DOT Drug Testing Locations Channelview, TX
Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Channelview, TX 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 Channelview, TX 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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610 S MAIN ST 4.1 miles
HIGHLANDS, TX 77562
13601 Woodforest Blvd 4.2 miles
Houston, TX 77015
13469 EAST FWY 4.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
102 W 2ND ST 4.7 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 4.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
13125 EAST FWY 4.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 4.8 miles
Houston, TX 77015
13259 EAST FWY 4.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
125 E 8TH ST 4.9 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1430 CENTER ST 5.4 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1803 CENTER ST STE A 5.6 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2106 CENTER ST 5.8 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 6.0 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 6.1 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2818 CENTER ST 6.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2910 CENTER ST 6.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
10909 EAST FWY 7.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
7720 Spencer Hwy 7.8 miles
Pasadena, TX 77505
5141 Center St 7.8 miles
Pasadena, TX 77505
6825 SPENCER HWY 7.8 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
1658 W Baker Rd Ste A 7.9 miles
Baytown, TX 77521
1610 W BAKER RD STE B 7.9 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
4401 GARTH RD 8.2 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
4002 GARTH RD STE 150 8.3 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
520 S SHAVER ST 8.3 miles
PASADENA, TX 77506
2802 Garth Rd Ste 213, 8.4 miles
Baytown, TX 77521
2800 GARTH RD 8.4 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
4000 SPENCER HWY 8.7 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 8.9 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
104 Medical Plaza 9.0 miles
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 9.0 miles
Pasadena, TX 77504
3350 FAIRVIEW ST 9.0 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
3801 VISTA RD STE 390 9.1 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 9.5 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 9.5 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X 9.9 miles
LA PORTE, TX 77571
1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115 9.9 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
2610 N ALEXANDER DR 10.2 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
1009 S BROADWAY ST 10.2 miles
LA PORTE, TX 77571
1700 JAMES BOWIE DR 10.3 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
900 BROADWAY ST 10.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77012
125 SYLVAN ST 10.7 miles
LA PORTE, TX 77571
1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 10.8 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
7117 Lyons Ave 11.0 miles
Houston, TX 77020
4615 I 45 STE 206 11.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 11.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 11.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 11.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
3520 BROADWAY ST 11.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
8505 GULF FWY STE F 11.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
6969 GULF FWY STE 370 11.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77087
8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 11.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 11.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9723 HOMESTEAD RD 12.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77016
12885 GULF FWY 12.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77034
11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 14.2 miles
Houston, TX 77089
10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 14.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
11800 ASTORIA BLVD 14.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
2004 LEELAND ST 14.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77003
1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110 14.9 miles
Houston, TX 77058
1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 15.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77010
415 BISCAYNE BLVD 15.0 miles
EL LAGO, TX 77586
9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 5A 15.4 miles
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77523
9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 4 15.4 miles
BAYTOWN, TX 77523
2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220 15.6 miles
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
3300 CRAWFORD ST 15.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
5003 Woodland Meadows Ln 15.7 miles
Humble, TX 77346
7702 FM 1960 E STE 106 15.8 miles
Humble, TX 77346
1202 NASA PKWY 15.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77058
1120 NASA PKWY STE 304 15.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77058
250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270 16.0 miles
WEBSTER, TX 77598
561 Medical Center Blvd., 16.4 miles
Webster, TX 77598
5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 16.4 miles
Houston, TX 77004
7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200 16.7 miles
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
1200 Binz St, Ste 115 16.8 miles
Houston, TX 77004
1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 16.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR 17.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77032
102 West 11th St 17.0 miles
Houston, TX 77008
107 YALE ST STE 200 17.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 17.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230 17.1 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
235 W 20TH ST 17.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
1917 W GRAY ST 17.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77019
6411 FANNIN ST 17.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
427 W 20TH ST STE 504 17.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
2211 E BROADWAY ST 17.6 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
2018 BROADWAY ST 17.6 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 17.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
635 W 19TH ST STE 203 17.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216 17.8 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
3354 E FM 528 RD 17.8 miles
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR 17.9 miles
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
5151 KATY FWY 17.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
5151 KATY FWY STE 170 17.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
18951 N MEMORIAL DR 18.0 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 18.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 18.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 18.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
7007 NORTH FWY STE 235 18.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77076
