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The consortium enrollment demand

The letter says a carrier must enroll in a named drug and alcohol testing consortium and asks for payment. It may blur the difference between the real testing-program obligation and the sender's optional private service. The real government cost is: No government fee. A consortium is a third-party service, commonly around $85 to $155 per driver per year.

49 CFR Part 382Check the official sourceThe real government cost is: No government fee. A consortium is a third-party service, commonly around $85 to $155 per driver per year.Last verified 2026-07-18

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How to tell

  • It implies that one specific private provider is the required government program.
  • It describes the provider's price as an FMCSA filing or enrollment fee.
  • It does not link to FMCSA's official program rules so you can compare the offer with the obligation.

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Frequently asked

Is the consortium enrollment demand an official FMCSA notice?

The layout alone cannot establish that. The real government cost is: No government fee. A consortium is a third-party service, commonly around $85 to $155 per driver per year. Check the sender and compare the request with the linked official source.

What does the real Drug and alcohol testing program (consortium) cost?

The real government cost is: No government fee. A consortium is a third-party service, commonly around $85 to $155 per driver per year.

Where can I verify the real obligation?

Use the official source at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/drug-alcohol-testing-program. A private letter or payment page does not replace the agency source.

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