Baytown, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 39,434

Median Age: 33.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $924.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Baytown: 91.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (11.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.0% for Black residents, 25.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 24.6% for American Indian residents, 13.1% for other race residents, 16.9% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 32.7 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      Hispanic - 36,878 - 46.7%
      White alone - 26,682 - 33.8%
      Black alone - 11,685 - 14.8%
      Asian alone - 1,899 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 1,423 - 1.8%
      American Indian alone - 103 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 30 - 0.04%

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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 Baytown, TX

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Baytown, TX 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 Baytown, TX 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.

2802 Garth Rd Ste 213, 1.2 miles

2802 Garth Rd Ste 213,
Baytown, TX 77521
Categories: Baytown TX

2800 GARTH RD 1.2 miles

2800 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115 1.4 miles

1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

2610 N ALEXANDER DR 1.9 miles

2610 N ALEXANDER DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1700 JAMES BOWIE DR 2.0 miles

1700 JAMES BOWIE DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

4002 GARTH RD STE 150 2.1 miles

4002 GARTH RD STE 150
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

4401 GARTH RD 2.3 miles

4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1610 W BAKER RD STE B 2.4 miles

1610 W BAKER RD STE B
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1658 W Baker Rd Ste A 2.4 miles

1658 W Baker Rd Ste A
Baytown, TX 77521
Categories: Baytown TX

1009 S BROADWAY ST 6.2 miles

1009 S BROADWAY ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

125 SYLVAN ST 6.4 miles

125 SYLVAN ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X 6.6 miles

1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

610 S MAIN ST 7.0 miles

610 S MAIN ST
HIGHLANDS, TX 77562
Categories: HIGHLANDS TX

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 5A 8.0 miles

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 5A
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77523
Categories: MONT BELVIEU TX

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 4 8.0 miles

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 4
BAYTOWN, TX 77523
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

125 E 8TH ST 9.0 miles

125 E 8TH ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

102 W 2ND ST 9.0 miles

102 W 2ND ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
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1430 CENTER ST 9.2 miles

1430 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

1803 CENTER ST STE A 9.2 miles

1803 CENTER ST STE A
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2106 CENTER ST 9.3 miles

2106 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
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2818 CENTER ST 9.4 miles

2818 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2910 CENTER ST 9.4 miles

2910 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 9.4 miles

126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
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321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 9.8 miles

321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

7720 Spencer Hwy 9.9 miles

7720 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
Categories: Pasadena TX

5141 Center St 10.0 miles

5141 Center St
Pasadena, TX 77505
Categories: Pasadena TX

6825 SPENCER HWY 10.6 miles

6825 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

415 BISCAYNE BLVD 12.3 miles

415 BISCAYNE BLVD
EL LAGO, TX 77586
Categories: EL LAGO TX

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 12.5 miles

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 12.5 miles

4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

13469 EAST FWY 12.8 miles

13469 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 12.9 miles

4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

13601 Woodforest Blvd 12.9 miles

13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

4000 SPENCER HWY 13.2 miles

4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

13125 EAST FWY 13.3 miles

13125 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 13.3 miles

1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 13.3 miles

1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510,
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

13259 EAST FWY 13.4 miles

13259 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

104 Medical Plaza 13.4 miles

104 Medical Plaza
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
Categories: MONT BELVIEU TX

3350 FAIRVIEW ST 13.5 miles

3350 FAIRVIEW ST
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

3801 VISTA RD STE 390 13.5 miles

3801 VISTA RD STE 390
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 13.5 miles

3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106
Pasadena, TX 77504
Categories: Pasadena TX

1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 14.2 miles

1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220 14.2 miles

2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Categories: Nassau Bay TX

520 S SHAVER ST 14.4 miles

520 S SHAVER ST
PASADENA, TX 77506
Categories: PASADENA TX

700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110 14.6 miles

700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110
Houston, TX 77058
Categories: Houston TX

1202 NASA PKWY 15.1 miles

1202 NASA PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1120 NASA PKWY STE 304 15.1 miles

1120 NASA PKWY STE 304
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10909 EAST FWY 15.8 miles

10909 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270 16.0 miles

250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Categories: WEBSTER TX

561 Medical Center Blvd., 16.3 miles

561 Medical Center Blvd.,
Webster, TX 77598
Categories: Webster TX

12885 GULF FWY 16.5 miles

12885 GULF FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77034
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200 16.8 miles

7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 17.3 miles

11717 Highland Meadow Dr,
Houston, TX 77089
Categories: Houston TX

1102 DICKINSON AVE 17.4 miles

1102 DICKINSON AVE
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 17.4 miles

10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11800 ASTORIA BLVD 17.4 miles

11800 ASTORIA BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8505 GULF FWY STE F 17.7 miles

8505 GULF FWY STE F
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Categories: HOUSTON TX

900 BROADWAY ST 18.1 miles

900 BROADWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3520 BROADWAY ST 18.3 miles

3520 BROADWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 18.4 miles

1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 18.4 miles

2626 S LOOP W STE 650D
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 18.4 miles

2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1108 GULF FWY S ste 230 18.4 miles

