Trucking Consortium of America

About  TCA

Although Trucking Consortium of America (TCA) just came "online" this year, the business was created in 1996 by Cindy and Stan Spell under the name of STAT Labs. Cindy is a Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist (with an emphasis in Toxicology) and has processed both medical testing, as well as drug testing in an Occupational Medical Facility for more than 20 years, but saw the need for a facility that just specialized in Drug & Alcohol Testing due to the long wait times and frustrating paperwork the customers had to endure while being grouped in with medical patients. The first location opened in Ocean Springs, MS; and although business was steady, they determined it would be best to open a site in the heart of the Country's Industry – Baytown, Texas. STAT has grown their services and location sites every year since! And when DOT finalized the CR40 requirements in 2001, STAT Labs was one of the first companies to bundle its services in order to provide the most comprehensive and cost-effective Drug Program Manager. Several other similar companies have come and gone, but due to the unsurpassed respect of multiple compliance agencies; expertise in their field; and willingness to adapt to their clients' changing needs, STAT was able to thrive in the aftermath of 9-11, 2 recessions and a Hurricane that devastated their HQ location.

As DPM demand grew, and DOT audits increased, STAT recognized the hardship it created for the FMCSA agency and created a branch of their company dedicated to helping the Trucking Industry… so TCA was born.

► TCA is a SAMSHA Certified lab with over 15 years of expertise in testing and     compliance requirements.

► 24/7 online access to your reports and results.

► Nationwide collection sites with 24/7 online location finder.

► We charge one annual rate for your whole company, not per-person.

► You will speak with a live person EVERY TIME you call-even nights,     weekends, and holidays!

Drug & Alcohol Testing:

DOT (SAMSHA/NIDA) DRUG TESTING & COLLECTION

5 Panel urine drug screen as required by DOT for the governing agencies of FMCSA (CDL, trucking & transport, etc.), PHMSA (pipeline), USCG (marine), FRA (railroad), FTA (transit), FAA (aviation) and TDLR (towing & vehicle storage).

Includes Amphetamines/Methamphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP) and Cannabinoid (THC-Marijuana) at the appropriate screening and confirmatory levels, tested at our SAMSHA approved laboratory.

Medical Review Officer Services included. 24/48 hour results can be expected.

NON-DOT DRUG TESTING & COLLECTION

10 Panel urine drug screen (like the Exxon Exhibit H and the HASAP/NASAP Panel) as required by NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents, schools, and courts.

Includes Amphetamines/Methamphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoid (THC-Marijuana), Cocaine, Methaqualone, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Propoxyphene and Methadone at the appropriate screening and confirmatory levels, tested at our SAMSHA approved laboratory.

Review of prescription and over-the-counter drug use (MRO Services) included in employee testing for companies. 24/48 hour results can be expected. Same-day results (see below) are available when requested in advance.

EXPEDITED DRUG TESTING & COLLECTION

10 Panel urine Expedited drug screen as required by most Companies in conjunction with post accident or reasonable suspicion testing, when waiting 24/48 hours for 'other' results is too long. Commonly requested by companies, individuals and parents.

Includes Amphetamines/Methamphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoid (THC-Marijuana), Cocaine, Methaqualone, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Propoxyphene and Methadone at the appropriate screening levels.

Review of prescription and over-the-counter drug use (MRO Services) included in employee testing for companies. 2 hour results.

SYNTHETIC DRUG TESTING

We are one of very few labs that can perform drug testing for Synthetic Marijuana (Spice, Kush, K2) and Synthetic Cocaine (Bath Salts). These drugs will not show up on any other drug panel, and look specifically for the compounds that are identified as illegal. The collection can be done at the same time as another panel for cost savings; and we highly recommend synthetic drug testing any time there is a Post-Accident or Reasonable Suspicion.

Please allow 3-5 days for results

HAIR DRUG TESTING & COLLECTION

Hair Drug screen commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents, schools and courts.

Detects substances that have entered the system within the past 90 days (3 months). This is a common test for those needing to know a longer time period of possible activity.

Includes Amphetamines/Methamphetamines, Cannabinoid (THC-Marijuana), Cocaine & Metabolites, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) at the appropriate screening and confirmatory levels, tested at our SAMSHA approved laboratory.

Review of prescription and over-the-counter drug use (MRO Services) included in employee testing for companies. 7-10 day results or choose 3-4 day expedited results.

