Hudson, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 14,907.

Median Age: 43.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,246.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Hudson: 135.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.5%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Hudson, Massachusetts as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hudson is 7,798 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is

Elevation: 263 feet

Land Area: 5.72 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $89,225 (it was $55,063 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $40,364 (it was $25,167 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $364,722 (it was $174,200 in 2000) Hudson:$364,722MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 13,228 - 84.1%
      Hispanic - 928 - 5.9%
      Asian alone - 505 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 466 - 3.0%
      Black alone - 285 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 27 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 10 - 0.06%

The settlement was originally part of the town of Marlborough. In June 1743, area residents Samuel Witt, John Hapgood, and others petitioned to break away from Marlborough and become a separate town, claiming the journey to attend Marlborough's town meeting was "vastly fatiguing." Their petition was denied by the Massachusetts General Court. Samuel Witt later served on committees of correspondence during the 1760s. At least nine men from the area fought with the Minutemen on April 19, 1775, as they harassed British troops along the route to Boston.

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Recognitions and Certifications

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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DOT Drug Testing Locations Hudson, MA

Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Hudson, MA and the surrounding areas provide DOT Drug Testing, DOT Alcohol Testing, DOT Physicals, Consortium enrollment and other DOT services for Employers, Single operators and all DOT modes who are required to comply with 49 CFR Part 40 in Hudson, MA including FMCSA, FTA, FAA, USCG, FRA and PHMSA . Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

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5 WINTER ST 0.2 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

157 UNION ST 2.7 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 2.7 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 3.6 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

28 Newton St 6.1 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

7 DEANE ST 6.6 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 8.8 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

7 FRANCINE RD 9.0 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 10.3 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 10.7 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

630 PLANTATION ST 12.1 miles

630 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 1605
Categories: WORCESTER MA

190 N MAIN ST 12.3 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 12.3 miles

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A
Leominster, MA 1453
Categories: Leominster MA

424 CENTRAL ST 12.7 miles

424 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

500 Lincoln Street 12.7 miles

500 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 1605
Categories: Worcester MA

200 GROTON RD 12.8 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

352 BELMONT ST 13.0 miles

352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

490 SHREWSBURY ST 13.3 miles

490 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 13.3 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

60 HOSPITAL RD 14.3 miles

60 HOSPITAL RD
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

141 MASSASOIT RD 14.6 miles

141 MASSASOIT RD
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level 14.6 miles

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 1608
Categories: Worcester MA

415 MAIN ST 14.9 miles

415 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 1608
Categories: WORCESTER MA

255 PARK AVE STE 400 15.6 miles

255 PARK AVE STE 400
WORCESTER, MA 1609
Categories: WORCESTER MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 15.8 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

1030 MAIN ST 16.0 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 16.3 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 16.3 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

348 Greenwood Street 16.9 miles

348 Greenwood Street
Worcester, MA 1607
Categories: Worcester MA

58 BEDFORD ST 17.5 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

35 BEDFORD ST 17.5 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 17.6 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 17.6 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

39 Village Square, 18.1 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 18.2 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 18.3 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

3 PERRY PL 18.5 miles

3 PERRY PL
AUBURN, MA 1501
Categories: AUBURN MA

81B MAIN ST 18.5 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 18.6 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

160 S MAIN ST 18.6 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

35 MILLBURY ST 18.7 miles

35 MILLBURY ST
AUBURN, MA 1501
Categories: AUBURN MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 18.9 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

510 BOSTON RD 19.0 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 19.2 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 19.2 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 19.4 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 19.4 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

41 CARLETON RD 20.1 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

376 Arsenal Street 20.7 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 21.1 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 21.2 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

601 Concord Ave 21.7 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 21.8 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

700 Rogers Street, 22.0 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

POH on-site only 22.0 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 22.0 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 22.1 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

345 MAIN ST 22.2 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

1996 CENTRE ST 22.2 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 22.4 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 22.4 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

124 WESTERN AVE 22.6 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 22.6 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

358 HARVARD ST 22.8 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

12 EVERETT ST 22.9 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 23.0 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

1285 Beacon St 23.0 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

37 MANNING ST 23.1 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

92 HIGH ST 23.2 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 23.3 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 23.5 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 23.5 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 23.6 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 23.6 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 23.7 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 23.7 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

20 S BORDER RD 23.7 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

Onsite Only #1 23.7 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 23.8 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

319 Longwood Ave, 23.8 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 23.8 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

66B CONCORD ST 24.0 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 24.3 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 24.4 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 24.5 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 24.6 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 24.7 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 24.7 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

101 STATION LNDG 24.8 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 24.8 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

16 Main Street 24.9 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Hudson, MA

To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Hudson, MA call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. You may also schedule your DOT drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration system by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.