1108 GULF FWY S ste 230
LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573
Categories: LEAGUE CITY TX

3354 E FM 528 RD 18.6 miles

3354 E FM 528 RD
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Categories: FRIENDSWOOD TX

6969 GULF FWY STE 370 18.9 miles

6969 GULF FWY STE 370
HOUSTON, TX 77087
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4615 I 45 STE 206 19.0 miles

4615 I 45 STE 206
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7117 Lyons Ave 19.5 miles

7117 Lyons Ave
Houston, TX 77020
Categories: Houston TX

628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR 19.6 miles

628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Categories: FRIENDSWOOD TX

2106 FM 517 RD E 19.7 miles

2106 FM 517 RD E
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218 19.9 miles

1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218
Friendswood, TX 77546
Categories: Friendswood TX

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 20.5 miles

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 20.5 miles

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2018 BROADWAY ST 20.7 miles

2018 BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

2211 E BROADWAY ST 20.7 miles

2211 E BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

9723 HOMESTEAD RD 21.0 miles

9723 HOMESTEAD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77016
Categories: HOUSTON TX

676 FM 517 RD W 21.1 miles

676 FM 517 RD W
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

7702 FM 1960 E STE 106 21.3 miles

7702 FM 1960 E STE 106
Humble, TX 77346
Categories: Humble TX

113 S MAIN ST 22.1 miles

113 S MAIN ST
DAYTON, TX 77535
Categories: DAYTON TX

202 N CHURCH ST 22.2 miles

202 N CHURCH ST
DAYTON, TX 77535
Categories: DAYTON TX

5003 Woodland Meadows Ln 22.2 miles

5003 Woodland Meadows Ln
Humble, TX 77346
Categories: Humble TX

107 N WINFREE ST 22.3 miles

107 N WINFREE ST
DAYTON, TX 77535
Categories: DAYTON TX

2211A BROADWAY ST 22.9 miles

2211A BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

2004 LEELAND ST 23.0 miles

2004 LEELAND ST
HOUSTON, TX 77003
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 23.2 miles

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 23.2 miles

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473
HOUSTON, TX 77010
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1125 STATE HIGHWAY 3 STE 180 23.2 miles

1125 STATE HIGHWAY 3 STE 180
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

2600 FM 1764 RD STE 190 23.4 miles

2600 FM 1764 RD STE 190
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
Categories: LA MARQUE TX

6801 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY 23.5 miles

6801 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

7111 Medical Center Drive Suit, 23.6 miles

7111 Medical Center Drive Suit,
Texas City, TX 77591
Categories: Texas City TX

3300 CRAWFORD ST 23.7 miles

3300 CRAWFORD ST
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

527 9TH AVE N STE 101 24.1 miles

527 9TH AVE N STE 101
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 24.2 miles

5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

14025 Delaney St, 24.2 miles

14025 Delaney St,
La Marque, TX 77568
Categories: La Marque TX

302 34TH ST SOUTH 24.6 miles

302 34TH ST SOUTH
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

1200 Binz St, Ste 115 24.6 miles

1200 Binz St, Ste 115
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230 24.6 miles

19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

3300 FM 1765 STE A 24.7 miles

3300 FM 1765 STE A
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 24.7 miles

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

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DOT Physical Baytown, TX

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 Baytown, TX

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing Baytown, TX

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Baytown, TX 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 Baytown, TX location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Baytown, TX 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 Baytown, TX location and DOT breath alcohol testing Baytown, TX 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 Baytown, TX 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 Baytown, TX 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 Baytown, TX locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Baytown, TX 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 Baytown, TX, (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 Baytown, TX and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Baytown, TX.

To schedule a DOT Physical Baytown, TX location or DOT Drug Test Baytown, TX 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: Baytown, Texas

Baytown is a city within Harris County and partially in Chambers County in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. state of Texas. Located within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area, it lies on the northern side of the Galveston Bay complex near the outlets of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou. It is the sixth-largest city within this metropolitan area. Major highways serving the city include State Highway 146 and Interstate 10. As of 2010, Baytown had a population of 71,802, and it had an estimated population of 75,992 in 2016. As of 2018 Baytown had an estimated population of 85,000 people.

The area of Baytown began to be settled as early as 1822. One of its earliest residents was Nathaniel Lynch, who set up a ferry crossing at the junction of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou. The ferry service that he started is still in operation today, now known as the Lynchburg Ferry. Other early residents of Baytown include William Scott, one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred, and Ashbel Smith, who owned a plantation in the area. One of Baytown's first babies born was Gertrude Gardner.

The city now known as Baytown was originally three separate towns. The first of these was Goose Creek, named for the bayou of the same name where Canada geese wintered and whose name is still reflected in the area's Goose Creek school district, whose establishment dates back to before 1850. With the discovery of the Goose Creek Oil Field, the rival communities of Pelly in the late 1910s, and East Baytown in the early 1920s, developed as early boomtowns. The "East" in East Baytown was later dropped because it was west of Goose Creek.

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Population (female): 39,434

Median Age: 33.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $924.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Baytown: 91.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (11.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.0% for Black residents, 25.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 24.6% for American Indian residents, 13.1% for other race residents, 16.9% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 32.7 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      Hispanic - 36,878 - 46.7%
      White alone - 26,682 - 33.8%
      Black alone - 11,685 - 14.8%
      Asian alone - 1,899 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 1,423 - 1.8%
      American Indian alone - 103 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 30 - 0.04%

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