COLLECTIONS

Collections of Urine, Hair, Blood, DNA, Etc.

COLLECTION SITE FOR ALL OTHER LABS:

Quest, CRL, MedTox, LabOne, LabCorp, NWT, ATN, PacTox, Alere, One Source, Psychemedics, Etc.

PREMIER COLLECTION SITE FOR ALL OTHER CONSORTIUMS & DRUG PROGRAMS:

NASAP/ HASAP, DISA, First Advantage (i3 Screen), ASAP, TADTS, MMSI, Foley Services, Forward Edge, HMTS, Pipeline Testing Consortium, Global Safety, SAMI, Drug Free Consortium, Choice Point, StaUnited, Etc

BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING

Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents, schools and courts.

As required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies, using NHTSA approved evidential breath testing devices and performed by DOT Certified Breath Alcohol Technicians.

Instant results.

STEROIDS TESTING & COLLECTION

Steroid urine screen at the appropriate screening and confirmatory levels, tested at our SAMSHA approved laboratory. Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents, schools and courts.

14-21 day results.
Industrial Screenings:

PHYSICALS

DOT, NON-DOT and General Physicals. Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents, schools, doctors and insurance agencies.

Includes (but not limited to) medical history, blood pressure, pulse, heart, respiration, ENT (ears, nose, throat), vision, hernia check, back evaluation and urinalysis.

RESPIRATORY FIT TESTS

Full & Half-Face Respirator Fit tests as required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies.

Includes complete report and evaluations as required under OSHA guidelines. Baseline, Follow-up or Annual.

PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING (PFT)

Pulmonary Function (Lung) testing as required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by companies, individuals and doctors.

Includes complete history (OSHA format), report and evaluation as required under OSHA guidelines. Baseline, Follow-up or Annual.

AUDIOLOGY TESTING

Audiometry (Hearing) testing as required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by companies, individuals and doctors.

Includes complete report and evaluations as required under OSHA guidelines. Baseline, Follow-up or Annual.

VISION TESTING

Vision testing as required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents, schools and doctors.

Includes complete report and evaluations as required. Baseline, Follow-up or Annual.

SAFETY TRAINING COURSES

Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents and doctors.

An EKG (electrocardiogram) can provide important information about the heart rhythm, a previous heart attack, increased thickness of heart muscle, signs of decreased oxygen delivery to the heart, and problems with conduction of the electrical current from one portion of the heart to another.

Does it hurt?

No. There's no pain or risk associated with having an electrocardiogram. Small stickers are applied to the patient's chest, and with some systems, the stickers may be applied to the chest, shoulders and the sides of the lower chest, or hips.

Is it harmful?

No. The machine only records the ECG. It doesn't send electricity into the body
Customer Support Services:

BACKGROUND CHECK / SOCIAL SECURITY VERIFICATION

Required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by companies and individuals.

Now you can let us perform this time consuming requirement and enjoy same-day results to verify and qualify potential employees.

Includes:

Nationwide Criminal History Report: Statewide repositories and archives, Department of Corrections, Local county information, Traffic violations and infractions, Administration of court's records, Nationwide Registered Sex Offender Search, All 50 states, District of Columbia (D.C.) & Guam, Appalert Federal Criminal Data, App Alert OFAC (Global Terror Watchlist), Proprietary Offender Data.

AND

Social Security Number Verification Trace: Establishing whether the SSN is valid, Determining that the SSN is actually registered to your employee/candidate, Verifies the SSN itself, Reveals past and present addresses, Exposes any aliases or maiden names used, Establishes the timeframe of when the SSN was issued, put into use, and the state of issue.

Same-day results if person has a clean past. If there is an offense greater than a misdemeanor or minor infraction there is a 2-4 day wait period while the background check goes through County Confirmation.

DRIVING RECORDS (MVR)

Required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by companies and individuals.

Now you can let us perform this time consuming requirement and enjoy same-day results to verify and qualify potential employees.

Includes Motor Vehicle Record: Reports statewide driving records, including CDL status, for at least 3 years and possibly up to 7 years. License suspensions, Revocations, Accidents, Traffic violations, Insurance lapses and Unpaid or unanswered summons.

Same-day results.

POLICY EVALUATIONS & WRITING

Drug & Alcohol Policy and Company Policy writing as required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by both DOT and NON-DOT Companies.

