What AZC Drug Testing does

AZC Drug Testing is a privately held, Tucson-headquartered employment screening and DOT compliance provider founded in 1996 by Gary Oschmann and rebranded to its current name in 2023. The company operates seven wholly-owned Arizona collection sites (Tucson, Northwest Tucson, Avondale, Phoenix, Chandler, Sun City/Peoria, Sierra Vista), a fleet of six mobile testing units, and is affiliated with a national network of 10,000+ collection sites across all 50 states.

Its core offering is a portfolio of DOT drug and alcohol testing consortium programs covering all six DOT modes (FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG), built around 49 CFR Part 40 procedures, SAMHSA-certified laboratory processing (EIA screening, GC/MS confirmation, MRO review), and an online compliance portal for ordering, random pool management, recordkeeping, and FMCSA Clearinghouse administration. Pricing is subscription-based per driver/employee ($45-$100 annually) plus per-test fees ($65 drug, $55 breath alcohol) and ancillary compliance services (FMCSA Clearinghouse registration $150, DOT policy $125).

Revenue is generated through recurring consortium memberships, per-test transaction fees, background screening, fingerprinting services via the Arizona Livescan partnership, DNA/paternity testing, supervisor and DER training, and add-on compliance modules. The go-to-market blends enterprise field sales and inside sales with self-serve online consortium enrollment, supported by content marketing, a podcast, state-specific SEO landing pages, and a multi-channel referral network. Growth has been driven by a series of tuck-in acquisitions (2013-2021) and product extensions rather than external funding.

Name

AZC Drug Testing

Legal name

AZC Drug Testing

Website

https://azcdt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AZC Drug Testing is a privately held Tucson, Arizona-based employment screening provider offering DOT consortium drug and alcohol testing, background screening, fingerprinting, and compliance services to employers and individuals across all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordination (BPACALAE)

Keywords

• DOT drug testing
• Employee screening services
• Background screening
• Mobile drug testing
• Compliance management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consortium Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for DOT consortium programs that include random testing, enrollment certificates, quarterly random selections, and reporting. Membership tiers vary by DOT mode and number of drivers/employees.
2. Individual Drug and Alcohol Testing: Per-test fees for non-random drug tests ($65) and breath alcohol tests ($55) not included in consortium membership.
3. Background Screening Services: Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR), county/state/federal criminal searches, social security verification, sex offender registry searches, and workers' compensation background reports.
4. Additional Compliance Services: FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Assistance ($150), DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy development ($125), Supervisor Training, MVR & Background Checks, and SAP Follow-up Program.
5. DNA and Fingerprinting Services: DNA paternity testing services using accredited labs, and fingerprinting services through partnerships with Arizona Livescan, FieldPrint, IDEMIA TSA, and PrintScan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AZC Drug Testing provides DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing compliance programs (consortium memberships) across six DOT modes (FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG), together with per-test drug and alcohol screening, background screening, fingerprinting, and DNA/paternity testing services. The company operates 7 wholly-owned Arizona collection sites, a mobile testing fleet, and an online compliance portal that delivers enrollment certificates, random selections, results recordkeeping, and employee pool management to employers and individuals nationwide.

Product overview

AZC Drug Testing is a full-service employment screening and DOT compliance provider offering a unified platform of drug testing, background screening, and compliance management services. The core offering centers on DOT Consortium Programs for managing drug and alcohol testing compliance across six DOT modes (FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG), complemented by Drug & Alcohol Testing services using SAMHSA-certified laboratories. Additional products include Background Screening (MVR reports, criminal searches), Fingerprinting Services via Arizona Livescan, DNA/Paternity Testing, Motor Carrier Compliance, and Training Programs. Add-on modules include Drug-Free Workplace Programs, Onsite & Mobile Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse Services, and Consortium Enrollment. The company serves employers nationwide through 7 Arizona collection sites, a national network of 10,000+ collection sites, and mobile testing units. Originally founded as The Oschmann Organization in 1996, the company rebranded to AZC Drug Testing in 2023 following multiple acquisitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DOT Consortium Programs Subscription-based consortium membership for DOT-regulated employers and owner-operators covering all random drug and alcohol testing across six DOT modes.
• Drug & Alcohol Testing Pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing processed by SAMHSA-certified laboratories using EIA screening and GC/MS confirmation, with MRO review.
• Background Screening

