DOT Drug Testing Locations Wayzata, MN
Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Wayzata, MN 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 Wayzata, MN 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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2000 PLYMOUTH RD STE 100 3.2 miles
MINNETONKA, MN 55305
2855 CAMPUS DR STE 400 3.7 miles
PLYMOUTH, MN 55441
701 DECATUR AVE N STE 101 5.6 miles
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
8301 GOLDEN VALLEY RD STE 100 6.0 miles
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
4345 NATHAN LN N STE G 6.3 miles
PLYMOUTH, MN 55442
2300 NEVADA AVE N 6.9 miles
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
4221 WINNETKA AVE N 7.4 miles
NEW HOPE, MN 55428
5685 DULUTH ST 7.8 miles
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422
5100 GAMBLE DR STE 100 7.9 miles
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD 8.3 miles
SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN 55416
7475 FLYING CLOUD DR APT 557 8.5 miles
EDEN PRARIE, MN 55344
7840 VINEWOOD LN 8.9 miles
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369
4080 W BROADWAY AVE STE 200 9.1 miles
ROBBINSDALE, MN 55422
6545 FRANCE AVE S STE 641 10.7 miles
EDINA, MN 55435
6515 BARRIE RD 10.9 miles
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435
6525 France Ave. Ste320, 11.0 miles
Edina, MN 55435
9358 ENSIGN AVE S STE C 11.1 miles
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438
825 NICOLLET MALL, STE 406 11.4 miles
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
10000 ZANE AVE N 11.4 miles
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443
333 WASHINGTON AVE N STE 300 11.5 miles
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
2781 FREEWAY BLVD STE 120 11.6 miles
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430
9201 WYOMING AVE N 11.8 miles
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55445
2925 Chicago Ave 12.1 miles
Minneapolis, MN 55407
1580 WHITE OAK DR STE 100 12.6 miles
CHASKA, MN 55318
6944 NICOLLET AVE 13.0 miles
RICHFIELD, MN 55423
2220 RIVERSIDE AVE 13.0 miles
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
5001 AMERICAN BLVD W STE 945 SOUTHGATE BLDG 13.1 miles
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437
4000 CENTRAL AVE NE 13.5 miles
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421
119 W 4TH ST STE 3 13.7 miles
CHASKA, MN 55318
9000 Walnut St 14.4 miles
Rockford, MN 55373
1661 SAINT ANTHONY AVE FL 2 14.5 miles
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
2626 E 82ND ST ste 105 15.1 miles
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425
480 OSBORNE RD NE STE 400 15.2 miles
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
21395 JOHN MILLESS DR 15.2 miles
ROGERS, MN 55374
550 OSBORNE RD NE 15.3 miles
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432
7675 MADISON ST NE 15.4 miles
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
2716 EAST 82ND ST 15.7 miles
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55425
7550 34TH AVE S 15.7 miles
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55450
600 County Road D West, Suite 11 15.8 miles
New Brighton, MN 55112
9055 SPRINGBROOK DR NW 15.9 miles
COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
4135 HIGHWAY 13 W 16.0 miles
SAVAGE, MN 55378
402 WEST COUNTY ROAD D 16.0 miles
NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112
10000 QUINCE ST NW 16.3 miles
COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
6001 EGAN DR STE 120 16.6 miles
SAVAGE, MN 55378
393 DUNLAP ST N STE 120 CENTRAL MEDICAL MIDWAY BLDG 16.8 miles
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
570 Asbury St, Ste 101 Hamline Park Plaza 16.8 miles
St Paul, MN 55104
601 Jacob Lane 16.9 miles
Anoka, MN 55303
2321 7TH AVE 16.9 miles
ANOKA, MN 55303
2233 HAMLINE AVE N STE 130 17.3 miles
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
1141 UNIVERSITY AVE W 17.6 miles
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
1835 COUNTY ROAD C W STE 41 17.6 miles
SAINT PAUL, MN 55113
1955 COUNTY ROAD B2 W 17.6 miles
