Welcome to SMITH'S RELIABLE SCREENING SOLUTIONS C/TPA CONSORTIUM

                                     TPA CONSORTIUM

We are able to provide the following services:

Clearing house Registration Supervisor Training (Is required for all D.O.T companies unless you are an owner operator. 

Pre Employment D.O.T Drug testing Reinstatement into the FMCSA Clearing house 

Smith's Reliable Screening Solution is A TPA Consortium with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) This refers to a group of Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) that work together to manage drug and alcohol testing programs for commercial motor carriers in compliance with FMCSA regulations. The FMCSA, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), enforces safety regulations for commercial vehicles, including those related to drug and alcohol testing for drivers of these vehicles.

In the context of FMCSA regulations, a TPA Consortium typically helps carriers (trucking companies, freight forwarders, etc.) comply with federal drug and alcohol testing requirements by offering services such as

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs – Coordinating and administering random drug and alcohol tests for drivers to meet FMCSA’s random testing mandates

Pre-Employment and Post-Accident Testing – Ensuring compliance with required pre-employment drug tests and post-accident testing following certain accidents.

Annual Reports and Record Keeping – Maintaining accurate records and submitting required reports to the FMCSA Regulatory Compliance and Training – Offering guidance and ensuring that testing protocols are in line with FMCSA regulations (e.g., which substances to test for and how to handle positive results)

Test Scheduling and Coordination – Managing the logistics of scheduling tests for employees, including keeping track of when drivers need to be tested and ensuring they are tested at certified facilities.

By joining Smith''s Reliable Screening Solutions TPA consortium, smaller carriers or those with fewer drivers can benefit from shared resources and reduce costs associated with managing their own drug and alcohol testing programs. The consortium handles the complexities of testing requirements, reporting, and compliance, allowing carriers to focus on their primary business operations while ensuring they meet FMCSA standards.

In essence, the TPA consortium serves as a way for companies to pool their resources and manage the mandatory FMCSA testing requirements effectively and cost-efficiently.

We are able to provide the following services:

Clearing house Registration Supervisor Training (Is required for all D.O.T companies unless you are an owner operator. Pre Employment D.O.T Drug testing Reinstatement into the FMCSA Clearing house