The AWC Drug & Alcohol Consortium helps cities comply with federally mandated drug and alcohol testing requirements for commercial drivers. The program offers D&A Consortium services to AWC Affiliate Members and other public agencies.

The D&A Consortium helps members comply with:

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations requiring drug and alcohol testing for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders.
• Federal Transit Administration regulations for transit drivers, mechanics and dispatchers.
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulations for industry transportation and supply chain workers.
• Department of Transportation regulations mandating urine drug and evidential breath alcohol testing for employees in safety-sensitive positions.

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Member benefits

D&A Consortium members receive a Drug & Alcohol Consortium program manual, which contains the necessary information to participate in AWC's D&A Consortium. Each D&A Consortium member receives:

• Sample drug and alcohol policy (printed and disk)
• Sample drug and alcohol procedures (printed and disk)
• Reproducible forms
• Information on drug and alcohol use to be provided to employees
• Training video or access to discounted on-site training
• Free annual D&A Supervisor training
• Access to substance abuse professional (SAP) services
• Access to a network of drug/alcohol collection testing sites
• Services of a Medical Review Officer (MRO)
• Computer generated random testing selection and notification services
• Federal reporting and recordkeeping
• Regulatory updates
• Access to limited employment-related legal assistance

Supervisor Training

D&A Supervisor trainings are held at various locations throughout Washington State. More information.

AWC Drug & Alcohol Consortium Brochure
(pdf, 197 kb)