Running a compliant testing program takes more than knowing the regulations; it takes experience handling the day-to-day realities of DOT and non-DOT programs at scale. Unity brings that experience to your program, while you keep your lab, your procedures, and full ownership.

Unity manages agency-compliant random selection, chain-of-custody documentation, MRO coordination, and audit-ready recordkeeping: behind the scenes, under your existing lab and procedures. Whether you operate under FMCSA, FTA, FAA, FRA, PHMSA, or USCG rules, we know the specific requirements your program has to meet.

Essential guidance for regulated employers
Any employer who operates commercial motor vehicles requiring a CDL under FMCSA rules, transit agencies receiving federal funding under FTA, aviation employees in safety-sensitive roles under FAA, pipeline operators under PHMSA, railroads under FRA, and maritime employers under USCG rules are all covered by federal DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. If you're unsure whether your employees are covered, Unity can help you determine your obligations at no cost.
DOT regulations require six types of testing: pre-employment (before a safety-sensitive employee begins covered duties), random (ongoing selection from the testing pool throughout the year), reasonable suspicion (when a trained supervisor observes specific symptoms), post-accident (after qualifying incidents), return-to-duty (after a verified positive or refusal), and follow-up (after return-to-duty, as directed by a Substance Abuse Professional). Both drug and alcohol testing are required, though the triggers and substances vary by test type.
Unity provides secure, real-time result access through your online account. You'll receive notifications for any result that requires employer action, including positives, refusals, and cancelled tests, along with the documentation to support your response. MRO-verified results are posted promptly after the review process is complete.
Yes. You retain full ownership of your testing program and pool. Unity administers the day-to-day operations on your behalf, running selections, coordinating collections, processing results, but all program decisions remain yours. If you need to add or remove employees, update your pool, or modify your program, your account representative handles it quickly.
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