Adding Drivers Instructions

Send drivers for Pre-Employment DOT drug testing after completing the Full Query, Drug & Alcohol Policy, and Supervisor Training Course.

• Drivers are automatically added after negative Pre-Employment DOT drug test results are reported by Express Labs Medical Review Officer (MRO)
• An updated Active Drivers List is emailed when drivers are added to the random pool
• DOT requires a new Pre-Employment DOT Drug test if a driver is not in a random pool for 30+ days

Step 1 – FMCSA Clearinghouse

Complete a Full Query before hiring a new driver.

• Clearinghouse – View Instructions

Step 2 – Drug & Alcohol Policy

Drivers must receive the Policy before drug testing.

• Drug & Alcohol Policy – View Instructions

Step 3 – Supervisor Training Course

DOT requires Employers and Owners Operators who hire drivers to complete the course.

• Order the course from the left-side menu

Step 4 – Online Drug Test Ordering

Once enrolled, only DOT drug tests ordered through Express Labs are accepted.  If online ordering is unavailable, use the Quest Paper Forms provided by Express Labs.

1. Log in to your Express Labs account and click Order Drug Tests
2. Select Pre-Employment
3. Use the Site Locator to select a collection site
4. Click Complete Order
5. Call to confirm the site is open and accepting walk-ins
6. Check your email for the QPassport (usually within 1 hour), then bring it with photo ID to the site

Express Labs FMCSA Random Drug & Alcohol Consortium
Adding Drivers | Updated 2026