7515 Main Street, Suite 190 18.5 miles
Houston, TX 77054
2211A BROADWAY ST 18.7 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218 18.7 miles
Friendswood, TX 77546
8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204 18.8 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, 19.0 miles
Humble, TX 77338
9321 KIRBY DR 19.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 19.3 miles
Houston, TX 77008
1108 GULF FWY S ste 230 19.4 miles
LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573
3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 19.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 19.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77018
2150 W 18TH ST 19.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
2207 LAZYBROOK DR 19.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
2601 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY 19.6 miles
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
9563 MAIN ST 19.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77025
654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189 19.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
5568 WESLAYAN ST 20.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77005
1102 DICKINSON AVE 20.1 miles
DICKINSON, TX 77539
1920 RANKIN RD STE 130 20.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77073
9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 20.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
1450 KINGWOOD DR 20.2 miles
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115 20.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
1120 KINGWOOD DR STE 100 20.4 miles
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 20.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 20.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 20.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
11120 NORTH FWY STE E 20.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77037
8633 BROADWAY #103 20.8 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525 21.2 miles
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
401 GREENS RD 21.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110 21.3 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
1331 Northpark Drive 21.5 miles
Kingwood, TX 77339
9180 KATY FWY STE 200 21.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102 21.8 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
4936 BEECHNUT ST 21.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77096
11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 22.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
10961 NORTHWEST FWY 22.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR 22.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77067
2106 FM 517 RD E 22.1 miles
DICKINSON, TX 77539
5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205 22.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 22.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 22.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
107 N WINFREE ST 22.4 miles
DAYTON, TX 77535
1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 22.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235 22.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77045
676 FM 517 RD W 23.0 miles
DICKINSON, TX 77539
113 S MAIN ST 23.0 miles
DAYTON, TX 77535
202 N CHURCH ST 23.1 miles
DAYTON, TX 77535
6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 23.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
14755 North Freeway Ste 400 23.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 23.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 23.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 23.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
9006 Weyburn Grove Dr 23.7 miles
Houston, TX 77088
24420 FM 1314 RD Suite 101 23.9 miles
PORTER, TX 77365
15621 Blue Ash Dr STE 170 24.0 miles
Houston, TX 77090
2010 FM 1960 Rd E 24.2 miles
Houston, TX 77073
7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 24.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
3001 Fondren Rd STE G 24.5 miles
Houston, TX 77063
2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 24.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 24.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
1100 SMITH DR 24.8 miles
ALVIN, TX 77511
7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 24.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77071
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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Channelview, TX
To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Channelview, TX 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 Channelview, TX , 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 Channelview, TX
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 Channelview, TX ?
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 Channelview, TX ?
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 Channelview, TX ?
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 Channelview, TX ?
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 Channelview, TX ?
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 Channelview, TX ?
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 Channelview, TX ?
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 Channelview, TX ?
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 Channelview, TX 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: Channelview, Texas
Channelview is a census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and Harris County. The population was 38,289 at the 2010 census. The Handbook of Texas describes Channelview as "an oil refinery suburb of metropolitan Houston."
Channelview was given its name since it is located on the northeastern curve of the Houston Ship Channel. The site of Channelview was home to Lorenzo de Zavala, one of the founding fathers of the Republic of Texas. During World War II the area south of Market to the Ship Channel, and what is now DeZavala St. to the tollway, was part of the U.S. Army Ordnance Depot.
Channelview was the site of a notable murder plot occurring in 1991. Wanda Webb Holloway was upset that her daughter, Shanna, had failed two consecutive years to make her junior high school's cheerleading squad. Holloway came to believe that the fault lay not with Shanna's inability to make the squad, but with Verna Heath, whose daughter, Amber Heath, was a main rival of Shanna's. Holloway asked Terry Harper, her former brother-in-law, to find a hit man to murder Verna Heath, hoping that Amber would be distraught and perform poorly in tryouts, thus allowing Shanna to make the squad. However, Harper notified authorities of the plot, and an undercover police officer arrested Holloway. Holloway argued that Harper was guilty of entrapment, saying that she never intended anyone to get killed. A jury sentenced Holloway to 15 years for attempted murder. The story was made into a 1993 HBO movie, The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom. Channelview is also home to Houston Astros pitcher Chris Sampson and former outfielder Glenn Wilson. Another famous athlete to come out of Channelview is former Chicago Bears (NFL) wide receiver Johnny Knox. He graduated class of 2005 from Channelview High School.