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
1835 COUNTY ROAD C W 17.6 miles
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
400 CENTRAL AVE E STE 20 17.9 miles
SAINT MICHAEL, MN 55376
7850 RIVERDALE DR NW STE D 18.1 miles
RAMSEY, MN 55303
10190 BALTIMORE ST NE STE 100 18.2 miles
BLAINE, MN 55449
2520 PILOT KNOB RD STE 250 18.2 miles
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55120
4651 Nicols Rd 19.1 miles
Eagan, MN 55122
4651 Nicols Rd Ste 107 19.1 miles
Eagan, MN 55122
2331 108TH LN NE 19.6 miles
BLAINE, MN 55449
1110 YANKEE DOODLE RD 20.1 miles
EAGAN, MN 55121
12175 ABERDEEN ST NE 20.1 miles
BLAINE, MN 55449
1700 HIGHWAY 25 N 20.6 miles
BUFFALO, MN 55313
205 WABASHA ST S 20.7 miles
SAINT PAUL, MN 55107
6551 Jansen Avenue NE Ste 102 20.8 miles
Albertville, MN 55301
7372 143RD STREET CT 21.5 miles
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124
14655 GALAXIE AVE 22.0 miles
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124
402 COUNTY ROAD D W 22.9 miles
SAINT PAUL, MN 55112
1008 COMMERCIAL DR STE 2B 23.1 miles
BUFFALO, MN 55313
1560 BEAM AVE STE F 23.3 miles
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109
800 FREEPORT AVE NW 23.3 miles
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
303 CATLIN ST 23.5 miles
BUFFALO, MN 55313
add1 add2 23.9 miles
city1, SC 55555
Jung-gu Dong-in 2ga 222-1 3rd floor Daegu 23.9 miles
ROK, MO 55555
17 Middlewoods Way Barnsley 23.9 miles
South Yorkshire, MO 55555
Haknamro 17Gil 20-16 Hite Vil 3rd Floor, Apt #301 23.9 miles
Daegu Buk-gu South Korea, MO 55555
10th Floor, No 34 Nanking East Road, Section 1 23.9 miles
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C., MO 55555
Menara Prima 2nd Floor 23.9 miles
Jakarta Indonesia, MO 55555
110 Venezuela Str, - 6th Fl. - Suite A Capital Federal - zip 1095 23.9 miles
Buenos Aires, MO 55555
Via X Ottobre, 89 96011 Augusta 23.9 miles
Italy, MO 55555
9 Orabi Square Al-Manshia 23.9 miles
Alexandria, MO 55555
3 Shenton Way#02-09 Shenton House 23.9 miles
Singapore 068805, MO 55555
5001 Beach Road 08-09 Golden Mile Complex 23.9 miles
Singapore, MO 55555
74 McCoy street Myaree 23.9 miles
Western Australia, KS 55555
Curacao International Airport 23.9 miles
Curacao, KS 55555
Via Epomeo 481 Naples 23.9 miles
Italy 80126, KS 55555
6a avenida 7-90 zona 10 Guatemala 23.9 miles
Guatemala C A, KS 55555
Place D?Herchies 13 Herchies 23.9 miles
Belgium 7050, KS 55555
Theodorenstrasse 14a Wiesbaden 23.9 miles
German 61589, KS 55555
Mangaf Block 2 Street 24 Bldg 4 Apartment 4 Elite Residence 2 23.9 miles
Camp Arifjan Kuwait, KS 55555
Calle 94 No. 15-45 Bogota 23.9 miles
Colombia, KS 55555
America Kaigun Hario Jyuutaku 5022 C Newport Lane 4057 27 Egami Cho 23.9 miles
Sasebo Nagasaki Japan 8593244, KS 55555
5-15 Fujiwara cho Sasebo city, Nagasaki Ken 23.9 miles
Japan 857-0832, KS 55555
Jataro Ind ISAF-Camp KAIA North 100 Kabul 23.9 miles
Afghanistan, KS 55555
Hajvali KM 7 Pristina 23.9 miles
Kosovo 10000, KS 55555
10 Rue Royale Paris 23.9 miles
France 75008, KS 55555
2-45-1 Aragusuku Melon Rumie-ru Apt 206 Ginowan City Okinawa 23.9 miles
Japan 901-2201, KS 55555
Harbour Quay, 100 Preston?s Road London 23.9 miles
United Kingdom E149PH, KS 55555
24 Gaston St. Lange Park Chaguanas 23.9 miles
Trinidad and Tobago 500702, KS 55555
Yamaguchi-ken Iwakuni-shi, Monzen-cho 5 chome 23.9 miles
Kanrichi 962-A Japan 740-0031, KS 55555
1-3-5 Takahara, Shima Heights Apt. #1 23.9 miles
Okinawa City Japan, KS 55555
Rue De la Baille #39 23.9 miles
Lens Belgium 7870, KS 55555
Schott Bldg, Drummond Rd Astonfields Ind Est 23.9 miles
Stafford, KS 55555
3105 East 65th St Suite 400 24.1 miles
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
3105 65TH ST E STE 400 24.1 miles
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076
2760 75TH ST E STE E 24.2 miles
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076
15170 CHIPPENDALE AVE W STE 200 24.8 miles
ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068
11276 210TH ST W Ste 104 24.9 miles
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044
