Acton, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 21,924. >Population change since 2000: +7.8%

Median Rent:

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Acton: 150.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown):

Elevation: 260 feet

Land Area: 20.0 square miles.

Zip Codes: 01720

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $148,469 (it was $91,624 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $67,204 (it was $41,901 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $665,377 (it was $317,800 in 2000) Acton:$665,377MA:$385,400

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

DOT Physical Acton, MA

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Acton, MA and throughout the local area.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL license must have a DOT physical, complete a medical examination report and successfully complete all requirements of the DOT physical to be issued a CDL medical card, the card is valid for 24 months and must be renewed every 2 years with a physical.

Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides DOT and non DOT physicals Acton, MA at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by FMCSA. Testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

To Schedule Your DOT Physical or DOT Drug Test at a local testing center call - (800)221-4291 or Schedule your DOT physical or DOT drug test now by clicking the schedule now button below.

7 DEANE ST 3.6 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

39 Village Square, 8.9 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

5 WINTER ST 9.4 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

200 GROTON RD 9.5 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

510 BOSTON RD 9.8 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 9.9 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

58 BEDFORD ST 10.3 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

35 BEDFORD ST 10.3 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 10.4 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 10.6 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

7 FRANCINE RD 10.8 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

157 UNION ST 10.9 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 10.9 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 11.1 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

1030 MAIN ST 11.9 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 12.3 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 12.3 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 12.4 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 12.6 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

700 Rogers Street, 12.7 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

345 MAIN ST 12.8 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 13.0 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 13.0 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

28 Newton St 13.1 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

190 N MAIN ST 13.3 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 14.0 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 14.1 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

POH on-site only 14.2 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 14.2 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 14.5 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

41 CARLETON RD 15.0 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

66B CONCORD ST 15.1 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 15.7 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 15.7 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 15.7 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 15.7 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 16.0 miles

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A
Leominster, MA 1453
Categories: Leominster MA

376 Arsenal Street 16.1 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 16.2 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

601 Concord Ave 16.3 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

424 CENTRAL ST 16.5 miles

424 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 16.7 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

37 MANNING ST 16.9 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

16 Main Street 16.9 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

92 HIGH ST 16.9 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 17.0 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 17.1 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 17.1 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

20 S BORDER RD 17.2 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

60 HOSPITAL RD 17.2 miles

60 HOSPITAL RD
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 17.5 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

52 BOW ST 17.5 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

12 EVERETT ST 17.6 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 17.7 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

124 WESTERN AVE 17.8 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 17.8 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

P.O. Box 546 17.8 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 18.0 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 18.1 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 18.1 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 18.3 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 18.4 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 18.5 miles

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

358 HARVARD ST 18.5 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 18.5 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 18.6 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

300 Main St, 18.6 miles

300 Main St,
Nashua, NH 3060
Categories: Nashua NH

On-site only 18.6 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

1285 Beacon St 18.8 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

219 CENTRE ST 18.8 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

Onsite Only #1 18.8 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

101 STATION LNDG 18.8 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1 Branch St, 18.9 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 18.9 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 19.0 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 19.1 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

8 AUBURN ST 19.5 miles

8 AUBURN ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

319 Longwood Ave, 19.6 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 19.8 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

14A BROAD ST 19.8 miles

14A BROAD ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

1996 CENTRE ST 19.8 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

138 Haverhill St, 20.0 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 20.4 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 21.0 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 21.1 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 21.1 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 21.1 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

1 GENERAL ST 21.2 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

371 BROADWAY 21.2 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 21.3 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

630 PLANTATION ST 21.4 miles

630 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 1605
Categories: WORCESTER MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 21.7 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 21.9 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

1 HARBORSIDE DR 22.0 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

31 STILES RD STE 1300 22.0 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

500 Lincoln Street 22.0 miles

500 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 1605
Categories: Worcester MA

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 22.2 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

352 BELMONT ST 22.4 miles

352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

490 SHREWSBURY ST 22.6 miles

490 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

81B MAIN ST 22.8 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

159 N BROADWAY 23.1 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 23.2 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 23.4 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 23.5 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 23.8 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 23.8 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 23.8 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level 23.9 miles

