Frequently Asked Questions

A DOT consortium is a managed random testing pool used by CDL owner-operators and regulated employers to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements. goMDnow manages enrollment, random selections, notifications, records, and testing coordination.

Yes. CDL owner-operators operating under FMCSA authority must be enrolled in a DOT-compliant random drug and alcohol testing consortium. An owner-operator cannot manage their own random testing program by themselves.

goMDnow DOT consortium membership is $99.00 per year. Individual drug or alcohol tests are billed separately when selected or ordered.

Membership includes random pool enrollment, random selection management, testing notifications, compliance documentation, MRO oversight, and access to nationwide collection sites.

No. The annual consortium price covers enrollment and program management. Individual tests are billed separately when a driver is selected or when a test is ordered.

Yes. Small fleets can enroll one driver or many drivers. goMDnow supports owner-operators, small fleets, and larger employers nationwide.

Step 5 is the observed DOT Return-to-Duty drug test that occurs after the driver completes the SAP process and the SAP determines the driver is eligible for RTD testing.

goMDnow RTD Step 5 is $149.95 . This includes the observed urine drug test and required FMCSA Clearinghouse reporting. SAP evaluation and treatment services are not included.

Step 6 is the ongoing SAP-directed follow-up testing program after the driver completes the RTD test and returns to safety-sensitive work. The SAP determines the follow-up testing schedule.

goMDnow Step 6 Follow-Up Testing enrollment is $135. Individual follow-up tests are billed separately according to the SAP follow-up testing plan.

No. Step 6 begins after the driver has completed the SAP process and the RTD Step 5 test. If you are not sure which step you need, contact goMDnow before ordering.

Yes. When the RTD Step 5 process is ordered through goMDnow, required Clearinghouse reporting is included with the RTD service.

No. Non-members can order individual drug or alcohol tests anytime. Active consortium members receive discounted rates on eligible testing.

Active consortium members currently receive discounted urine drug testing rates starting at $69.95 for eligible panels.

Non-member urine drug testing rates begin at $89.95 for common urine panels, with pricing varying by panel type.

Yes. goMDnow offers multiple hair drug testing panels. Hair testing is commonly used for longer detection windows, non-DOT employment screening, court-ordered testing, and workplace programs.

Yes. Breath alcohol testing is available nationwide. Member pricing starts at $80 and non-member pricing starts at $89.

Yes. goMDnow offers a fentanyl-only hair panel where available through the testing network.

A PROHIBITED status means a driver cannot perform safety-sensitive DOT functions because of a drug or alcohol violation, refusal, or incomplete return-to-duty process.

The driver must complete the SAP process, be released for RTD testing, complete a negative observed RTD test, and have required status updates reported in the FMCSA Clearinghouse.

No. The FMCSA Clearinghouse is the federal database for CDL drug and alcohol violations. A consortium is a managed random testing program used to meet DOT testing requirements.

Yes. goMDnow supports required Clearinghouse reporting for applicable RTD and DOT testing workflows handled through goMDnow.

Yes. Employers and owner-operators are responsible for maintaining required FMCSA Clearinghouse access and compliance responsibilities.

A pre-employment DOT drug test is required before a driver performs DOT safety-sensitive functions for a regulated employer.

Random testing is an unannounced testing process where covered drivers are selected through a scientifically valid random selection method.

Post-accident testing may be required after certain qualifying accidents or workplace incidents depending on DOT rules or company policy.

Reasonable suspicion testing is ordered when a trained supervisor observes signs that may indicate drug or alcohol misuse.

Periodic testing may be used when required by an employer, medical process, regulatory program, or safety policy.

Yes. goMDnow supports certain court-ordered testing needs through nationwide collection sites. The required panel and collection type should match the court order.

No. Trucking and FMCSA compliance are core specialties, but goMDnow also supports construction, healthcare, aviation, maritime, rail, delivery, logistics, and other safety-sensitive workplaces.

Yes. Non-DOT employers can order individual tests or create workplace testing programs based on company policy and applicable laws.

Yes. Construction employers can order pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and other testing types depending on company policy.

Yes. Healthcare employers can use goMDnow for workplace drug testing, pre-employment screening, and policy-based testing programs.

Yes. goMDnow supports safety-sensitive industries and can help employers choose DOT or non-DOT testing workflows based on their regulatory status.

Use the Order a Test button, choose the correct test type and reason, complete the order information, and follow the instructions for collection site scheduling.

Many locations support same-day or next-day collection availability. Actual availability depends on the collection site, testing type, and local scheduling capacity.

goMDnow provides access to thousands of collection sites nationwide, allowing drivers and employees to test near their location.

Results are handled according to the order type, DOT/non-DOT status, MRO process, employer account, and applicable privacy rules.

A missed random test can create compliance risk and may be treated seriously under DOT rules or employer policy. Contact goMDnow immediately if a driver cannot test within the required window.