STAT Testing can help your business draft a solid drug-free workplace policy that benefits everyone – your business, the management team and employees.

Every policy can be individualized to meet your company's needs, whether you are regulated under any agency of DOT, TDLR or your own Company Policy. It outlines the behavior you expect of employees and covers your company legally in those "sticky" situations.

IT ALSO ADDRESSES:

  • The purpose and scope of your drug-free program
  • Employee responsibilities
  • Confidentiality concerns
  • Drug and Alcohol testing
  • Employee assistance and community resources
  • Discipline for violating the policy
  • And much more…
Once your policy is written, STAT Testing also offers free assistance to help keep your policy up to date and informs you about new regulations, statutes and case law that affect the workplace.

MRO (MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER) SERVICES

Services of a Medical Review Officer and Toxicology Specialist for both DOT and NON-DOT Companies.

The Medical Review Officer's responsibility is to ensure the integrity of the drug test result. Although we offer (and recommend) MRO services for both Federal (DOT) and Non-Federal (NON-DOT) test results, review of the Federal results is required by law.

It is the MRO's job to protect both the employer, as well as the employee, by ensuring the integrity of the drug screening process. Ensuring the integrity of the process includes the following; making certain that no one is falsely accused of illegally using drugs, reviewing cases of inappropriate drug use, and ensuring the accuracy and defensibility of the test results. Our MRO is experienced in the field of substance abuse recognition and provides services in accordance with Federal Regulations as specified by the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS). Our highly-qualified MRO team will provide administrative review of required test results, before they are ultimately reported to the client.

DRUG PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (CONSORTIUM / TPA)

Program Management as required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies.

As you are aware, DOT requires that regulated companies with ten or less drivers/employees must be actively participating in a consortium. So, whether your company is regulated by DOT guidelines, your Host Company's Policy, or your own Company Policy, keeping compliant and up-to-date on all required testing and record-keeping can quickly become a time-consuming and stressful responsibility.

Our Drug Program maintains and implements requirements of Company Policy, DOT Compliance, and Individual Contract Requirements, monthly Random Selections, Quarterly Statistic Reports and Annual Calendar Summary Reports. Nationwide Collection Sites available at a moments notice with just a phone call. Post Accident kits available. Many other services to numerous to list.

The following description of services provided through our Consortium or TPA Services can relieve you of those headaches for a very nominal fee.

COLLECTION SITE SET-UP

Nationwide Collection Site Locator and Set-up for when you have an employee or a whole crew in a different location.

Give us any information you have: city, state, zip, area code. We'll have a site ready and waiting for your employees!

Safety & Training Services:

SAFETY TRAINING COURSES

The process is point and click simple. Click below to find out more information and see demos for the many classes that are now available to be taken from the comfort of your own home, office, or schedule a time to take the course from one of our comfortable workstations.

Online or correspondence courses for Industrial Safety & Requirements under OSHA, DOT, Plant Entry, etc. We can also provide certification, re-certification and State-Required Continuing Education Credits (CE) for Real Estate, Insurance, Healthcare, Beauty and many other fields.

EMPLOYEE EDUCATION TRAININGS

OSHA, DOT & Company Required Trainings such as:

  • Employee Drug and Alcohol Education & Awareness Training
  • OSHA 10 Hour Training
  • CPR, AED & First Aid Training and Certification
  • And many more…

SUPERVISOR AWARENESS TRAINING

MEETS DOT REQUIREMENT UNDER 49 CFR Section 382.603:

  • In-depth knowledge of Drug & Alcohol abuse in the workplace
  • Featured information on the latest drug trends
  • Discussion on methods employees try to use to beat a drug screen
  • Guidance on protocols and MORE

CPR / AED / FIRST AID TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

FIRST AID & CPR/AED TRAINING -2 Year Certification required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by companies, individuals and schools.

Includes American Red Cross First Aid Certification and American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification.

Adult, Child & Infant training. Wallet Certification Card & Student Workbook.

Other Testing Services:

UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE TESTING & COLLECTION

Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents, schools and courts.

Did you find something that you don't recognize? Is it a pill? A powder? A needle and syringe? Does it look like a controlled substance, like marijuana or cocaine?

Our laboratory does an analysis and multiple level testing to identify different substances. We help companies, schools, attorney firms and thousands of concerned parents, landlords and friends to identify that suspicious substance.