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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Wayzata, MN
To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Wayzata, MN 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 Wayzata, MN , Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding cities.
On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 20,000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
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!
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (14 CFR Part 120)
- United States Coast Guard (USCG) (46 CFR Parts 4,5 and 16)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (49 CFR Part 382)
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) (49 CFR Part 199)
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (49 CFR Part 655)
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) (49 CFR Part 219)
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 Wayzata, MN
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.
What is a DOT Drug Test in Wayzata, MN ?
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)
- Pre-employment
- Random
- Reasonable suspicion
- Return to Duty
- Post-Accident
- Follow Up
** 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 Wayzata, MN ?
All safety sensitive employees regardless of DOT agency are required for the following drug testing and/or alcohol testing based on each situation:
What is DOT pre employment testing in Wayzata, MN ?
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 Wayzata, MN ?
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Wayzata, MN ?
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 Wayzata, MN ?
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 Wayzata, MN ?
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 Wayzata, MN ?
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 Wayzata, MN simply call us at (800)221-4291
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- 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:
- Amphetamines and Methamphetamines
- Opiates, including heroin, codeine, and morphine
- Cocaine
- THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), found in marijuana
- 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.
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Local Area Info: Wayzata, Minnesota
Wayzata (/wa??z?t?/ wy-ZET-?) is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is in the western part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area. The name Wayzata is derived from a Lakota Sioux phrase meaning "North Shore". Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the city is a popular tourist destination.
As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,688. Wayzata High School, located to the north in Plymouth, was ranked by Newsweek on its list of the 1000 top public high schools in America in 2012.
The Mdewakanton Dakota, a sub-tribe of the Dakota nation, inhabited the area around Lake Minnetonka beginning around 1700 CE. They treasured the "Big Water" as an endowed hunting and fishing ground and protected the land from the rival Chippewa tribe (also referred to as the Ojibwe). While these natives had been living in the region for hundreds of years prior, the land was claimed by Spain and later France, who sold it to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. For many years, the nearest Euro-American settlement was Fort Saint Anthony (later renamed Fort Snelling). It wasn't until the 1851 signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux that the lands west of the Mississippi River were opened for land claims to be filed. Tension between the settlers and the natives in the area rose in the 1850s and climaxed during the Dakota War of 1862. After the war, most Dakotas (including the Mdewakanton) were forced to flee the area. Although the Dakota no longer live in the area, their legacy lives on in the name of the city. Waziya was their god of the North, a giant who blew the cold winds from his mouth. With the suffix ta added, the name means "North Shore." The name Wayzata is a Euro-American translation of this phrase.