What is a C/TPA?
- The term C/TPA stands for Consortium/Third Party Administrator. This is a private business that helps DOT-regulated companies comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations and the FMCSA Clearinghouse. You may have
- TPA or C/TPA for your drug and alcohol testing needs and
- C/TPA for your FMCSA Clearinghouse.
- The term Consortium refers to your drivers in a random testing pool with drivers from other companies.
- If you are an owner operator you are required to be in a Consortium.
- With more than one driver in your company, you can go
- Either into a Consortium random testing pool or
- A Stand-Alone random testing pool. Generally, with 10 or less drivers the Consortium is the better option.
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