ASAP Programs

What ASAP Programs does

ASAP Programs is a Tampa, Florida-based compliance technology and services provider founded in 1988 that delivers drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and turnkey workplace compliance programs to employers across the United States. The company serves thousands of employers ranging from individual owner-operators to large fleets, with primary focus on DOT-regulated industries through its FMCSA compliance program (49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40), USCG maritime compliance (46 CFR Part 16), federal contractor compliance under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and state-specific drug-free workplace programs in 12 states that qualify employers for workers' compensation premium discounts of 5-10%. Its proprietary core platform is Applicant360 (acquired as Peoplefacs Screening in 2007), augmented by DART (Direct Applicant Registration for Testing) and RPM (Random Program Manager), all integrated with major laboratory partners LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, CRL, Escreen, and Formfox to provide access to a nationwide network of 10,000+ drug testing collection sites, SAMHSA/CAP-certified testing, and certified MRO review. Adjacent offerings include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), DOT physical exams, tuberculosis and vaccine titer testing, FCRA-compliant background screening packages, and online supervisor/employee compliance training courses.

The business model combines transaction-fee revenue (per-test drug testing bundled with electronic registration, chain of custody, specimen validity testing, lab analysis, and MRO review; per-screen background checks) with recurring subscription revenue (annual compliance programs for FMCSA, USCG, federal contractors, and state DFWP certifications). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct B2B sales: inside/phone sales via 800-329-6334, account managers for enterprise clients, quote request forms on the website, and content marketing through an industry insights blog covering FMCSA Clearinghouse and DOT regulatory topics. Distribution channels include a self-service digital platform (secure.applicant360.com), on-site/mobile testing, and nationwide collection site coverage. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no public revenue figures, and is described as founder/owner-operated with an 11-50 employee headcount range.

Name

ASAP Programs

Legal name

ASAP Programs

Website

https://asap-programs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASAP Programs, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a B2B compliance technology provider offering drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and turnkey workplace compliance programs through its proprietary Applicant360 platform to employers across the United States, with particular focus on DOT, FMCSA, USCG, federal contractor, and state workers' compensation regulatory verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Screening Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordination (BPACALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Pre-Employment Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAFAKAM), Occupational Health & Employer Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAK)

Keywords

• Drug testing services
• Background screening services
• DOT compliance programs
• Workplace compliance management
• Employment screening solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Drug Testing Services: Bundled per-test pricing for drug testing that includes electronic registration, chain-of-custody collection, specimen validity testing, laboratory testing by SAMHSA/CAP certified labs, and MRO review of all results. Sold as individual components or bundled with compliance programs.
2. Background Screening Services: Comprehensive background check packages through Applicant360 platform including criminal searches, verifications, and international checks. Can be packaged with pre-employment drug tests for combined screening solutions.
3. Compliance Program Subscriptions: Turnkey drug-free workplace programs that qualify employers for state workers' comp premium discounts. Programs include policy development, training, testing coordination, MRO services, and annual certification support. Offered as annual subscriptions with renewal requirements.
4. DOT/FMCSA Compliance Services: All-in-one FMCSA compliance platform covering policy development, random pool management, driver selections, MRO review, Clearinghouse reporting, background checks, DOT physicals, and electronic driver qualification files. Typically sold as bundled annual programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ASAP Programs delivers drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and workplace compliance programs to employers across the United States. Services include DOT-compliant testing, state drug-free workplace programs, FMCSA and USCG compliance bundles, and background checks, all managed through the proprietary Applicant360 cloud platform. The company leverages a multi-laboratory network spanning 10,000+ collection sites nationwide.

Product overview

ASAP Programs is a compliance-focused technology platform offering integrated drug testing, background screening, and workplace compliance services. The core product ecosystem centers on the Applicant360 proprietary platform for background checks, combined with DART (Direct Applicant Registration for Testing), RPM (Random Program Manager) for random testing consortiums, and Applicant Invite for hiring automation. Services include nationwide drug testing (DOT and non-DOT) through a network of 10,000+ collection sites partnering with LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, CRL, and Escreen, with all results reviewed by certified Medical Review Officers. Compliance programs cover FMCSA (commercial motor vehicles), USCG (maritime), federal contractors (Drug-Free Workplace Act), and state-specific Workers' Comp Discount Programs across 12 states. Add-on services include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health screening (DOT physicals, TB testing), and online education courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Applicant360: Proprietary online application for background screening services, providing secure interface for criminal searches, verifications, and drug test scheduling
• DART
• RPM