Quantifiable outcome

• Flat annual fee covers cost of ALL random selections, eliminating per-test costs if employees are selected multiple times per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona LivescancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArizona Livescan Network Partner providing professional FD-258 fingerprinting services for Arizona DPS-approved fingerprint clearance cards, employment background checks, and licensing requirements. AZC Drug Testing locations are equipped as Arizona Livescan collection sites across 7 Arizona locations.
• FieldPrint ArizonaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectronic livescan fingerprinting service coordinated through Arizona Department of Public Safety. Available at Northwest Tucson, Avondale, Phoenix, Chandler, Sun City, and Sierra Vista locations for Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Cards and I-9 Verification.
• IDEMIA TSA ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFingerprinting and identity verification services available at Tucson location. Covers TSA PreCheck, Hazmat Endorsement, TWIC Card, and FTSP services through pre-enrollment at tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov.
• PrintScanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFingerprint card and biometric identity services available at Sierra Vista location through registration at printscan.com.
• National Collection Site NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated network of more than 10,000 collection sites across all 50 states, enabling AZC Drug Testing to serve clients nationwide with consistent testing protocols and SAMHSA-certified laboratory processing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• DrugTestCard: Direct-to-consumer and employer drug testing kit provider offering on-site instant screening with MRO confirmation. Comparable as an emerging player in the drug testing compliance space, though focused on instant kits rather than full consortium/TPA services.
• National Drug Screening: Online TPA specializing in DOT consortium enrollment and nationwide drug testing coordination for owner-operators and small carriers. Comparable as a digital-first consortium competitor targeting the same small-fleet/owner-operator segment with lower-overhead enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Quest Diagnostics: National clinical laboratory giant offering employer drug testing, occupational health, and background screening services. Directly comparable as a SAMHSA-certified lab and TPA serving DOT-regulated employers at massive scale, though it operates as a full-service diagnostics incumbent rather than a regional specialist.
• LabCorp (Laboratory Corporation of America): Major clinical laboratory network providing employer drug testing, DNA testing, and occupational health services. Comparable as a federally certified lab serving DOT-regulated employers, with a broader diagnostics portfolio than AZC's compliance-focused niche.
• Concentra (Select Medical): Occupational health and urgent care provider offering drug testing, physicals, and workers' compensation services through hundreds of clinics. Comparable as an employer-facing compliance provider but with a much broader clinical footprint and primary-care orientation.

Direct peers

• HireRight: Global background screening provider offering drug testing, MVRs, criminal checks, and DOT compliance services. Directly comparable as an enterprise-focused TPA with integrated compliance technology and national collection network for transportation and safety-sensitive employers.
• eScreen (Asurion): Technology-forward drug testing TPA and platform provider for employer screening programs, including DOT consortium services. Directly comparable as a competing third-party administrator with proprietary digital collection technology and broad national reach for regulated employers.
• AccuSourceHR: Mid-market background screening and drug testing TPA offering DOT compliance, MVRs, and occupational health services. Comparable as a similarly-sized regional-to-national TPA serving transportation and safety-sensitive employers with bundled compliance programs.
• USA Mobile Drug Testing: Franchise network of mobile and on-site drug testing providers serving employers nationwide. Comparable as a competing mobile collection and DOT compliance service, with similar geographic expansion through franchise/affiliate models versus AZC's owned-site approach.
• Sterling (Sterling Talent Solutions): Technology-driven background screening and identity services company that includes drug testing administration as part of its employer suite. Directly comparable as a TPA offering consortium-style drug testing programs combined with MVRs, criminal searches, and compliance support for DOT-regulated employers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpLbB1Q7vTgT9P8K3xoM7cA
• Facebookfacebook.com/azcdrugtesting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/azc-drug-testing

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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