If your company is ready to work with Fastest Labs please give us a call at (281) 377-8456. We will get you set up fast and provide you with the local service you need.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has regulations in place that require truck drivers, Aviators and many others to follow certain safety protocols. These regulations are in place to ensure the safety of not only the drivers, pilots, mechanics and others but also the general public. However, staying compliant with these regulations can be a daunting task. This is where DOT consortium services come in.
What is a DOT Consortium?
The DOT requires that all transportation employers have a drug and alcohol testing program in place. An owner operator cannot manage that program by themselves. Companies often do not want the burden of managing the program either. This is why businesses large and small count on Fastest Labs for DOT consortium services.
The DOT consortium acts as an intermediary between the employer and the testing laboratory. The consortium manages the random testing process, the collection of specimens, and the reporting of results. This helps employers to stay compliant with DOT regulations and ensures that their employees are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on the job.
Services Offered by DOT Consortiums
DOT consortiums offer a range of services to their members. These services include:
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing: DOT consortiums manage the random testing process. They ensure that a percentage of employees are tested at random intervals throughout the year. This helps to deter employees from using drugs or alcohol while on the job.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Collections: The consortium manages the collection process of specimens. They ensure that the samples are collected correctly and are transported to the testing laboratory in a timely manner.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Reporting: The consortium reports the results of the drug and alcohol tests to the employer. Most Negative Fastest Labs results come back in one business day and Fastest labs does your MIS Reports for you.
DOT Compliance Assistance: The consortium provides assistance to employers who need help staying compliant with DOT regulations. They can provide guidance on policies and procedures and help to ensure that employers are following the regulations correctly.
Benefits of Using a Fastest Lab’s DOT Consortium
There are several benefits to using a DOT consortium. These benefits include:
Convenience: By using a DOT consortium, employers do not have to manage their drug and alcohol testing programs themselves. The consortium takes care of the testing process, which saves employers time and effort.
Local Service: Your consortium is managed locally and your questions are answered quickly by Fastest Lab’s local professionals. There is no “press one” to speak to someone who doesn’t know you personally. Fastest Labs can schedule testing anywhere in the country that it is needed.
Compliance: The consortium ensures that employers are following DOT regulations correctly. This helps employers to avoid fines and penalties that can result from non-compliance.
Cost Savings: The consortium can negotiate lower testing fees with the testing laboratory, which can save employers money on their drug and alcohol testing programs. Fastest Labs has no middleman so you can save immediately.
Employee Safety: By ensuring that employees are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on the job, employers can help to keep their employees and the general public safe and reduce liability costs.
If your company is ready to work with Fastest Labs please give us a call at (281) 377-8456. We will get you set up fast and provide you with the local service you need.