The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest DOT drug or DOT alcohol testing center which performs the type of test you have selected. A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

In addition to providing DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing in Hudson, MA , Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding cities.

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What are the DOT drug testing requirements?

In 1991, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act created the following DOT Agencies which established drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure that aircraft, trains, trucks, and buses were operated in a safe and responsible manner. As an employer or individual operating in a "Safety Sensitive" position, it is important to understand how these regulations impact you.

49 CFR Part 40 (commonly known as part 40) explains:

  • How drug and alcohol testing is conducted
  • Who is authorized to participate in the drug and alcohol testing program
  • What employees must do before they may return to duty after a drug and/or alcohol violation

Each DOT Agency and the USCG have specific regulations that cover:

  • The agency's prohibitions on drug and alcohol use
  • Who is subject to comply with these regulations
  • What type of testing is required
  • When testing is required
  • Consequences of non-compliance

FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amended its rule that would establish requirements for commercial driver's license employers and individuals with regards to the drug and alcohol clearing house which will take affect on January 6, 2020.

The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, State Law Enforcement and individual CDL operators to access real time important information about a CDL Driver's drug and alcohol program violations and the ultimate goal of this database is to enhance safety on our Nation's public roadways.

For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency listed below in which you or your company is regulated by. Ask about our DOT Complete Compliance Package!

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids,including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

DOT Compliance Checklist in Hudson, MA

DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Requirements for Safety Sensitive Employees.
(FMCSA-FAA-USCG-FRA-PHMSA-FTA)

  • Pre-Employment Tests
  • Correct Federal Custody & Control Form (CCF)
  • Substance Abuse Professional Process
  • Regulations on File
  • Random Pool Testing
  • *Supervisor Training
  • *Written Policy
  • Post-Accident Testing Situations
  • Previous Employers Checks
  • Employee Education
  • Record Keeping
  • Removal of covered Employee
  • Designated Employer Representative

* In addition, any company which employs 2 or more covered employees must have a written drug and alcohol policy and all supervisors must complete the DOT Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training. (Click here to learn more about our online training programs)

If a DOT covered employee or company does not have a copy of the original pre-employment drug test with a negative result, then a new DOT pre-employment drug test must be conducted, and the result maintained on file.

The department of transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated "safety sensitive" employees have on file a negative DOT pre-employment drug test result and be a member of a DOT approved random selection consortium. In addition, if a DOT regulated company has more than one "safety sensitive" employee, the employer must also have a written DOT drug and alcohol policy and an on-site supervisor must have completed supervisor training for reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use or impairment.

To be compliant with DOT regulations, a company's DOT drug and alcohol testing program must have the following components. Failing to comply can result in significant fines and penalties.

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What is a DOT Drug Test in Hudson, MA ?

On January 1, 2018 the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new rule which altered the DOT 5 panel urine test. Employers and individuals should be aware that the current DOT drug test is still a urine drug test, collected by qualified collectors, analyzed at a SAMHSA certified laboratory and reviewed by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Below you will find a list of the drugs that are screened for in the DOT 5 panel urine drug test:

  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Opioids**
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • ** Special note: Opioids' was previously called Opiates' and all DOT drug tests will continue to include confirmation testing for Codeine, Morphine, and 6-AM (heroin) when necessary.

    In the January rule change, the Department of Transportation (DOT) also added initial screening and confirmation testing for the semi-synthetic opioids Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, and Oxymorphone to this Opioids group

    When is a DOT drug test required in Hudson, MA ?

    All safety sensitive employees regardless of DOT agency are required for the following drug testing and/or alcohol testing based on each situation:

    • Pre-employment
    • Random
    • Reasonable suspicion
    • Return to Duty
    • Post-Accident
    • Follow Up

What is DOT pre employment testing in Hudson, MA ?

