In the ideal setting, the services of drug and alcohol random testing are usually outsourced to a consortium and it is administered by a third party administrator (TPA). The consortium works to help the business remain compliant to the regulations. The major advantage of working with a consortium is the reduction in operation cost that could’ve been incurred if the industrial drug testing program was to be conducted and managed internally by the company.
In California, a consortium drug testing essential refers to an association of companies or employers that have come together as a unit for the purpose of DOT testing of alcohol and drugs for the individual members. The pool is managed by the consortium administrator who also manages the selection process. A consortium can be joined by small companies that have up to 49 employees.