New MC trying to get a pre employment drug test?

As an owner operator you must be enrolled in a consortium, which is what Quest was likely trying to sign you up for. You can't just decide to go take a pre-employment or random test anywhere you choose to without a contract with their program.

For owner operators there are plenty of choices including CMCI which is run by OOIDA. Their program is reasonable and compliant, plus you will get support thru your OOIDA membership with other compliance questions.
CMCI Registration - OOIDA
Drug screening | Quest Diagnostics

 

No I don't know Quest's pricing but from my experience it should be around $150 a year plus a fee for the pre-employment test and any post-accident test you may need to take. The annual fee usually covers the random testing and administrative costs.

 

Just google drug consortium, find one with good reviews, sign up with them, they will send you for a whiz quiz and you will be on your way. Make sure you update FMCSA clearinghouse with who you pick as a drug consortium. They will handle your ramdoms etc.

Mine charges like $65 a year to manage mine.

American Drug Consortium is who I use. I think OOIDA does it as well. There are a ton out there so research and pick one with good reviews.

 

Vertical Identity I think its 85.00 a year, They do it all for me, They even applied and submitted my passenger approval request

 

That's who I use. The test itself is $55.00 and they will keep you local in the area you reside in.

 

TA1199

Yes they will. I have had a really good experience with them so far, So have some other folks I know that use them, SO far so good and prices are decent. We will see what the future holds

 

I really like that if I need something I can simply text my rep and get a near-immediate response to my inquiry.