DOT Drug Testing Locations West Freehold, NJ
Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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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260 Mounts Corner Drive, 0.2 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 0.8 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 0.9 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 3.7 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
31 TURNBERRY DR 4.1 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 4.9 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
43 MAIN ST 7.7 miles
FARMINGDALE, NJ 7727
400 Candlewood Commons, Bldg 4 7.7 miles
Howell, NJ 7731
47 KENT RD 8.5 miles
HOWELL, NJ 7731
10 COSTCO DR 8.6 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 10.6 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 10.8 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 11.5 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
3520 STATE ROUTE 33 11.8 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
500 River Avenue Suite 100 12.3 miles
Lakewood, NJ 8701
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 12.4 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
704 N Beers St, 12.6 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 12.7 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
620 CRANBURY RD 13.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 13.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 13.1 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
2441 STATE ROUTE 33 13.2 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
1970 SWARTHMORE AVE 13.3 miles
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 13.5 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
2-12 CORBETT WAY 13.5 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
158 WYCKOFF RD 13.5 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 13.7 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A 13.7 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
802 W PARK AVE STE 221 13.8 miles
OCEAN, NJ 7712
1910 STATE ROUTE 35 13.8 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 13.9 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
150 AIRPORT RD STE 100 13.9 miles
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
240 Maple Ave, 14.1 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
1707 ATLANTIC AVE STE 1 14.1 miles
MANASQUAN, NJ 8736
1809 Corlies Ave, Floor 2 14.2 miles
Neptune, NJ 7753
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 14.3 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
1608 Route 88, Suite 114 14.4 miles
Brick, NJ 8724
160 WHITE RD STE 1 14.4 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
1610 ROUTE 88 STE 101 14.4 miles
BRICK, NJ 8724
2130 STATE HIGHWAY 35 14.5 miles
SEA GIRT, NJ 8750
2 KINGS HWY 14.8 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
418 STATE ROUTE 18 15.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
781 BRICK BLVD 15.1 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
240 MONMOUTH RD 15.3 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
990 CEDAR BRIDGE AVE STE B7 15.6 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
539 Route 9 North 15.6 miles
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 8734
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 16.5 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
35 BEAVERSON BLVD BLDG 10 16.7 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
67 Route 37 West 2nd Floor 16.7 miles
Toms River, NJ 8755
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 17.1 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
1101 RICHMOND AVE STE 102 17.1 miles
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 8742
300 2ND AVE 17.1 miles
LONG BRANCH, NJ 7740
1 WASHINGTON BLVD STE A 17.6 miles
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ 8691
1430 HOOPER AVE STE 200B 18.4 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
401 MARC DR 18.5 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 18.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
23 HALSEY DR 18.6 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
2222 HIGHWAY 33 STE H 19.0 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 19.0 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 19.1 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 19.2 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
1 PLAZA DR UNIT 8 19.2 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8757
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 19.4 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
548 Commons Way, Bldg E 19.5 miles
Toms River, NJ 8755
811 HIGHWAY 33 19.7 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8619
2 HAMILTON HEALTH PL 19.8 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 19.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
600 Mule Road, Unit 24A 19.9 miles
Toms River, NJ 8755
970 Hooper Ave 20.0 miles
Toms River, NJ 8753
1670 WHITEHORSE HAMILTON SQUARE RD 20.1 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
368 LAKEHURST RD STE 206 20.1 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8755
108 LACEY RD STE 38 20.4 miles
WHITING, NJ 8759
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 20.4 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
636 EASTON AVE 20.4 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
403 HOOPER AVE 20.5 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
230 MAIN ST STE C 20.6 miles
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
1225 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Suite 201 20.7 miles
Hamilton, NJ 8619
1255 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD 20.8 miles
MERCERVILLE, NJ 8619
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 20.8 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
4855 Hylan Blvd, 20.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
1544 KUSER RD STE C9 21.0 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8619
16 ETHEL RD 21.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
259 TALMADGE RD 21.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
168 Franklin Corner Rd, Bldg. 2, Suite 1D 21.6 miles
Lawrenceville, NJ 8648
65 JAMES ST 21.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
102 James Street, Suite 201 22.1 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
358 ARDEN AVE 22.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 22.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
1080 STELTON RD 22.2 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
3733 Richmond Avenue, 22.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 22.3 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
2500 US HIGHWAY 1 22.6 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 8648
1200 GREEN ST 22.9 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
1100 Centennial Ave 22.9 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
601 HAMILTON AVE 23.4 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8629
3311 Hylan Blvd, 23.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 23.6 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 23.6 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
832 BRUNSWICK AVE 23.8 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8638
750 BRUNSWICK AVE 23.8 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8638
77 CANON DR 24.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
141 MAIN ST 24.4 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 24.4 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 24.4 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
370 CAMPUS DR 24.5 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 24.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 24.7 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 24.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
31 NEW DORP LN 25.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
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How to schedule a DOT drug test in West Freehold, NJ
To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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 West Freehold, 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: West Freehold, New Jersey
West Freehold is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Freehold Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 13,613.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 5.927 square miles (15.350 km2), including 5.913 square miles (15.314 km2) of land and 0.014 square miles (0.036 km2) of water (0.24%).
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,613 people, 4,941 households, and 3,611.871 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,302.3 per square mile (888.9/km2). There were 5,108 housing units at an average density of 863.9 per square mile (333.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.06% (11,851) White, 3.17% (431) Black or African American, 0.22% (30) Native American, 6.19% (842) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 1.59% (217) from other races, and 1.77% (241) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.13% (1,107) of the population.