Drug & Alcohol Screening Service

Monday, January 16, 2012

Semi _binThis drug & alcohol screening program offers Illinois Farm Bureau members more than most programs available through local clinics or hospitals. It makes compliance with federal regulations as easy as possible for your farming operation or business. This program is administered through Mid-West Trucker Association's Drug & Alcohol Testing Consortium.There are two options to suit your needs.

Option 1 - On-Site Testing

  • On-site collections at your farm or business - eliminates travel and costly down time.
  • Professional oversight of the testing process - experts with years of experience in managing compliance programs.
  • Legal expertise that provides federally approved contracts and forms you need.
  • 24-7-365 service available, nationwide.
  • A resource for tough questions and technical updates.
  • The security of a paper trail that helps protect you, the employer.
  • A medical review officer as required by law.

The complete package of services available for$115 annual fee per driver.This includes all costs for random testing no matter how many times drivers are tested. Compare with other programs and their hidden fees for collections, lab work, and other services.

First time participants in any CDL drug and alcohol screening program are required to first submit to a pre-employment drug test at a cost of $72.50.

Option 2 - Local Clinic Testing

  • Collections made at local clinic - ideal for fast turnarounds.
  • Legal expertise that provides federally approved contracts and forms you need.
  • 24-7-365 service available, nationwide.
  • A resource for tough questions and technical updates.
  • The security of a paper trail that helps protect you, the employer.
  • A medical review officer as required by law.

The complete package of services available for$107annual fee per driver.This includes all costs for random testing no matter how many times drivers are tested.

First time participants in any CDL drug and alcohol screening program are required to first submit to a pre-employment drug test at a cost of $63.50.

(Also available to non-farm employees)

Call today for information and options
or email candyw@mid-westtruckers.com

Do you use a vehicle in your farming operation or business that is considered "commercial?"The definition of "commercial" has little to do with the vehicle's use, but is generally based on the vehicle's size: For purpose of this federal program, a commercial vehicle is:

  • a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 26,001 pounds
  • a combination vehicle with a trailer weighing 10,001 pounds or more, and a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
  • a vehicle designed to transport 16 passengers or more, including the driver
  • a vehicle required to be placarded to transport hazardous materials

If your vehicle meets the definition of "commercial," do you or your drivers need a commercial drivers license (CDL)?A farmer might be exempt from the need for a CDL to drive a commercial vehicle. The exemptions are:

  • farm vehicles operated by a farmer, family member, or an employee used to transport farm products, equipment, or supplies to or from a farm within 150 air miles of the farm, and is not used for hire. For farm semis, the semi must be farm-plated and the driver must be at least age 21 and a family member (blood-related or in-law related parent, spouse, sibling, or child).

NOTE: This farm semi exemption does not apply outside of Illinois.

If you or others in your farm operation or business are required to have a CDL, then you need a drug and alcohol screening program

  • The federal rule requires employers to have a drug and alcohol screening program for all employees who must have a CDL. Where a screening program is required, a self-employed farmer is considered both an employer and employee, which means a self-employed farmer must meet the requirements for both. Other employees an employer may be responsible for could include family members and full- or part-time employees working for the farm operation or business, who are required to have a CDL.

This website is informational in nature and is not intended to substitute for professional advice on whether you are required to participate in a program such as the one offered. You should consult your legal advisor for information about your particular situation.


For More Info Contact:

Rund, Kevin, Senior Director of Local Government
Phone (309) 557-3274      E-mail KRund@ilfb.org
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