C/TPA & consortium · Dallas, TX
DOT Consortium & TPA Services in Dallas, TX
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the largest inland freight and distribution markets in the country, anchored by the BNSF Alliance intermodal facility, DFW air cargo operations, and a dense network of regional and long-haul trucking terminals along I-35, I-20, and I-30. Fleets dispatching CDL drivers across this market need a DOT Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse program built to keep pace with constant hiring and driver movement.
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 Dallas
DFW's freight base includes a heavy concentration of intermodal drayage out of the BNSF Alliance and Union Pacific facilities, along with regional carriers serving the Metroplex's sprawling distribution center footprint along I-35W and the Trinity River industrial corridors. With that volume of hiring and driver churn across so many terminals, a consortium that can enroll new hires into the random pool and run Clearinghouse queries same-week, rather than batching them monthly, keeps fast-growing fleets from falling out of compliance between hiring waves.
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
We hire in waves tied to peak freight season. Can enrollment keep up?
Yes, enrollment into the random pool and Clearinghouse queries are processed on a rolling basis, so a wave of new hires during peak season gets entered and cleared without waiting for a batch cutoff.
Do you cover collection sites near the Alliance and Union Pacific intermodal yards?
Yes, we work with collection sites across the DFW area, including near the major intermodal facilities, so drayage drivers aren't routed far out of their way for testing.
What triggers a DOT post-accident test in Texas?
Federal rules, not state rules, determine when post-accident testing is required, based on whether there was a fatality, an injury requiring immediate medical treatment away from the scene, or disabling damage to a vehicle combined with a citation, regardless of where in Texas the accident occurs.
Can a multi-terminal Dallas-based carrier run one consortium program across all locations?
Yes, we can manage one consolidated consortium program covering drivers dispatched from multiple terminals under your DOT operating authority.
Ready to enroll your Dallas fleet?
Join our DOT consortium for random pool management, Clearinghouse queries, and audit-ready recordkeeping.