Yes, any person operating a CMV requiring a CDL in intrastate or interstate commerce is required to participate in a DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. Please see § 382.305 question 11 .Owner-operators must register with a consortium and participate in the Consortium’s random testing pool. A Consortium/Third-Party Administrator (C/TPAs) is an entity that manages all, or part, of an employer's DOT drug and alcohol testing program - See more at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/drug-alcohol-testing/what-are-consortiumthird-party-administrators#sthash.xu4XJbe0.dpuf. Suggestions on how to find a DOT consortium are provided below.
Please be advised, FMCSA does not approve or endorse C/TPAs (e.g. service agents).
Suggestions on how to find a consortium and participate in a DOT Drug and Alcohol Program:
Ø Go to www.google .com or other internet search site and type in the key words Consortium DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing owner-operator.
Ø Seek advice from motor carrier industry or trucking related organizations in your area.
- Search the yellow pages.
For additional questions please refer to The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) FAQS.