RANDOM TESTING MANAGEMENT
A clear plan for your random testing program.
Consortium and dedicated-pool management for employers and owner-operators, with practical support for selections, roster updates, and program reporting.
OUR SERVICES
Choose the program that fits your company
BRAVO Consortium
For owner-operators and smaller transportation companies. Approved members receive an enrollment certificate and quarterly selection or non-selection reports.
Dedicated company pools
For companies with 20 or more federally regulated employees, Carolina Testing can manage a dedicated pool with monthly employee updates, quarterly selection reports, and year-end reports as needed.
Enrollment & ongoing support
Start an employer account and work with our team to confirm the applicable agency, covered employees, roster process, and collection arrangements.
2026 DOT MINIMUM RATES
Current random testing rates
Annual minimum rates vary by agency and employee category.
| Agency / category | Drug | Alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA | 50% | 10% |
| FAA | 25% | 10% |
| FRA — Covered Service | 25% | 10% |
| FRA — Maintenance of Way | 25% | 10% |
| FRA — Mechanical | 50% | 10% |
| FTA | 50% | 10% |
| PHMSA | 50% | Not applicable |
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, 2026 Random Testing Rates. Reviewed October 5, 2026. Marine employers should confirm current USCG requirements separately.
Random selections are unannounced and spread through the year. An employee may be selected more than once; the annual percentage is a testing-rate requirement, not a promise to test a different group of employees each time.
BEFORE YOU SCHEDULE
Keep your roster and program information current
Tell us about your workforce, DOT agency, and existing program. Employers remain responsible for meeting the rules that apply to their operations, including completing required selections and maintaining records. DOT and non-DOT testing programs must be kept separate.
FMCSA-regulated owner-operators who are not covered by another employer’s program generally need a consortium pool. A company with more than one covered driver may manage its own pool. Review FMCSA random testing guidance.
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