Plan for the testing situations in your program
Discuss which requirements apply to your operation, who owns each step, and how collections, documentation and MRO review will be coordinated. Confirm current requirements with the appropriate regulator before using a checklist as compliance guidance.
- Pre-employment
- Random
- Post-accident
- Reasonable suspicion
- Return-to-duty
- Follow-up
Consortium or standalone pool
Owner-operators and small fleets can discuss a consortium; larger fleets can discuss a dedicated pool. Selections, notifications and completion records belong in the program plan.
Pre-employment planning
- Testing and MRO verification
- Clearinghouse queries and driver consent
- Safety-performance history coordination
Written policy and driver education
- Document testing situations and consequences
- Educational materials on signs and effects of substance misuse
- Policy acknowledgements and recordkeeping
Supervisor readiness
- Reasonable-suspicion training
- Observation, documentation and escalation procedures
- Refresher training through e-learning
Driver qualification records
- Application, MVR, road-test and medical-certificate records
- Review and expiration tracking
- Reminders before records come due
Queries and reporting
- Clearinghouse query planning
- MIS data and reporting coordination where applicable
- Violation-reporting coordination with MRO support
Missing a box — or just tired of tracking them?
Tell us your fleet size and locations. We will scope a managed DOT program.
Common questions
What is the difference between a consortium and a standalone pool?
A consortium combines multiple employers into one random pool. A standalone pool serves one employer. Discuss your fleet, covered roles and program requirements with a coordinator.
Who needs a DOT random testing program?
Start with the roles and operations covered by the applicable DOT agency. Tell Noble about your drivers and operation so the program can be scoped; confirm current coverage rules and exceptions with the regulator.