C/TPA & consortium · Denver, CO
DOT Consortium & TPA Services in Denver, CO
Denver serves as the primary freight gateway for the Mountain West, with carriers running I-70, I-25, and I-76 to move freight across mountain passes and high-plains routes that other regions don't have to account for. Fleets dispatching drivers through Denver need a DOT Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse program that accounts for drivers frequently out of state on long interstate runs.
What is a DOT consortium / C/TPA?
A DOT consortium combines multiple employers into one random testing selection pool as required under 49 CFR Part 40. As your Consortium/Third-Party Administrator, we manage random selection and notification, scheduled and unscheduled collections, Clearinghouse queries, MRO review, and recordkeeping.
Why it matters in Denver
Denver's role as a Mountain West distribution gateway means a large share of locally based carriers run long interstate hauls across Wyoming, Utah, and Nebraska rather than staying within a single metro area, often for multi-day stretches tied to mountain pass routing and seasonal weather closures on I-70. Our consortium program accounts for that by coordinating collection scheduling with sites along common long-haul routes, rather than assuming every driver can report back to a Denver-area facility on short notice.
Pricing
Consortium enrollment is priced by fleet size: $99 for 1 driver, $199 for 2-5 drivers, $349 for 6-15 drivers, $499 for 16-25 drivers, and $749 for 26-50 drivers. Fleets above 50 drivers receive a custom quote.
Get Me CompliantFrequently asked questions
Our drivers are frequently out of state on multi-day mountain routes. How does random selection work then?
When a driver is selected, we coordinate collection at a site near their actual current location along the route, rather than requiring a return trip to Denver, which keeps the process workable for long interstate hauls common to Mountain West carriers.
Does winter weather affect post-accident testing deadlines on I-70?
Federal post-accident testing timeframes (generally within 2 hours for alcohol and 32 hours for drugs) still apply regardless of weather conditions, so we help carriers plan for how to meet those windows even when a weather-related closure complicates logistics.
Can you support a fleet that runs drivers across Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah under one authority?
Yes, since Clearinghouse and random testing requirements are federal, a single consortium program covers all drivers under your DOT operating authority regardless of which states they regularly run through.
What qualifies as a DOT reportable accident versus a routine incident?
An accident is DOT-reportable for testing purposes if it involves a fatality, bodily injury requiring immediate medical treatment away from the scene, or disabling damage to any vehicle combined with a citation to the driver, regardless of how minor it may otherwise seem.
Ready to enroll your Denver fleet?
Join our DOT consortium for random pool management, Clearinghouse queries, and audit-ready recordkeeping.