DNA / PATERNITY TESTING & COLLECTION

DNA Testing can determine any of the following:

  • To determine whether a man is the biological father of a child (Paternity)
  • If alleged father is deceased, samples may be available from the medical examiner, coroner, hospital or funeral home in order to perform the test
  • To determine whether a woman is the biological mother of a child (Maternity)
  • To determine the relationship between a child and possible grandparents in the absence of an alleged father
  • To determine the relationship between siblings; whether two children share one or both parents
  • To determine the relationship between twins; whether twins are fraternal or identical
  • To determine the biological relationship of a child to close relatives (Family Reconstruction)

Our Tests Are: -Legally Defensible -Affordable -Fully Accredited (AABB)

The Collection: A swab, which is similar to a large Q-tip is gently rubbed inside the mouth along the lining of the jaw. Cells stick to the swab and the laboratory can extract the DNA from these cells. A cheek swab is the preferred method of gathering cells from an individual because it is quick, easy and painless.

HORMONE TESTING

Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents and doctors.

Hormone Testing can determine any of the following and more:

  • Menopause: finding a natural balance (for women)
  • Andropause (the Male Menopause): finding a natural balance (for men)
  • Stress (Adrenal Imbalance): restoring adrenal balance (for everyone)
  • Hormone Balance & Health (for everyone)
  • Premature Aging
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Estrogen Dominance
  • Pregnancy Issues and Miscarriages
  • Energy
  • Depression

Our Tests Are: -Quick -Affordable -Generally Painless

The Collection: Depending on the type of testing being performed, it may be collected by saliva, blood, or blood-spot.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS & CONSULTING

Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents, doctors and insurance agencies.

Whether you have been trying to lose weight, develop healthy eating patterns or simply live a healthier life and have more energy...

Nutritional Therapy can help you prevent or manage illness, improve the quality of your health, manage your weight, decrease the need for prescription medication and offer you an overall sense of well being and energy that may have felt elusive in the past, despite your best efforts to eat well. Nutrition can help manage conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and obesity. It can also be used as an adjunct to medical treatments such as fertility treatments.

Nutritional Consulting can assist with the following and more:

  • Evaluate your specific needs & goals and come up with a plan that is suited to you.
  • Provide you with the strategies and tools necessary to begin your journey to achieving your healthy relationship with food.
  • Offer individualized nutrition counseling for weight management, sports nutrition, eating disorders, wellness and prevention. Disease specific counseling is also available for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues.
  • Provide written personalized wellness programs that are specific to your biochemistry and health issues. This program includes dietary and life style recommendations, and supporting research tailored to your needs.
  • Pre and Post Gastric Bypass Surgery Consultations

INDUSTRIAL DIAGNOSTIC LABS

Clinical Bloodwork & Urine testing as required by DOT and NON-DOT Companies. Commonly requested by companies, individuals and doctors.

Panels and Screens such as:

  • Lead, Benzene (Phenol), Phosgene, Formaldehyde, MDA-85, ZPP, and other Industrial Screening
  • Next day results can be expected on most tests.

HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LAB

Clinical Bloodwork & Urine testing. Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents and doctors.

Health Panels and Screens such as:

  • Cholesterol Profile
  • Comprehensive & Basic Metabolic (Basic Health Check)
  • Thyroid (TSH)
  • Prostate (PSA)
  • Cancer Screens
  • Diabetic Screening
  • Heart Disease Screening
  • STD Screens
  • Pregnancy
  • Paternity Testing (DNA)
  • CBC, Blood Type, and many many more…
Next day results can be expected on most tests.

WATER ANALYSIS

Commonly requested by companies, individuals, parents and courts.

Offering environmental analysis for drinking water, waste water, solid waste, ponds, lakes, rivers, etc.

  • Periodic testing will confirm the quality of your well water
  • State Well Construction Code requires that new wells be tested before use

There are several tests that if done periodically, can help owners of private wells determine whether they have safe, clean drinking water.

You should consider testing anytime you notice a change in:

  • Odor or Taste
  • Someone in the household becomes pregnant or is nursing
  • Unexplained illnesses within the household, especially in recurrent gastroenteritis
  • Significant flood, repair/installation/replacement, well integrity is compromised, within the well
  • Well is at the bottom of a hill and/or is vulnerable to runoff
  • Well is in rural area where animals graze

To provide the best customer service to our clients by remaining accessible 24/7, charging fair prices, and being the industry expert for drug testing and compliance needs.

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