Today we’d like to introduce you to Darice Anderson.
Hi Darice, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
First, we would like to mention how appreciative we are for this great opportunity. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity. We absolutely love to share about what our company is doing. At Trendsetters Enterprises we are a family owned and operated company where we take pride in giving our customers and clients an exceptional experience. Myself and my sisters Felicia Davis and Sherretta Anderson lead Trendsetters Enterprises. With over 30 years of combined experience in management, over 30 years in education, 20 years of business consulting, over 15 Years of Quality Assurance and over 6 years in Trucking, we are the Trendsetters and have what it takes to ensure your company is top notch!
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an endorsement in Early Childhood from Texas Southern University. In addition, I attended Texas A&M the Downtown Dallas location for graduate school with emphasis on Business Management. I am a certified DOT Specimen Collector. Also, I have taken 2 years of Pre-Med courses. Further, I recently completed a training and am now a Phlebotomist. I worked at Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas for 10 years as a Program Supervisor where I managed multiple social service programs. I have over 19 years of experience working with non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. I consider myself an expert in Non-Profit Development.
My sister Felicia Davis holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science and is an expert logistics management trainer. Also, she is a 10-year expert in insurance investigation/mediation. Mrs. Davis has established and scaled many successful businesses including 3 trucking companies which positions her perfectly to be the majority shareholder of L. Davis Logistics.
Lastly, my sister Sherretta “Nicole” Anderson’s background is in the medical field. She has experience in working in medical billing and coding, finance and bookkeeping.
I am the Laboratory Director and have skilled and trained phlebotomists working under my supervision.
Business Concept
At Trendsetters Enterprises Laboratory we target logistics companies to help them create and run their companies right the 1st time.
Trendsetters Enterprises is a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) laboratory where we empower logistics companies with the necessary support to ensure the success of their employees, and their partner relationships. Through Trendsetters Enterprises laboratory our focus is education and training.
We offer DOT and NON- DOT drug testing services, small meeting room space, Professional Virtual Addresses and Commercial Driver License (CDL) Screening services for other companies. We also provide thorough and up to date customized trainings based on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCA) guidelines. Our trainings include, Hiring the Right CDL Driver, Hours of Service, Hiring the Right Consortium and Submitting Accurate and Timely Compliance Audits. Our in-depth training coupled with our Department of Transportation (DOT) and NON-DOT lab services will help to decrease 18-wheeler accidents and fatalities in the USA.
OUR MISSION
To be the most preferred Business Service Center in the U.S.A. – applying insight, service quality and innovation to create sustainable growth for business and society.
OUR VISION
Connection people, businesses, and communities to a better future – by connecting you with real resources and exceptional training.
Our Drug and Alcohol Testing Laboratory Services:
Types of Drug Testing
Trendsetters Enterprises offers many different types of drug testing, such as urine testing, hair testing, breath alcohol, and specialty testing. We can test for hundreds of different types of drugs, alcohol, and unknown substances. When you order a test through Trendsetters Enterprises, you can rest assured you are in good hands. We only use SAMHSA certified labs and all of our laboratory-based testing is signed off by an MRO (Medical Review Officer). Our drug testing center is here to provide you with the highest quality testing for all major drugs, as well as any less common drugs you may need testing for.
We are able to offer urine, hair, alcohol and specialty testing at our 20,000+ collection sites nationwide. We are conveniently located in Desoto, Texas. We offer mobile services and have partners all over United States, and ordering a test is always quick and easy.
Whether you are looking to send an employee for a pre-employment test or you have to perform a court-ordered test, we would be glad to help you out. Our SAMHSA certified labs will follow proper procedures to ensure that all of our tests are valid. We also offer services to ensure that you are in compliance with the Department of Transportation, specifically DOT 5 panel urine tests and breath-alcohol testing.
Call our office today at 806.416.0119 ext. 1 to have your panel custom made and get tested right away!
Why You Need a Drug Test Panel
As a long-accepted and scientifically proven, defensible and court admissible method to screen for drug abuse, drug testing has a wide variety of uses.
A large portion of drug tests conducted are for employment-related purposes. Employers rely heavily on employee drug testing because drug abuse in the workplace costs companies’ tens of billions of dollars every year and has a negative impact on workplace productivity, attendance, turnover rate, safety, and more. Combined with a comprehensive drug-free workplace policy, the right drug test panel can help keep your business safe, protected, and running efficiently.