As a new hire or a current employee transferring from a non-safety sensitive function into a safety sensitive function (even with the same employer), you are required to submit to a DOT pre employment drug test.

Some employers may, but are not required to, conduct pre employment alcohol testing. Only after your employer receives a negative pre employment DOT drug test result (and negative alcohol test result - if administered) may you begin performing in a safety-sensitive capacity.

What is random DOT Drug Testing in Hudson, MA ?

All safety sensitive employees are subject to unannounced random drug & alcohol testing. Alcohol testing is administered just prior to, during or just after performing safety-sensitive functions. Depending on the industry specific regulations, you may only be subject to random drug testing.

Listed below are the current (2019) DOT random testing rates for each DOT agency.

The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
DOT Agency 2019 Random Drug Testing Rate 2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[FMCSA]
25% 10%
Federal Aviation Administration
[FAA]
25% 10%
Federal Railroad Administration
[FRA]
25% - Covered Service
50% - Maintenance of Way *
10% - Covered Service
25% - Maintenance of Way *
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA]
50% 10%
United States Coast Guard
[USCG]
(with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
50% N/A
The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
DOT Agency
2019 Random Drug Testing Rate
2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA]
25%
10%
Federal Aviation Administration [FAA]
25%
10%
Federal Railroad Administration [FRA]
25% - Covered Service / 50% - Maintenance of Way *
10% - Covered Service / 25% - Maintenance of Way *
Federal Transit Administration [FTA]
50%
10%
United States Coast Guard [USCG]
(with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
50%
N/A

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What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Hudson, MA ?

Safety sensitive individuals and employees are required to submit to any test (whether it is a drug test, alcohol test or both) that a supervisor requests based on reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion means that one or more trained supervisors reasonably believes or suspects that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Supervisors cannot require testing based on a hunch or guess alone; their suspicion must be based on observations concerning your appearance, behavior, speech and smell that are usually associated with drug or alcohol use

What is return to duty DOT Drug Testing in Hudson, MA ?

If you have violated the prohibited drug & alcohol testing rules, you are required to take a return to duty drug and/or alcohol test before being allowed to return to a safety-sensitive function for any DOT regulated employer. You may also be subject to unannounced follow-up testing for at least 6 times in the first 12 months following your return to active safety-sensitive service.

Return-to-duty tests must be conducted under direct observation.

What is DOT post accident drug testing Hudson, MA ?

If you are involved in an event (accident, crash, etc.) meeting certain criteria of the DOT agency, a post-accident drug test will be required. In most cases you will then have to take a drug and alcohol test if you are involved in a qualifying crash. Each DOT agency may have specific rules with regards to what is a post-accident test, for example, the FRA requires a blood specimen for drug testing and an alcohol test.

If you are involved in a qualifying accident, you are required to remain available for this testing and are not permitted to refuse testing.

Remember: Safety-sensitive employees are obligated by law to submit to and cooperate in drug & alcohol testing mandated by DOT regulations.

What is DOT follow up drug testing Hudson, MA ?

DOT follow up testing occurs when an individual has violated the drug and alcohol testing rules. The amount of follow-up testing you receive is determined by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and may continue for up to 5 years. This means the SAP will determine how many times you will be tested (at least 6 times in the first year), for how long, and for what substance (i.e. drugs, alcohol, or both). Your employer is responsible for ensuring that follow-up testing is conducted and completed. Follow up testing is in addition to all other DOT required testing and all follow-up tests will be observed. For more information on the SAP process or to locate a Substance Abuse Professional in Hudson, MA simply call us at (800)221-4291

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Understanding DOT Drug Testing

DOT drug testing is a regulatory requirement enforced by the United States Department of Transportation to ensure that operators and safety-sensitive personnel in the transportation industry are compliant with federal drug-free workplace laws. This testing applies to millions of transportation professionals across various sectors, including aviation, trucking, railways, public transit, and pipelines.

Regulated Entities and Individuals

  • Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers: Includes anyone operating commercial vehicles that require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Aviation Professionals: Applies to pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, and aircraft maintenance personnel.
  • Railroad Operators: Covers those who operate trains, prepare vehicles for service, and dispatch operations on the railway.
  • Public Transit Workers: Encompasses bus drivers, mechanics, and any staff responsible for the safety of public transport operations.
  • Pipeline Operators: Includes individuals involved in the operation and maintenance of pipeline facilities.