Products and services

• Applicant360 Background Screening Platform Proprietary online platform providing a secure, easy-to-use interface for processing background screening services, drug test scheduling, result retrieval, and archiving. Can be packaged with pre-employment drug tests for an integrated screening experience.
• Drug Testing Services Comprehensive drug testing including Federal (DOT), State (HRS), and Forensic (Non-DOT) lab-based and instant testing, saliva/oral fluid testing, hair testing, and alcohol testing. Bundled pricing includes electronic registration, chain-of-custody procedures, specimen validity testing, SAMHSA/CAP certified lab testing, and MRO review.
• Collection Site Network Nationwide network of 10,000+ drug testing collection sites providing convenient access for employers, including remote locations and extended hours facilities, integrated through partnerships with LabCorp, CRL, Quest Diagnostics, Escreen, and Formfox.
• Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services Certified Medical Review Officers review all drug test results from certified laboratories before reporting to employers, verifying legitimate medical explanations for positive results to protect against ADA violations.
• On-site/Mobile Drug Testing Mobile drug testing services for random testing, job fairs, late shift changes, and rural job sites. Economical and convenient alternative to sending employees to collection sites.
• Employment Background Checks Comprehensive background screening services including criminal searches (nationwide, state, county, federal), verifications (employment, education, credentials), international checks, Motor Vehicle Records, and healthcare sanctions, operated through the Applicant360 platform with FCRA compliance tools.
• FMCSA Compliance Program DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing compliance program for CDL employers operating commercial motor vehicles, including policy development, random testing consortium, driver qualification files, FMCSA Clearinghouse queries, background checks, DOT physicals, and electronic DQ file management per 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40.
• USCG Compliance Program Drug and alcohol testing compliance program for U.S. Coast Guard maritime personnel per 46 CFR Part 16, including individual consortium enrollment, marine employer compliance packages, online supervisory training, and post-accident testing kits.
• Drug-Free Workplace Programs Turnkey drug-free workplace programs combining deterrence (testing and disciplinary policy), education (substance abuse awareness), and assistance (EAP support), including certificate of compliance, policy development, online training, lab setup, and MRO review.
• Federal Contractors Drug-Free Workplace Program Compliance program for organizations receiving federal contracts of $100,000 or more or federal grants under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, providing complete components for 24-hour implementation including policy development, testing, and annual certification support.
• Workers' Comp Discount Programs State-specific Drug-Free Workplace Programs designed to meet each state's requirements for Workers' Compensation premium discounts of 5% to 10%, available in 12 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wyoming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Workers' Comp Premium Discounts: 5-10% reduction in workers' compensation insurance premiums through state-certified programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• LabCorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor laboratory partnership providing SAMHSA-certified drug testing services. LabCorp provides specimen testing, and ASAP integrates their services into the Applicant360 platform for electronic ordering and result retrieval.
• CRL (Clinical Reference Laboratory)coreTechnology or IntegrationLaboratory partnership providing SAMHSA-certified drug testing. CRL is integrated into ASAP's Multi-Lab technology network, expanding collection site access and testing capacity.
• Quest DiagnosticscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor laboratory partnership providing SAMHSA-certified drug testing services. Quest Diagnostics integrated into ASAP's nationwide testing network with electronic registration and result reporting.
• EscreensupportingTechnology or IntegrationLaboratory services partnership providing drug testing. Escreen integrated into ASAP's Multi-Lab technology providing additional laboratory options and collection site coverage.
• FormfoxsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCollection site and form management partnership. Formfox provides electronic chain-of-custody forms integrated into ASAP's testing platform for streamlined specimen handling.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions: One of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the U.S., operating a dedicated Employer Solutions division that provides DOT and non-DOT drug testing, MRO services, and biometric screening. Quest is both an ASAP partner and a competitor, offering bundled employer health services at greater scale.
• LabCorp Drug Development / Employer Services: National clinical laboratory network with a substantial employer drug testing and wellness business. Like Quest, LabCorp is both a partner (integrated into Applicant360) and a competitor for large employer accounts, offering similar SAMHSA-certified testing at scale.
• Concentra (eScreen): Occupational health provider operating a large network of clinics plus the eScreen digital drug testing platform. Competes with ASAP on employer drug testing, occupational health, and DOT physicals, with substantially greater clinic footprint and scale.

Direct peers

• Sterling (Sterling Talent Solutions): Direct competitor offering background screening combined with drug testing and occupational health services to enterprise employers. Sterling provides integrated hiring solutions comparable to ASAP's Applicant360 + drug testing bundle, often competing for the same mid-market and large employer RFPs.
• HireRight: Global background screening and drug testing provider serving enterprise and mid-market employers, with strong presence in transportation and regulated industries. Overlaps directly with ASAP on DOT-compliant screening and integrated employer solutions.
• Checkr: Technology-led background screening platform that has expanded into drug testing and continuous monitoring. While more developer/ATS-integration focused, Checkr competes for the same pre-employment screening RFPs as ASAP, particularly among mid-market employers.
• Accurate Background: Background screening provider offering drug testing, occupational health, and compliance services to employers of all sizes. Directly comparable to ASAP on the screening + drug testing combination, with a similar vertical mix in transportation and healthcare.
• USA Mobile Drug Testing: Franchise-based network specializing in on-site and mobile drug and alcohol testing for employers, including DOT-compliant services. Overlaps with ASAP's on-site testing offering and DOT program focus, particularly for event- and job-site based testing.
• Crimcheck: Mid-market background screening provider that bundles drug testing and compliance services. Most directly comparable to ASAP on FCRA-compliant screening, integrated drug testing, and SMB-to-mid-market employer focus.

Regional players

• Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) Consortium: Industry association and consortium that offers random testing program administration and compliance resources to employers, particularly in transportation. Operates as an alternative pooled model to ASAP's RPM (Random Program Manager).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asap-programs

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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