Employers are cautioned to make sure they are aware of any state-specific laws that may limit the substances that they can screen for, how testing is conducted, and what instances drug testing can take place.
If your company must comply with the testing requirements of the Department of Transportation, Trendsetters Enterprises offers the products, services and testing panels to ensure you remain DOT-compliant, specifically with our DOT 5 panel urine tests and breath-alcohol testing.
Drug testing is conducted for many different reasons and applications, such as:
- Employment purposes – Utilized in the workplace for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, promotional, security clearance, post-accident, and return-to-duty instances. *
- Federal testing – To comply with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations or other federal requirements.
- Court-ordered drug testing – Testing as a condition of the court.
- Probation – Testing as a condition of the court or probation officer.
- Rehabilitation drug testing – Testing as a condition of a rehabilitation program or other Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) requirement to confirm the abstinence of drug use.
- Child custody drug testing – Testing as a condition of child custody hearings.
- Criminal cases – Testing as a condition of the court or law enforcement.
We also provide Wrap Around Services:
SAP Professional Services
Licensed Nurse Practitioner – DOT Physicals
Driver Recruitment Services
Job Placement Services/Referral
Mental Health Referrals
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Thankfully, because of our combined experience, skills and knowledge we have progressed very smoothly. The challenge we have is that we have created a new company and with any new company you must have an action plan to create success. Trendsetters Enterprises has been accepted to participate in the Muse Family Foundation and Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center/ Fair Park Cohort/ Technical Assistance Program. Through this program it helps us to overcome any obstacles with which we are faced. We have a mentor and coaches who are experts in business development who will help us take our business to the next level. Additionally, as leaders of our company we are determined to succeed and provide our unique services to our community and beyond. We are constantly working on our branding and marketing to ensure our name is known. Also, being a member of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association and the Desoto Chamber of Commerce is helping us to gain exposure. We continue to develop partnerships, and collaborations providing projects that will prove to be a success for not only us but our partners and beneficial for our community.
As a partnership with 3-N-1 Trinity Services we are offering a FREE Summer Youth Development Program. Our goal is to build and strengthen personal qualities that enable adolescents to grow and flourish throughout life. We have a passion to ensure the well-being of the child and youth emotionally, physically, mentally, and socially. Through our FREE program we offer 3 (45 to 60 minute) enrichment sessions to non- profit organizations mostly in low poverty areas. Our sessions include:
Integrity
Communication
Courtesy
Responsibility
Teamwork
Leadership
Setting Goals
Positive attitude
Mistakes will happen
Communication
Teamwork
Not following the crowd
Time management
Education
Financial Literacy
Career Readiness
Work Etiquette
Drug/Alcohol Awareness (Say No! Don’t Do it Reconsider)
Volunteerism
The importance of volunteering
Social Skills
Manners
Sharing
Respecting other’s personal space
Listening
Cooperating (teamwork)
How to be a friend
We have partnered with employers in the community to offer:
Intro to Phlebotomy Seminar
CPR/ First Aid Seminar
Heimlich maneuver
Cooking/Healthy Snacks
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
We serve non-profit and for-profit companies with a passion for community improvement. We are set apart from others because we are focused not only on our company’s success but on the success of our fellow partners. We encourage partnerships and opportunities for collaboration that will allow us to offer our services in an effort to enhance other’s business model. We proudly provide our mobile drug and alcohol testing with our weekend 24-hour on-call services. This Fall we will add Finger Printing Services in partnership with a local company. This will allow us to offer more services and also be able to expand other companies’ services as well.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you, or support you?
We welcome opportunities for partnerships and collaborations. We particularly look for partnerships that make sense. Because we are able to offer nonprofit and for-profit services, we are able to work with so many in our community. For instance, our Youth Program will definitely need volunteers and monetary and supplies/equipment donations. The contact person for The Youth Development Program is Darice Anderson, Program Director, darice@trensettersllc.com, (903) 245-1446, or Jameka Brown, Program Coordinator, jameka@trendsettersllc.com or (806) 416-0119.
We are open to organizations and individuals sharing our information on their website and social media. Further, we are seeking collaboration with companies needing our drug and alcohol testing services.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.trendsettersllc.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trendsetters_enterprisesllc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrendsettersEnterprisesLLC
- Other: Phone: 806) 416-0119.
