Norton Medical Industries offers consortium drug testing programs for Owner-Operators, DOT Employers, and Non-DOT Employers.
Employers regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation are required to be enrolled in a random drug testing program. Our large consortium drug testing pools help you stay compliant with federal requirements, providing peace of mind that you are enrolled in a reliable program.
A consortium is a group of workers from small companies—typically with fewer than three individuals—who are placed into a random pool with other drivers in the same industry to meet random testing requirements. Norton Medical maintains a large consortium to meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for regulated companies.
Workers are notified by phone call as well as email when selected for random testing. All documentation required for federal or state audits is available on the individual’s profile page.
Independent Drivers Consortium: A Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
Meets the Requirements of State and Federal Regulations.
The yearly program includes:
- Pre-employment drug test
- Random drug testing program
- Random alcohol testing*
- Post-accident drug and alcohol testing
- Drug and alcohol education video
- Reporting to third parties**
Independent Contractors Can Manage Their Own Program
Drivers can authorize their contracting companies to view test results, along with city or state institutions, including rideshare, Lyft, Uber, and taxi companies.
Norton Medical has developed the IDCapp, a mobile application that allows individual owner-operators to sign up and pay for the consortium using their smartphones. The app shows nearby collection sites based on the driver’s current location, notifies them via email and voice call when a test is due, and certifies their participation in the program. The IDCapp also supports post-accident testing.
* No drinking within 4 hours of duty (“bottle to throttle”) and during work hours.
** Results may be reported to city or state institutions, as well as contracting entities such as rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft.
