FMCSA consortium drug testing. Enroll in 5 minutes.
Same-day enrollment in the FMCSA-required drug and alcohol consortium pool — $85/yr first driver, $25/yr each additional, or $295/yr flat for unlimited fleet drivers. Same program whether you call it consortium, random pool, or DOT drug testing program.
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- Same-day Certificate of Enrollment — emailed within minutes of payment
- Nationwide network access at member rates ($69/test) — direct accounts are enterprise-only
- One portal for random pool, MVRs, Clearinghouse, background checks, PSP, physicals
- Real human at (602) 899-1606 — not a phone tree
- No long-term contracts · cancel anytime · we mail your records back
See how it works.
A quick look at how Vertical Identity keeps motor carriers and owner-operators DOT-compliant through one portal.
Same FMCSA requirement. Different consortium experience.
Every C/TPA on the market sells the same federally-defined random pool — that's the law. What separates a good consortium from a forgettable one is what happens after you pay: how fast you get your Certificate, what the test pricing actually is, and whether you ever talk to a real person. We bet the business on those three things.
Transparent published pricing
$85/yr first driver. $25 each additional. $295/yr flat for unlimited fleet drivers. $69 per drug test. $59 per BAT. The whole price sheet is on the page above. Most competitors hide it behind a phone call so they can quote you whatever the market will bear.
Same-day Certificate of Enrollment
Enter your DOT, we auto-fill your carrier info from FMCSA records, pick your plan, pay. Certificate hits your inbox in under 5 minutes. Print for your audit binder before your next dispatch. Most consortiums take 1–3 business days to issue a paper certificate by mail.
24/7 live human support
(602) 899-1606 — not an IVR, not a phone tree, not a chatbot. A real Vertical Identity team member answers, has full access to your member account, and can reschedule a random test, file a violation, or send a fresh Certificate while you're still on the line.
Order through your portal. Walk into any of 20,000+ sites.
Member rates on every DOT test type. Order through our portal in seconds — your driver walks into any of 20,000+ SAMHSA-certified collection sites nationwide, hands over the pre-paid Passport, and walks back out. Results route automatically to your member account and the FMCSA Clearinghouse. You never touch a fax machine.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
Before first safety-sensitive function. Required by 49 CFR 382.301.
Random Drug Test
Selected from your consortium pool at FMCSA-published rates.
Post-Accident
Within 32 hrs of a qualifying recordable accident.
Reasonable Suspicion
Documented supervisor observation. Trained-supervisor required.
Return-to-Duty
After SAP evaluation, post-violation. Directly-observed collection.
Follow-Up Testing
SAP-ordered series of 6+ tests over 12 months, post-RTD.
Breath Alcohol (BAT)
Evidential breath testing device. DOT-certified BAT operator.
DOT Physical Exam
Certified Medical Examiner near the driver. National registry.
Plus the full driver-compliance lifecycle in the same portal: MVRs ($14–$40/state), background checks ($39), PSP reports ($20), Clearinghouse queries ($12), CDL onboarding packages, and Post SAP management ($240/yr). One login, one invoice.
DOT number in. Certificate out in 5 minutes.
Same flow whether you're a one-truck owner-operator on the $85/yr plan or a 25-truck fleet on the $295/yr flat plan. Auto-fill from FMCSA records means you don't retype your carrier info — we pull your USDOT, address, MC number, and driver count straight from the public Census.
Enter your DOT number
In the calculator above or the portal. We pull your carrier name, address, and driver count from FMCSA records — you don't retype anything. Pricing updates live based on your driver count.
Pick your plan + pay
$85/yr first driver, $25 each additional for Owner-Op. $295/yr flat for Fleet (unlimited drivers). Card, ACH, or check. No setup fee. No contract. Cancel anytime — we mail your records back.
Certificate hits your inbox
Same-day, usually within 5 minutes. Print for your audit binder. Random selections begin the next quarterly cycle — we notify the driver, schedule the test, manage results, and file to the Clearinghouse.
What is a drug testing consortium?
A drug testing consortium (also called a random drug testing program or random pool — same thing) is a group managed by a Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) that handles random drug and alcohol testing for multiple DOT-regulated employers and owner-operators under one umbrella. Vertical Identity is the C/TPA — we run the random selections, notify you when you're picked, and report to FMCSA.
FMCSA mandates that companies meeting any of the following criteria have a drug and alcohol testing program in place:
- A truck driver holding a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) who drives a vehicle over 26,001 lbs GVWR
- A driver of a tow truck with combined GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more (including a towed unit over 10,000 lbs)
- A driver of DOT-placarded vehicles under hazardous material regulations
- A driver of a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers
Every employer is responsible for complying with 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382. Joining a consortium is the only way for owner-operators (and the most affordable way for small carriers) to meet these requirements.
Related pages
- Motor carrier compliance hub — every FMCSA requirement under one roof
- Owner-operator drug testing program — $85/yr enrollment for solo CDL operators
- Small fleet drug testing program — $295/yr flat for 2-25 drivers
- DOT random drug testing program — how the random pool actually runs
- DOT drug testing overview — the test types and the federal cut-offs
- Clearinghouse services — bundled with consortium membership
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a drug testing consortium?
A drug testing consortium is a group managed by a Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) that handles random drug and alcohol testing for multiple DOT-regulated employers and owner-operators. By joining a consortium, you fulfill your FMCSA random testing requirement without managing a standalone testing program. The terms "consortium" and "random drug testing program" describe the same FMCSA-required service — same pool, same random selections, same reporting.
How much does FMCSA consortium enrollment cost?
