DOT Drug Testing Locations Metuchen, NJ
Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Metuchen, NJ 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 Metuchen, NJ 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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1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 1.0 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
102 James Street, Suite 201 1.3 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
65 JAMES ST 1.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
259 TALMADGE RD 1.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
16 ETHEL RD 2.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 2.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 2.7 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 2.7 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 2.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 3.1 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
1200 GREEN ST 3.1 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
1080 STELTON RD 3.5 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 4.7 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
1100 Centennial Ave 5.2 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 5.3 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 5.4 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 6.3 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
636 EASTON AVE 6.3 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
100 COMMERCE PL 6.3 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 6.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
418 STATE ROUTE 18 6.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 6.9 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 7.3 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 7.6 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
189 Elm St, Lower Level 7.6 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 7.8 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 8.0 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
141 MAIN ST 8.4 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 8.5 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 8.5 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 8.7 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
358 ARDEN AVE 9.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
370 CAMPUS DR 9.4 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
601 W UNION AVE 9.6 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 9.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 9.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
620 CRANBURY RD 10.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
200 US HIGHWAY 22 10.1 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
601 West Union Avenue, 10.1 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
90 US HIGHWAY 22 10.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
4855 Hylan Blvd, 10.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 10.3 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
3733 Richmond Avenue, 10.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 10.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
406 MILLTOWN RD 10.8 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
368 SPRING ST 10.8 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
619 CHETWOOD ST 10.8 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 10.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
500 WESTFIELD AVE 10.9 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
77 CANON DR 10.9 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
2960 Victory Boulevard 11.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 11.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 11.7 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 11.7 miles
Union, NJ 7083
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 11.7 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
2300 VAUXHALL RD 12.1 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
651 Willowbrook Road, 12.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
3311 Hylan Blvd, 12.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
595 DIVISION ST 12.5 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
606 DOWD AVE 12.7 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 12.9 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 12.9 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
350 Grove St 13.0 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
704 N Beers St, 13.0 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 13.0 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
31 NEW DORP LN 13.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 13.1 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 13.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 13.3 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 13.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 13.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 13.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
18 LYONS MALL 13.8 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
180 BOYDEN AVE 13.8 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
303 OMNI DR 14.1 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
177 Avenue A, 14.1 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
138 AVENUE C 14.3 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 14.3 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 14.5 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
69 FIRST AVE 14.6 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 14.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 14.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 14.9 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
On-site only 14.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
60 1ST ST 14.9 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
1361 Hylan Blvd, 15.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 15.1 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
81 Randall Ave, 15.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
14 RALEIGH CT 15.4 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
564 BROADWAY 15.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
375 MCCARTER HWY 15.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 15.6 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
10 COSTCO DR 15.8 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
209 LEFANTE WAY 16.0 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 16.1 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
221 CHESTNUT ST 16.2 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
880 AVENUE C 16.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 16.2 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 16.3 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 16.8 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 17.1 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
2 KINGS HWY 17.2 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 17.2 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 17.2 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 17.2 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
6 FELLEN PL 17.4 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
450 BERGEN ST 17.6 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 17.6 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 17.7 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 17.7 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 17.9 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 18.0 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
456 PROSPECT AVE 18.2 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
325 STATE ROUTE 10 18.2 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
7601 4th Avenue, 18.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 19.0 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 19.2 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 19.5 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
31 TURNBERRY DR 19.6 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
854 W SIDE AVE 19.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 20.1 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
261 Monmouth Street 20.3 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 20.3 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
49 Claremont Avenue, 20.4 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
1272 51st Street, 20.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 20.5 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 20.6 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
4420 13TH AVE 20.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
6413 BAY PARKWAY 20.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 20.7 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
557 BROAD ST 20.7 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
240 Maple Ave, 20.8 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 21.0 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
178 FLOYD ST 21.1 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 21.2 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 21.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
30 SEAVIEW DR 21.5 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
160 WHITE RD STE 1 21.5 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
348 13th Street, Suite 102 21.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 21.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 21.6 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
418-420 5TH AVE 21.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 21.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 21.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 21.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
120 Atlantic Avenue, 21.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
200 US HIGHWAY 46 21.8 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 21.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
264 1ST ST 21.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
95 HUDSON ST 22.0 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 22.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 22.0 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
50 COURT ST STE 1002 22.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 22.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
522 CENTRAL AVE 22.1 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
146 Pierrepont Street, 22.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 22.2 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
190 BALDWIN RD 22.3 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 22.4 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
1 METROTECH CTR 22.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 22.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 22.5 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 22.5 miles
New York, NY 10013
400 E 26TH ST 22.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
560 NEW YORK AVE 22.6 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 22.6 miles
New York, NY 10013
891 TABOR RD 22.7 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
2422 KNAPP ST 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
265 CHERRY ST 146 23.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 23.2 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
324 WEST 14TH ST 23.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
150 FAIRFIELD RD 23.2 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
1355 BROAD ST 23.3 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 23.5 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
1248 Fulton Street 23.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 23.6 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
158 WYCKOFF RD 23.7 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
202 W 23RD ST 23.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
17 Sylvan St, 23.9 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 23.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 24.0 miles
New York, NY 10010
71 UNION AVE STE 103 24.1 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
380 2ND AVE 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
2035 RALPH AVE A10 24.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
619 Throop Avenue 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 24.3 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
276 E Main St, 24.3 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 24.4 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 24.4 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
400 STATE ROUTE 10 24.4 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
55 E 34TH ST 24.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 24.5 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
330 W 42ND ST 24.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
408 W 45TH ST 24.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
144 LEWIS AVE 24.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 24.6 miles
New York, NY 10016
On-site only 24.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
68 Graham Ave 24.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 24.7 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
601 W 51ST ST 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
2-12 CORBETT WAY 24.8 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 24.8 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
68 NASSAU AVE 24.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Metuchen, NJ
To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Metuchen, NJ 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 Metuchen, NJ , 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 Metuchen, NJ
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 Metuchen, NJ ?
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 Metuchen, NJ ?
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 Metuchen, NJ ?
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 Metuchen, NJ ?
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 Metuchen, NJ ?
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 Metuchen, NJ ?
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 Metuchen, NJ ?
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 Metuchen, NJ ?
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 Metuchen, NJ 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.
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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: Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen (/m??t?t??n/ m?-TUTCH-?n) is a suburban borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of New Brunswick, 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Newark, 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Jersey City, and 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Manhattan, all part of the New York metropolitan area. Metuchen is completely surrounded by Edison. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,574, reflecting an increase of 734 (+5.7%) from the 12,840 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 36 (+0.3%) from the 12,804 counted in the 1990 Census.
Until 1870, what is now Metuchen was part of Woodbridge Township. Because the settlers in the western part of the township were so far removed from the village of Woodbridge, they early developed a separate identity. The name "Metuchen" first appeared in 1688/1689, and its name was derived from the name of a Native American chief, known as Matouchin or Matochshegan. In 1701, an overseer of roads was appointed for "Metuchen district". In 1705, Main Street was laid out at the same time as the road from Metuchen to Woodbridge, which one source calls a "reworking of the original road".
Sometime between 1717 and 1730, a meeting house was constructed for weekday meetings conducted by the pastor of the Woodbridge Presbyterian Church. In 1756, Metuchen Presbyterians succeeded in forming their own congregation, attesting to their growing numbers. In 1770, the congregations merged, with Metuchen getting 2/5 of the pastor's services and Woodbridge 3/5s; by 1772 Metuchen had grown sufficiently to warrant 50% of his time. In 1793, the two churches again separated.