About Us
About Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance Services Based in Texas and Louisiana, and Available Nation Wide.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance Services (DATCS) is one of the leading substance abuse program administrators providing complete, full service drug testing programs to state or federal companies and schools throughout the United States. Our database of approved collection sites allows us to provide nationwide coverage. Our corporate office is in Longview, TX, with DATCS owned collection facilities in Tyler, Texas; Wichita Falls, Texas; and Shreveport, Louisiana.
DATCS’s strength and focus is on customer service. With over 35 years of experience in administering substance abuse programs, we take pride in being considered one of the top educators in our industry. Our experience has built our reputation for excellent service and expert compliance knowledge.
We are one of the leaders in DOT compliance with a designated department staying updated on federal statutes and regulations.
We provide complete designated employee representative (DER) training on all the procedures. Test results can be obtained quickly by using our secure web results, fax or email reporting methods.
Student testing programs maintain a cost effective and secure process for school districts.
Drug and alcohol collections are only conducted by trained specimen collectors under strict chain-of-custody procedures. We maintain partnerships with the highest quality laboratory and service providers in the industry to provide the fastest turnaround time for your applicants results so you can get back to what matters most. Other services include alternative specimen testing including hair and nail as well as complete criminal, driving and work history searches.
Spectacular service. Rapid results. Accurate answers.
Words From The President
From Reluctance to Passion
When I received a call asking me to help start a drug testing company in Longview, Texas, over 35 years ago, I could not say “No, thank you” fast enough. I had no clue about drugs, and I definitely knew nothing about testing for drugs. However, with much persuasion, I accepted, and the rest is history. Looking back at the many challenges I experienced as a new business owner, careerwoman, and single parent with two small children, I can honestly say I’m so blessed that the Lord gave me a career that is never boring, always new, and challenging every day. The sky’s the limit for learning and education. I never felt like I was coming to work, but I woke up daily looking forward to another new adventure. You just cannot get luckier than that in life.
The Pursuit of Excellence in Drug Testing
My first rental office had one secretary, two phones, and one bathroom, and if you were over 5’7”, you had to duck your head. (Those were the good old days!) In my first year, I figured out very quickly that I needed all the education I could get to be successful in this business. So, I flew to Washington D.C. and became a charter member of SAPAA (Substance Abuse Professional Administration Association), which was the first association developed for third-party administrators in the drug testing industry.
DATCS–Empowering a Drug-Free Future
Today, as a Certified Woman Owned Business (WBE) and Texas HUB (HUB) – I am devoting my life, time, and energy to creating a drug-free environment for our schools and businesses. Then, we can give our future generation a reason to say “No” to drugs so that they can live in a safe and productive world. DATCS is now one of the largest third-party administrators in the United States, with over 10,000 collection site partners, 4 branch locations, and over 35 wonderful and dedicated employees.
Leading the Charge: DATCS’s Commitment to Excellence and Global Expansion
Mission Statement
Our Vision
We see comprehensive prevention, detection, and early intervention programs having a massive impact on reducing substance abuse and improving the safety and wellbeing of families, businesses, and schools.