Chauffeur Credentialing Recognized by the Port of Seattle

A limousine carrier must keep on file and make available for inspection proof that each chauffeur:

• Is at least 21 years of age
• Holds a valid Washington State Driver License
• Has passed an initial test and is participating in a random drug testing program
• Has a satisfactory driving record
• Completed and passed the four (or more) hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving (NSCDD) course
• Has results of a background check of the chauffeur performed by the Washington State Patrol
• Has a DOT medical certificate certifying the individual’s fitness to be a chauffeur (a new exam and medical certificate is required every 2 years)

The process typically takes 48-72 hours. All of the following must be completed with qualifying results:

• Criminal Background Check (this may take longer if you’ve resided outside of WA)
• Standard 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Knowledge Test

You must also provide the following:

• Copy of Valid WA State Driver’s License
• Copy of Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• Defensive Driving Course Completion Certificate

Chauffeur credentials must be renewed every two years. You must complete a criminal background check with qualifying results to renew your credentials. You must also provide a copy of the following:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate

We will provide you with an online link. Fill out the information on the new driver / renewal application and attach the required documents. An invoice for payment will be sent to you once the application is received.

No, you must have a WA State driver’s license to be credentialed through Alliance 2020.

You can order a DOT physical exam through Alliance 2020 or utilize your own physician. The physician used must be DOT approved.

​You can renew today. The only requirement for renewal is that your DOT medical card is valid at the time of renewal. WAC 308-83-140 requires that your DOT medical card be renewed every two years.

Please email us at credentials@alliance2020.com and we can get you signed up. Documents needed are:

• WA State Driver’s License
• WA State Business License with either a Limousine Carrier Endorsement or Limousine Vehicles Endorsement

Yes, per RCW 46.72A.090, every limo driver must be enrolled in a random drug testing program.

Our credentialing department will send out an email notice and text message regarding random drug screening. You will have 2 days to provide a urine sample under Alliance 2020’s laboratory account.

Random selections are pulled quarterly. The random percentage follows the DOT FMCSA annual percentage. Drug screens are spread out evenly throughout the quarter.

Yes, the payment is the responsibility of the driver / or employer if the employer agrees. Alliance 2020 manages the random drug testing program, but the program does not include the collection and laboratory cost.

A disqualification remains in effect until you undergo a drug and alcohol assessment by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Once the SAP provides completion paperwork to Alliance 2020, the reinstatement package can be ordered.

No, credentials cannot be transferred between companies. The new driver application process must be started. Conversely, if you were credentialed by another credentialing company and are now working for a company that uses Alliance 2020, you will also need to be recredentialed.

Please see WAC 308-83-150 for disqualifying charges for chauffeurs.