing, and your policy — so compliance is one less thing on your plate. As you add drivers, we scale the pool with you.
The recurring peace of mind
Consortium membership renews annually and quietly keeps you compliant year-round. Unlike a national 800-number that treats you as a case number, we're local: when you get a random notification or a carrier asks for your Certificate of Enrollment, you reach a person who knows your account.
Failed a test or need reinstatement?
If a driver tests positive, DOT requires the SAP / return-to-duty process before they can drive again. We can guide you through it and handle the follow-up testing schedule.