DOT Physical Beacon Falls, CT
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Beacon Falls, CT 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 Beacon Falls, CT 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.
44 BRIDGE ST 7.0 miles
ANSONIA, CT 6401
1068 W MAIN ST 7.9 miles
WATERBURY, CT 6708
60 Westwood Avenue, 8.2 miles
Waterbury, CT 6708
506 FROST RD 8.3 miles
WATERBURY, CT 6705
900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2 9.0 miles
SOUTHBURY, CT 6488
28 S MAIN ST 9.2 miles
CHESHIRE, CT 6410
2440 WHITNEY AVE 2ND FL 9.2 miles
HAMDEN, CT 6518
3000 Dixwell Ave, 9.4 miles
Hamden, CT 6518
2080 WHITNEY AVE 9.4 miles
HAMDEN, CT 6518
1100 DIXWELL AVE 9.6 miles
HAMDEN, CT 6514
446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL 9.6 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6515
419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306 10.5 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
175 SHERMAN AVE 10.9 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
515 Bridgeport Ave, 11.1 miles
Shelton, CT 6484
1213 CHAPEL ST 11.4 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
1631 STATE ST 11.7 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
2 Church St S Ste 115, 11.9 miles
New Haven, CT 6519
266 S MAIN ST 11.9 miles
NEWTOWN, CT 6470
100 COMMERCE DR 12.0 miles
SHELTON, CT 6484
4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185 12.0 miles
SHELTON, CT 6484
370 JAMES ST STE 304 12.2 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6513
236 BOSTON POST RD 12.5 miles
ORANGE, CT 6477
60 CHURCH ST 12.6 miles
YALESVILLE, CT 6492
2 TRAP FALLS RD STE 105 12.7 miles
SHELTON, CT 6484
15 South Elm Street, 12.8 miles
Wallingford, CT 6492
887 BRIDGEPORT AVE 13.0 miles
SHELTON, CT 6484
388 MAIN ST 13.4 miles
MONROE, CT 6468
863 N Main St Ext 14.1 miles
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
13 LAFAYETTE ST 15.5 miles
MILFORD, CT 6460
900 NORTHRUP RD 15.5 miles
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
232 BOSTON POST RD 15.6 miles
MILFORD, CT 6460
400 W MAIN ST 15.7 miles
BRANFORD, CT 6405
816 Broad Street, Ste 22, 15.8 miles
Meriden, CT 6450
1064 E MAIN ST STE 301 16.3 miles
MERIDEN, CT 6450
84 N MAIN ST 16.7 miles
BRANFORD, CT 6405
144 North Main Street, 16.7 miles
Branford, CT 6405
4750 MAIN ST 17.1 miles
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6606
13 MELLEN ST 17.1 miles
BRISTOL, CT 6010
1040 BARNUM AVE 17.3 miles
STRATFORD, CT 6614
246 FEDERAL RD STE D12 17.7 miles
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
6 BUSINESS PARK DR 17.7 miles
BRANFORD, CT 6405
161 BOSTON AVE 17.8 miles
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
31 OLD ROUTE 7 18.1 miles
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
240 EAST ST 18.3 miles
PLAINVILLE, CT 6062
226 MILL HILL AVE 18.3 miles
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
78 Pershing Drive 18.3 miles
Derby, CT 6416
16 APOLLO RD 18.8 miles
BETHEL, CT 6801
76 WOODSEDGE CT 18.8 miles
KENSINGTON, CT 6037
935 Farmington Avenue, 19.0 miles
Bristol, CT 6010
161 HIGH PARK AVE PO BOX 751 19.1 miles
STRATFORD, CT 6615
975 FARMINGTON AVE 19.1 miles
BRISTOL, CT 6010
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DANBURY, CT 6810
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DANBURY, CT 6810
60 WATSON BLVD 19.4 miles
STRATFORD, CT 6615
555 Lordship Blvd Fl 1, 19.5 miles
Stratford, CT 6615
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Danbury, CT 6810
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PLAINVILLE, CT 6062
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DANBURY, CT 6811
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DANBURY, CT 6810
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NEW MILFORD, CT 6776
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NEW BRITAIN, CT 6053
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Fairfield, CT 6825
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FAIRFIELD, CT 6825
40 Hart Street, Building C, 20.7 miles
New Britain, CT 6052
324 WELLSVILLE AVE 21.1 miles
NEW MILFORD, CT 6776
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WATERBURY, CT 6704
28 CRESCENT ST 22.8 miles
MIDDLETOWN, CT 6457
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Unionville, CT 6085
100 MILL PLAIN RD 23.6 miles
DANBURY, CT 6811
400 Saybrook Rd, 23.6 miles
Middletown, CT 6457
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MIDDLETOWN, CT 6457
1111 CROMWELL AVE BLDG 4 STE 403 24.2 miles
ROCKY HILL, CT 6067
10 SOUTH ST STE 101 24.8 miles
RIDGEFIELD, CT 6877
9 SHAWE ST 24.9 miles
DANBURY, CT 6810
365 WILLARD AVE STE 28 25.0 miles
NEWINGTON, CT 6111
DOT Physical Beacon Falls, CT
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 Beacon Falls, CT
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Beacon Falls, CT
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Beacon Falls, CT 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 Beacon Falls, CT location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Beacon Falls, CT 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 Beacon Falls, CT location and DOT breath alcohol testing Beacon Falls, CT 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 Beacon Falls, CT 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 Beacon Falls, CT 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 Beacon Falls, CT locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Beacon Falls, CT 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 Beacon Falls, CT, (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 Beacon Falls, CT and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Beacon Falls, CT.
To schedule a DOT Physical Beacon Falls, CT location or DOT Drug Test Beacon Falls, CT 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
- 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
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- 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: Beacon Falls, Connecticut
Beacon Falls is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut. It lies in the southwestern part of the state, and is bisected by the Naugatuck River. The population was 5,246 at the 2000 census. The population increased to 6,049 at the 2010 census.
The area that was to become Beacon Falls was first inhabited by tribal communities of Paugusetts and Paugusucks and was originally known as Nyumps. Early history texts indicate that a former Native American slave called Toby bought much of the land that was to become the town on September 7, 1693 for 10 pounds and a barrel of cider.
Settlers from Derby, Connecticut moved to the area in 1678 and the town was incorporated in 1871 on lands carved from the neighboring towns of Bethany, Seymour, Naugatuck and Oxford. The town was named for Beacon Hill, although it is said that was a desire to call it Home after the Home Woolen Mill.