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 1608
Categories: Worcester MA

49 RANGE RD STE 101 24.0 miles

49 RANGE RD STE 101
WINDHAM, NH 3087
Categories: WINDHAM NH

141 MASSASOIT RD 24.0 miles

141 MASSASOIT RD
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

289 Main St, 24.0 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

199 REEDSDALE RD 24.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

415 MAIN ST 24.2 miles

415 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 1608
Categories: WORCESTER MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 24.3 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 24.4 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 24.5 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 24.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 24.6 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 24.8 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

255 PARK AVE STE 400 24.9 miles

255 PARK AVE STE 400
WORCESTER, MA 1609
Categories: WORCESTER MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 24.9 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

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DOT Physical Acton, MA

Federal Law and DOT regulations state that any "covered employee" such as a CDL driver must possess a valid medical card demonstrating that they have successfully passed a DOT Physical examination and complied with all other requirements of DOT regulation part 40 to be eligible to drive.

Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can schedule your DOT or non DOT physical examination at a location close to you, insure that all required documentation is completed and that you are issued a CDL medical card upon successfully passing the exam.

Recommended items to bring to your DOT physical:

  • Eye glasses (bring prescription)
  • List of medications
  • Clearance letters or physician related documentation

Persons should also be prepared to discuss with the FMCSA certified examiner your health history including past or recent illnesses or other information related to your physical exam.

NON DOT Physicals/Examinations

Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can also provide through our nationwide testing locations and affiliated medical facilities non DOT physicals for job fitness, return to duty and follow up.

To Schedule a DOT or Non DOT Physical Acton, MA

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing Acton, MA

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Acton, MA and throughout the local area which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available.

No appointment is necessary, but you must call and register for a DOT Drug Test Acton, MA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Acton, MA location.

Scheduling a DOT Drug Test, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or schedule online 24/7.

Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY.

In addition to providing DOT drug testing Acton, MA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Acton, MA location, Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and other surrounding cities. When you need a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test for pre-employment, random or post-accident, call our DOT drug testing Acton, MA office at (800)221-4291.

On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 5000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

Department of Transportation (DOT)

If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.

Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.

Drug Free Workplace

Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.

We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.

Our DOT drug testing Acton, MA centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.

Our DOT drug testing Acton, MA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Acton, MA centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.

In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations if you or your business is regulated by one of the following agencies all "covered safety sensitive" employees (part or full time) must comply with all DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency in which you or your company is regulated by.

Please Note- If you are currently being audited/inspected or found to be in violation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and you are calling for DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing, please advise the Accredited Drug Testing DOT Specialist when ordering DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing services.

To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 - Click Here

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all covered employees take a pre-employment 5 panel drug test and have a negative result on file to hold a safety sensitive position.

All DOT regulated companies must have on file a copy of the pre-employment drug test for all covered employees. An applicant saying that they previously took a DOT pre-employment drug test but cannot produce a copy of the drug test result must take a pre-employment drug test before beginning employment in a DOT safety sensitive position.

The Accredited Drug Testing Inc DOT random drug testing program notifies covered employees by email and a phone call and provides the location of the closest testing center for the covered employee to go and take their drug and alcohol test.

Failing to take a random drug or alcohol test once selected can result in substantial fines and penalties by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved random selection Consortium for covered employees who are required to comply with DOT random testing requirements.

DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated companies educate and train all supervisors in how to detect employees under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.

Supervisors must complete and successfully pass a DOT approved supervisor training course.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved Supervisor Training Course which is web based and which will provide a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and maybe accessed at anytime.

DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any regulated company with two or more employees holding safety sensitive positions covered by 49 CFR Part 40 must have a written DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy and all employees must be provided a copy of the policy. Companies must comply with all requirements listed in the DOT drug and alcohol policy.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc specializes in the development and implementation of a DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy - Call Accredited Drug Testing in Acton, MA, (800)221-4291

DOT Additional Requirements/Information

The Department of Transportation only recognizes and authorizes a 5 panel urine drug test and a breath alcohol test for compliance with 49 CFR Part 40.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that a Federal Chain of Custody Form (5 Page CCF) be used with all drug screens and that all breath alcohol testing devices be approved by the DOT.

The staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc are certified and trained in DOT drug specimen collections and DOT breath alcohol testing.

DOT Physicals

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL License must successfully pass a DOT physical to be issued a CDL Medical Card. The Medical Card is valid for 24months and must be renewed every 2 years with a new physical.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT physicals nationwide at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT Physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by the FMCSA.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc is your "one stop shopping" for all DOT Physicals Acton, MA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Acton, MA.

To schedule a DOT Physical Acton, MA location or DOT Drug Test Acton, MA location, Call (800)221-4291

Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800)221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of DOT Physical Examinations

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a health assessment mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to safely perform the demanding duties associated with operating a commercial vehicle. The primary goal is to enhance road safety by preventing accidents caused by physical health issues.

Who Needs a DOT Physical?

  • Commercial Drivers: All commercial drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds must undergo this physical examination.
  • Interstate Bus Drivers: Drivers who operate vehicles that carry more than 15 passengers, including the driver, interstate.
  • Hazardous Material Transporters: Those who transport hazardous materials that require safety permits due to the quantity.

Components of a DOT Physical

The DOT physical covers various health checks to assess a driver’s physical and mental capabilities:

  1. Vision Test: Drivers must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction and a horizontal visual field of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
  2. Hearing Test: Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of at least five feet with or without a hearing aid.
  3. Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
  4. Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
  5. Physical Examination: Involves the examination of multiple systems in the body including neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychiatric systems to ensure no impairment that could hinder driving ability.

Validity and Certification

Once a driver passes the DOT physical, they receive a DOT medical certificate which is typically valid for up to two years. However, if a condition is found that requires monitoring (such as hypertension), the medical certificate may be issued for a shorter period.

Preparing for a DOT Physical

Drivers should prepare for their DOT physical by:

  • Gathering Health Information: Bring a list of current medications and information on any diagnosed conditions.
  • Wearing Proper Attire: Wear loose clothing for the physical exam, and bring any necessary corrective lenses or hearing aids.
  • Staying Informed: Be aware of how certain medical conditions might affect the ability to pass the physical.

A DOT physical is a crucial step for the safety of both the commercial driver and other road users. By ensuring medical fitness, these exams help maintain high safety standards in the transportation industry.

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Local Area Info: Acton, Massachusetts

Acton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, approximately twenty-one miles west-northwest of Boston along Route 2 west of Concord and about ten miles (16 km) southwest of Lowell. The population was 21,929 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by Westford and Littleton to the north, Concord and Carlisle to the east, Stow, Maynard, and Sudbury to the south and Boxborough to the west. Acton became an incorporated town in 1735. The town employs the Open Town Meeting form of government with a Town Manager and an elected, five-member Board of Selectmen. Acton was named the 11th Best Place To Live among small towns in the country by Money Magazine in 2015, and the 16th best in 2009 and in 2011. The local high school, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Acton-Boxborough #3 among open enrollment high schools and #7 overall for STEM education in the United States.

Acton is located at 42°29?N 71°27?W? / ?42.483°N 71.450°W? / 42.483; -71.450. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.3 square miles (53 km2), of which 20.0 square miles (52 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 1.53 percent, is water. Almost all of Acton is forested, except for where it has been cleared for residential or agricultural use. Some forested areas have been put aside for special use by corporations.

The current geography of Acton was created when the last wave of glaciers retreated approximately ten thousand years ago. Acton has nine drumlins — hills which are composed of glacial till. In addition, Wills Hole and Grassy Pond are kettle ponds which were formed in depressions in the till formed by large blocks of ice.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 21,924. >Population change since 2000: +7.8%

Median Rent:

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Acton: 150.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown):

Elevation: 260 feet

Land Area: 20.0 square miles.

Zip Codes: 01720

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $148,469 (it was $91,624 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $67,204 (it was $41,901 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $665,377 (it was $317,800 in 2000) Acton:$665,377MA:$385,400

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