What Substances Are Tested?

The DOT drug testing program focuses on several major classes of drugs:

  1. Amphetamines and Methamphetamines
  2. Opiates, including heroin, codeine, and morphine
  3. Cocaine
  4. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), found in marijuana
  5. Phencyclidine (PCP)

Procedure of DOT Drug Testing

The testing process is standardized to prevent tampering and ensure consistent results:

  • Sample Collection: Urine samples are collected under strict conditions to ensure that they are not tampered with or substituted.
  • Screening Tests: Initial screenings are conducted using immunoassay techniques. If a test is positive, further confirmation is required.
  • Confirmation Tests: Confirmatory testing using more precise methods like Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) confirms the presence of specific drugs.
  • Review Process: An MRO reviews confirmed positive results to determine if there is a legitimate medical explanation before reporting the result to the employer.

Implications of Non-Compliance

Non-compliance with DOT drug testing regulations can lead to significant consequences:

  • Removal from Safety-Sensitive Duties: Employees testing positive are immediately removed from their safety-sensitive duties.
  • Rehabilitation and Return-to-Duty Testing: Before returning to duty, employees must undergo an evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), complete any prescribed treatment, and have negative results on follow-up tests.
  • Employment Consequences: Additional consequences may include job suspension, termination, or other disciplinary actions based on the employer’s policies.

DOT drug testing serves as a critical safeguard in the transportation industry, promoting a safe and responsible work environment while ensuring public safety and compliance with federal regulations.

Local Area Info: Hudson, Massachusetts

Hudson is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, with a total population of 19,063 as of the 2010 census. Before its incorporation as a town in 1866, Hudson was a neighborhood and unincorporated village of Marlborough, Massachusetts, and was known as Feltonville. From around 1850 until the last shoe factory burned down in 1968, Hudson was known as a "shoe town." At one point, the town had 17 shoe factories, many of them powered by the Assabet River, which runs through town. Because of the many factories in Hudson, immigrants were attracted to the town. Today most people are of either Portuguese or Irish descent, with a smaller percentage of people being of French, Italian, English, or Scots-Irish descent. While some manufacturing remains in Hudson, the town is now primarily residential. Hudson is served by the Hudson Public Schools district.

In 1650, the area that would become Hudson was part of the Indian Plantation for the Praying Indians. The Praying Indians were evicted from their plantation during King Philip's War and most did not return after the war. The first European settlement of the Hudson area occurred in 1699 when settler John Barnes, who had been granted an acre of the Ockookangansett Indian plantation the year before, built a gristmill on the Assabet River on land that would one day be part of Hudson. By 1701, Barnes had also built a sawmill and bridge across the Assabet.

The settlement was part of the town (now city) of Marlborough Over time, it came to be known as Feltonville. As early as June 1743, area residents petitioned to break away from Marlborough and become a separate town, claiming the journey to attend Marlborough's town meeting was "vastly fatiguing." Their petition was denied by the Massachusetts General Court. Men from the area fought with the Minutemen on April 19, 1775, as they harassed British troops along the route to Boston.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 14,907.

Median Age: 43.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,246.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Hudson: 135.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.5%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Hudson, Massachusetts as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hudson is 7,798 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is

Elevation: 263 feet

Land Area: 5.72 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $89,225 (it was $55,063 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $40,364 (it was $25,167 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $364,722 (it was $174,200 in 2000) Hudson:$364,722MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 13,228 - 84.1%
      Hispanic - 928 - 5.9%
      Asian alone - 505 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 466 - 3.0%
      Black alone - 285 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 27 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 10 - 0.06%

The settlement was originally part of the town of Marlborough. In June 1743, area residents Samuel Witt, John Hapgood, and others petitioned to break away from Marlborough and become a separate town, claiming the journey to attend Marlborough's town meeting was "vastly fatiguing." Their petition was denied by the Massachusetts General Court. Samuel Witt later served on committees of correspondence during the 1760s. At least nine men from the area fought with the Minutemen on April 19, 1775, as they harassed British troops along the route to Boston.

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