DOT Drug Testing Locations Tinton Falls, NJ
Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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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158 WYCKOFF RD 2.6 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
160 WHITE RD STE 1 3.1 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
240 Maple Ave, 3.2 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
2-12 CORBETT WAY 3.3 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 3.3 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
802 W PARK AVE STE 221 4.1 miles
OCEAN, NJ 7712
1910 STATE ROUTE 35 4.2 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A 4.3 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
240 MONMOUTH RD 5.7 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
2 KINGS HWY 6.2 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
300 2ND AVE 6.2 miles
LONG BRANCH, NJ 7740
3520 STATE ROUTE 33 6.7 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
2441 STATE ROUTE 33 7.1 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
1809 Corlies Ave, Floor 2 7.5 miles
Neptune, NJ 7753
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 7.6 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
43 MAIN ST 8.3 miles
FARMINGDALE, NJ 7727
704 N Beers St, 8.6 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 8.7 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 8.7 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 10.6 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 10.7 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
2130 STATE HIGHWAY 35 11.5 miles
SEA GIRT, NJ 8750
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 11.6 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
539 Route 9 North 11.7 miles
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 8734
1707 ATLANTIC AVE STE 1 11.9 miles
MANASQUAN, NJ 8736
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 12.2 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
400 Candlewood Commons, Bldg 4 12.7 miles
Howell, NJ 7731
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 13.1 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
47 KENT RD 13.6 miles
HOWELL, NJ 7731
31 TURNBERRY DR 14.8 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
1101 RICHMOND AVE STE 102 15.3 miles
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 8742
1608 Route 88, Suite 114 15.8 miles
Brick, NJ 8724
4855 Hylan Blvd, 15.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
1610 ROUTE 88 STE 101 15.9 miles
BRICK, NJ 8724
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 15.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
1970 SWARTHMORE AVE 16.1 miles
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 16.2 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
781 BRICK BLVD 16.6 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
150 AIRPORT RD STE 100 16.6 miles
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 16.9 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
500 River Avenue Suite 100 16.9 miles
Lakewood, NJ 8701
3733 Richmond Avenue, 17.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
10 COSTCO DR 17.3 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
990 CEDAR BRIDGE AVE STE B7 17.4 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
3311 Hylan Blvd, 17.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
358 ARDEN AVE 17.7 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 18.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
620 CRANBURY RD 18.3 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 18.4 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 18.4 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
418 STATE ROUTE 18 18.4 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 18.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 18.6 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
31 NEW DORP LN 18.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 18.9 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
35 BEAVERSON BLVD BLDG 10 19.0 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
77 CANON DR 19.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 19.3 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 19.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
23 HALSEY DR 19.6 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
1361 Hylan Blvd, 20.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 20.6 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 20.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 20.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 21.0 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
On-site only 21.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
2960 Victory Boulevard 21.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
651 Willowbrook Road, 21.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 21.2 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 21.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
67 Route 37 West 2nd Floor 21.4 miles
Toms River, NJ 8755
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 21.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
65 JAMES ST 21.7 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
1430 HOOPER AVE STE 200B 21.8 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
1200 GREEN ST 21.8 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
2422 KNAPP ST 21.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 21.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 22.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
102 James Street, Suite 201 22.0 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 22.2 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 22.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
6413 BAY PARKWAY 22.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 22.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 22.4 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 22.5 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
81 Randall Ave, 22.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
259 TALMADGE RD 22.6 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
401 MARC DR 22.7 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
16 ETHEL RD 22.7 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
7601 4th Avenue, 22.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 22.9 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 23.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
1272 51st Street, 23.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
4420 13TH AVE 23.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
970 Hooper Ave 23.8 miles
Toms River, NJ 8753
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 24.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
138 AVENUE C 24.0 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 24.0 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 24.1 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
1080 STELTON RD 24.1 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
636 EASTON AVE 24.1 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 24.1 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 24.1 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
548 Commons Way, Bldg E 24.2 miles
Toms River, NJ 8755
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 24.3 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
177 Avenue A, 24.3 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
2035 RALPH AVE A10 24.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 24.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 24.4 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
1 PLAZA DR UNIT 8 24.4 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8757
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 24.4 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
403 HOOPER AVE 24.5 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
400 E 26TH ST 24.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
619 CHETWOOD ST 24.5 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
368 LAKEHURST RD STE 206 24.6 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8755
230 MAIN ST STE C 24.7 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Tinton Falls, NJ
To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls, 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.
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: Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Tinton Falls is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 17,892, an increase of 2,839 (+18.9%) from the 15,053 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 2,692 (+21.8%) from the 12,361 counted in the 1990 Census.
The borough was formed as New Shrewsbury by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on August 15, 1950, based on the results of a referendum held on July 18, 1950, after breaking away from Shrewsbury Township. It was renamed "Tinton Falls" in 1975, to avoid postal errors. The name came from Lewis Morris's plantation, Tinton Manor, which employed free white workers and slaves. The borough is home to the highest waterfall on New Jersey's coastal plain.
The area that is now known as Tinton Falls was originally settled in the late 1600s, probably beginning with the initial land purchases from the Lenni Lenape Native Americans in 1664. Water power and iron ore were likely the incentives that encouraged settlement: shortly after [the land was purchased], a man by the name of James Grover had an ironworks built along the river. Grover was likely the founder of the community, which, in the 1600s, was named "New Shrewsbury". At this time, the waterfall was known to be about 30 feet (9.1 m) high; erosion and the destruction of the dam near the ironworks have led to its diminishment.