FMCSA consortium enrollment with Vertical Identity is $85/year for the first driver, with each additional driver at $25/year on the Owner-Operator plan. Fleets with 9+ CDL drivers can switch to the Fleet plan at $295/year flat for unlimited drivers. DOT drug tests are $69 each and breath alcohol tests are $59 each — same pricing on both plans.
Is consortium enrollment required by FMCSA?
Yes. FMCSA regulations require all CDL drivers operating under their own DOT authority — including owner-operators and small carriers — to participate in a random drug and alcohol testing program. Joining a consortium is the only way for a single-driver operation to satisfy this requirement, since you cannot legally self-administer your own random program.
How do I enroll in the FMCSA consortium?
Enrollment is completed same-day. Submit your DOT number and basic carrier info through the portal, complete payment, and your Certificate of Enrollment is generated within minutes. You can enter your DOT number in the calculator above and we will auto-fill the rest of your carrier info from FMCSA records.
What does FMCSA consortium membership include?
Your membership includes random pool placement (DOT-compliant), Certificate of Enrollment, Drug & Alcohol policy + DOT guidebook, Medical Review Officer (MRO) on every test, VID as your designated Clearinghouse C/TPA, 20,000+ collection sites nationwide, member test pricing ($69 drug / $59 BAT), and 24/7 access to the member portal for adding drivers, ordering tests, and pulling MVRs.
What happens when I am selected for a random drug test?
When randomly selected, Vertical Identity notifies you via SMS and email with instructions to visit an authorized collection site within the required timeframe. Tests are typically 5-panel DOT urine screens, and results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer before being reported to your Designated Employer Representative (DER).
Every state. Every CDL authority.
Vertical Identity's consortium operates in all 50 states — same plan, same pricing, same support no matter where your authority is registered or where your drivers roll. Interstate truckers don't stop at state lines, and neither does our coverage. Below are local-content pages we've published for some of our highest-volume markets, with state-specific freight corridors, collection-site coverage, and trust signals.
Phoenix
Valley of the Sun
thousands of Arizona drivers and hundreds of Phoenix-area motor carriers
Alabama
Yellowhammer State
hundreds of Alabama motor carriers
Alaska
Last Frontier
hundreds of Alaska motor carriers
Arizona
Grand Canyon State
thousands of Arizona drivers
Arkansas
Natural State
hundreds of Arkansas motor carriers
California
Golden State
hundreds of California motor carriers
Colorado
Centennial State
hundreds of Colorado motor carriers
Connecticut
Constitution State
hundreds of Connecticut motor carriers
Delaware
First State
hundreds of Delaware motor carriers
Florida
Sunshine State
hundreds of Florida motor carriers
Georgia
Peach State
hundreds of Georgia motor carriers
Hawaii
Aloha State
hundreds of Hawaii motor carriers
Idaho
Gem State
hundreds of Idaho motor carriers
Illinois
Prairie State
hundreds of Illinois motor carriers
Indiana
Crossroads of America
hundreds of Indiana motor carriers
Iowa
Hawkeye State
hundreds of Iowa motor carriers
Kansas
Sunflower State
hundreds of Kansas motor carriers
Kentucky
Bluegrass State
hundreds of Kentucky motor carriers
Louisiana
Pelican State
hundreds of Louisiana motor carriers
Maine
Pine Tree State
hundreds of Maine motor carriers
Maryland
Old Line State
hundreds of Maryland motor carriers
Massachusetts
Bay State
hundreds of Massachusetts motor carriers
Michigan
Great Lakes State
hundreds of Michigan motor carriers
Minnesota
Land of 10,000 Lakes
hundreds of Minnesota motor carriers
Mississippi
Magnolia State
hundreds of Mississippi motor carriers
Missouri
Show-Me State
hundreds of Missouri motor carriers
Montana
Treasure State
hundreds of Montana motor carriers
Nebraska
Cornhusker State
hundreds of Nebraska motor carriers
Nevada
Silver State
hundreds of Nevada motor carriers
New Hampshire
Granite State
hundreds of New Hampshire motor carriers
New Jersey
Garden State
hundreds of New Jersey motor carriers
New Mexico
Land of Enchantment
hundreds of New Mexico motor carriers
New York
Empire State
hundreds of New York motor carriers
North Carolina
Tar Heel State
hundreds of North Carolina motor carriers
North Dakota
Peace Garden State
hundreds of North Dakota motor carriers
Ohio
Buckeye State
hundreds of Ohio motor carriers
Oklahoma
Sooner State
hundreds of Oklahoma motor carriers
Oregon
Beaver State
hundreds of Oregon motor carriers
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
hundreds of Pennsylvania motor carriers
Rhode Island
Ocean State
hundreds of Rhode Island motor carriers
South Carolina
Palmetto State
hundreds of South Carolina motor carriers
South Dakota
Mount Rushmore State
hundreds of South Dakota motor carriers
Tennessee
Volunteer State
hundreds of Tennessee motor carriers
Texas
Lone Star State
hundreds of Texas motor carriers
Utah
Beehive State
hundreds of Utah motor carriers
Vermont
Green Mountain State
hundreds of Vermont motor carriers
Virginia
Old Dominion
hundreds of Virginia motor carriers
Washington
Evergreen State
hundreds of Washington motor carriers
West Virginia
Mountain State
hundreds of West Virginia motor carriers
Wisconsin
America's Dairyland
hundreds of Wisconsin motor carriers
Wyoming
Equality State
hundreds of Wyoming motor carriers
Don't see your state? Doesn't matter — enroll directly. We serve carriers registered in every US state and territory. More local pages publishing weekly.
Enroll in our consortium today.
$85/year for the first driver. Same-day Certificate of Enrollment. No contracts.