Q1. Are Owner-Operators that operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on the public roads that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing? Please refer to 382.107  to find definition of CMV.

A1. 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:

• Go to www.google.com [external link] or other internet search site and type in the key words Consortium DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing owner-operator.
• 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.