How to Join the FMCSA Drug Testing Consortium
Joining the FMCSA Drug TestingConsortium (Consortium) is an important step for employers to ensure they are meeting all of their obligations in terms of drug and alcohol testing according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
First,
employers must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) as a participant in the Random Testing Program.
Second,
initial membership requires adherence to specific requirements such as passing
a screening check from DOT, submitting signatory representative information
online via the Consortium's website, receiving proper credentials from
DERs/General Agents and other consortia members, and committing to
understanding Drug-Free Workplace guidelines as prescribed by DOT.
Employers
must also obtain qualified Drug and Alcohol Program managers who can oversee
services provided by medical review officers and laboratories to further ensure
accuracy and compliance with FMCSA protocols under 49 CFR Part 382.
Finally,
annual renewals of membership are required but provide many benefits including
access to training materials and resources, discounted fees on consortium
services, assistance in administering random selections and drug tests when
needed, consistent regulatory updates on changes in FMCSA policies related to
drug and alcohol testing programs among other benefits.
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easy-to-use way for operators and owners of commercial motor vehicles to join
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA's) Drug Testing
Consortium.
With
goMDnow, truck and bus companies can quickly and easily register with the Drug
Testing Consortium and join the ranks of other industry leaders. The
registration process is straightforward and quick, taking as little as 10
minutes to complete.
The goMDnow
platform is designed to streamline the process of becoming a consortium member.
By registering on the goMDnow website, operators and owners can have peace of
mind knowing they have successfully joined the database and are in compliance
with FMCSA regulations.
Once
registered, operators can take advantage of the many benefits that come with
being a member. These benefits include access to all mandatory drug testing
regulations, convenient online distribution, and exclusive discounts to many
participating trucks stops and maintenance facilities across the country, just
to name a few.
Joining the
Drug Testing Consortium should be a top priority for all operators and owners
who regularly use commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. With
goMDnow, it has never been easier to become a compliant and registered member,
and to unlock the many perks of being part of the FMCSA family.
For more
information about the goMDnow registration process and how to become a part of
the FMCSA Drug Testing Consortium
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