What is a DOT Consortium?
Under the regulations, individual owner/operators, small companies and all employers are allowed to join a consortium that is compris
DOT Consortium
DOT Drug Testing USA provides a DOT drug and alcohol testing consortium for all DOT regulated modes including FMCSA, FAA, FRA, PHMSA, FTA, USCG,
Five Department of Transportation Agencies have identified their random testing rates for 2019. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has not yet
FTA Announces 2019 Random Drug Testing Rate Increase
On October 17, 2018 the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a letter announcing that they will be
What is a DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy?
Many DOT regulated employers often ask, "what are the requirements for a DOT drug and alcohol policy?" We would like to
Important DOT Notice!
The new revised DOT Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) is required to be used effective June 30, 2017. It is important t
What is the New DOT Drug Test?
The new DOT drug test took effect on January 1, 2018 but it is still referred to as 5-Panel DOT Urine Drug Test.
Employers should
What is the FMCSA New Entrant Safety Audit
As one of the Nation's leading service providers for DOT and NON-DOT Drug Testing and full service TPA Servi
Trump Donates Salary to DOT to "Rebuild" and "Modernize" Our Nation's Infrastructure
On February 13, 2018 President Donald Trump announced that he will donate
On January 19, 2018, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) announced that the minimum random drug testing rate for all "Covered" employees will remain at 25% e
Who must have a DOT Physical?
A person who is regulated by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), and who hold a "Safety Sensitive" position of
The September 2017 Freight Numbers are in, and they are up!
For the 11th consecutive month in 2017, there is a rise in the value of current dollars from the sam
On December 8th, 2017, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced they would be increasing their random testing (consortium)
On January 1st, 2018, the revised CFR 49 Part 40 Final rule. published November 13th, 2017, will be put into effect. This rule refers to the Drug and Alcohol te
The effects of Veteran substance abuse are substantial in the United States. Veterans often have to cope with stress after returning from multiple deployments.
Importance Notice!
Effective January 1, 2018, The Department of Transportation is amending its drug-testing program regulation to add hydrocodone, hydrom
Drones are getting a presidential thumbs up, as President Donald Trump has directed Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to launch the Unmanned Aircraft Syste
It's that time of year again, the end of 2017 is almost upon us.
If you have received a notice stating you have been selected for a random DOT drug or alcohol s
On Monday, Accredited Drug Testing made their 4th quarter selections for the Department Of Transportation Consortium (random drug testing program). As well as b
Can I Pass a Drug Test With Someone Else's Urine?
Unfortunately, when it comes to drug testing not everyone will come up clean. Let's say you are applying for
Tips For Your Next DOT Physical
If you're designated as a DOT "Safety Sensitive" employee, meaning your job can impact your own safety or the safety of the publ
DOT Random Drug Testing Requirements
As the third quarter closes this month, many employers are adding workers to make sure they have enough drivers before the
DOT Opioid Overdose in Ohio
Traffic on the 417 was at a complete standstill for hours August 18th while paramedics and police officers in took a deadly crime s
FAA Announces Over $282 Million in Infrastructure Grants
In a Press Release last week, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announce
HHS Publishes Revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Forms (CCF)
The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced that their revised Fed
Conor Mcgregor & Floyd Mayweather Agree to Drug Testing Before Big Match
MMA Legend Conor Mcgregor and undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather's upcoming
U.S DOT Withdraws from $24 Billion Gateway Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) withdrew its cooperation from a massive $24 billion transportatio
DOT Road Signs Vandalized In North Carolina
Last night in Charlotte, North Carolina hackers took it upon themselves to mess with DOT road signs on the highway a
Colorado's Lowest Unemployment In History, Is Legal Marijuana the Cause?
In a Press Release t is past week, Colorado announced its unemployment rate at the low
FRA MOW RULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 12, 2017
On June 10, 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published its final rule for Drug & Alcohol testing for M
DEA Say's "NO" To Marijuana
Aug. 12 2016
Marijuana activists who hoped the number of US states progressing towards the legalization of medical marijuana woul
DOT Drug Testing Shows Marijuana Most Common, While Amphetamine Use Rising Fastest
June 29 2016
While more commercial motor vehicle drivers tested positive for
Celebrities Influence Federal Drug Policy
June 20 2016
Now that we have some respected hollywood names joining in a positive conversation about America's curre
New FRA Regulations Expand Drug and Alcohol Testing
June 2 2016
The U.S Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that it
DOT Bans E-Cigarettes from Checked Baggage
May 23 2016
Earlier in May, the Department of Transportation announced the permanent banning of electronic cigaret
Would Truck Only Lanes Fix Congestion?
May 20 2016
"Dedicated truck lanes that are only for trucks should be everywhere. Seriously, that's the first thing I
FedEX Driver Who Hit California Highway Patrol Officer Arrested for DUI
5/13/16
A FedEx truck driver who struck and seriously injured a California Highway Patr
CSX Freight Train Derails
5/2/16
A huge CSX train car plowed into the car in front of it early Sunday, resulting in the cars veering off the tracks and on top
Senate Democrats want Pilot-Rest Provision in FAA Bill
April 18, 2016
As both sides of the aisle try to push the Federal Authorization Administration (FAA) re
Could the DOT Start Testing for Sleep Apnea?
April 11, 2016
The Department of Transportation is seeking public comment whether it should mandate sleep tests tha
Belgian Police Use DNA to Find Suspects in Brussels Airport Bombing
Belgian investigators are currently analysing DNA from the bombing in a Brussels airport t
Pilot arrested On Tarmac After Failing Breathalyzer Before Take Off
March 20, 2016
This past weekend, an American Airlines Co-Pilot was arrested on the tarmac
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$3.78 Billion Future North Dakota Oil Fields... Approved!
With oil prices in the tank, and a rocky trail ahead for North Dakota's economy as a result, there ca
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made it clear there is no such thing as a low-level drug offense under his authority. In mid May he introduced a new policy f
DOT Random Drug Testing
DOT Drug Testing USA provides a full range of DOT required testing services that comply with 49 CFR Part 40 including DOT random drug t
