To manage an Owner/Operator, treat them like any other company. On the main page, tap the new Client icon to create an account for the owner/operator.
On the new page, For Company, enter the owner operator’s company name or enter a company name that reflects the owner/operator as shown below. For Account Reference, Owner Operator is straight forward and identifies the type of account.
Since the account is for an owner operator, the account should be made a member of an FMCSA consortium. Further down the page choose the consortium for the new account. In this example the account will be a member of the consortium DOT-Common - the user will choose the list of consortia in their database.
Click Save to create the new Client and its account. The next page will confirm the new client was created:
Now the owner operator can be entered as a participant in the account roster.
- Tap the Clients menu at the top of the page, and search for the new Client.
- From the client list tap the people icon outlined in red as shown below.
- The people icon includes a shield to indicate the account is DOT.
- On the right, just before the account name, an icon is displayed to indicate the account is a consortium member.
Streamline DOT Compliance and Drug Testing Management
Managing owner/operator accounts and placing them into a consortium is a critical step in maintaining DOT compliance and ensuring accurate participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs.
As outlined in this tutorial, properly setting up an account and associating it with the correct consortium helps streamline participant tracking and reporting requirements.
DrugTestNetwork.com provides a complete drug testing data management solution designed for employers, consortium administrators, and third-party administrators (TPAs). From creating client accounts to managing employee rosters and owner/operators, the platform simplifies complex workflows required for FMCSA compliance, random selections, and audit-ready recordkeeping.
Whether you are onboarding new owner/operators, maintaining a drug-free workplace, or managing SAP/EAP program participants, DrugTestNetwork offers the tools needed to stay organized and compliant.
Features such as consortium management, participant tracking, automated random selections, and compliance reporting help reduce administrative burden while improving accuracy.
If your organization manages DOT-regulated employees or owner/operators, implementing a centralized system like DrugTestNetwork can significantly improve efficiency, reduce compliance risk, and ensure your drug testing program meets federal requirements.