Buford, GA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 7,407

Median Age: 36.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $923.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Buford: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (10.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.6% for Black residents, 28.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.9% for other race residents)

Elevation: 1187 feet

Land Area: 14.7 square miles.

Zip Codes: 30518

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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 Buford, GA

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Buford, GA 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 Buford, GA 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.

4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD 1.7 miles

4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD
SUGAR HILL, GA 30518
Categories: SUGAR HILL GA

1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E 2.5 miles

1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

3276 BUFORD DR STE 102 3.0 miles

3276 BUFORD DR STE 102
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

3425 BUFORD DR 3.2 miles

3425 BUFORD DR
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

4889 GOLDEN PKWY STE 100 4.0 miles

4889 GOLDEN PKWY STE 100
BUFORD, GA 30518
Categories: BUFORD GA

4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010 5.6 miles

4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 7.0 miles

960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 7.2 miles

2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

2272 CHATEAU DR 7.4 miles

2272 CHATEAU DR
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

907 Buford Rd Ste 300 8.4 miles

907 Buford Rd Ste 300
Cumming, GA 30041
Categories: Cumming GA

2021 MARKET PLACE BLVD 8.6 miles

2021 MARKET PLACE BLVD
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

301 SHYREWOOD DR 9.0 miles

301 SHYREWOOD DR
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 9.0 miles

755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

332 SWANSON DR STE A 9.3 miles

332 SWANSON DR STE A
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

5875 THOMPSON MILL RD STE 100 9.4 miles

5875 THOMPSON MILL RD STE 100
HOSCHTON, GA 30548
Categories: HOSCHTON GA

1159 WOODTRACE LN 9.5 miles

1159 WOODTRACE LN
AUBURN, GA 30011
Categories: AUBURN GA

1330 Atlanta Hwy 9.7 miles

1330 Atlanta Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
Categories: Cumming GA

4509 WINDER HWY 9.8 miles

4509 WINDER HWY
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
Categories: FLOWERY BRANCH GA

2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 9.9 miles

2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

260 ELM ST 9.9 miles

260 ELM ST
CUMMING, GA 30040
Categories: CUMMING GA

4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 10.1 miles

4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

2825 KEITH BRIDGE RD 10.3 miles

2825 KEITH BRIDGE RD
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

3703 WINDER HWY 10.4 miles

3703 WINDER HWY
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
Categories: FLOWERY BRANCH GA

575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280 10.8 miles

575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

575 Professional Drive Ste 200, 10.8 miles

575 Professional Drive Ste 200,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Categories: Lawrenceville GA

3626 OLD OAKWOOD RD 10.8 miles

3626 OLD OAKWOOD RD
OAKWOOD, GA 30566
Categories: OAKWOOD GA

783 N CLAYTON ST 10.8 miles

783 N CLAYTON ST
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103 10.9 miles

45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 11.3 miles

10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

368 W PIKE ST STE 107 11.3 miles

368 W PIKE ST STE 107
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 12.2 miles

1580 BOGGS RD STE 700
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 12.2 miles

3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

2145 CENTENNIAL DR 12.4 miles

2145 CENTENNIAL DR
GAINESVILLE, GA 30504
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 12.5 miles

3490 PLEASANT HILL RD
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 12.7 miles

9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

9690 VENTANA WAY 13.0 miles

9690 VENTANA WAY
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

289 GRAYSON HWY 13.1 miles

289 GRAYSON HWY
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 13.2 miles

3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 13.3 miles

2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 13.3 miles

3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

3551 SATELLITE BLVD 13.4 miles

3551 SATELLITE BLVD
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 13.5 miles

10945 STATE BRIDGE RD
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
Categories: JOHNS CREEK GA

3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 13.8 miles

3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1 14.3 miles

5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 15.0 miles

3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Categories: Alpharetta GA

13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 15.1 miles

13081 HIGHWAY 9 N
MILTON, GA 30004
Categories: MILTON GA

12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 15.1 miles

12994 HIGHWAY 9 N
MILTON, GA 30004
Categories: MILTON GA

3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 15.4 miles

3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

530 SPRING ST SE 15.8 miles

530 SPRING ST SE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 16.1 miles

2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 370 16.7 miles

1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 370
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

1250 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 500 16.7 miles

1250 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 500
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 16.8 miles

1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 16.9 miles

10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

597 S ENOTA DR NE 17.1 miles

597 S ENOTA DR NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

597 S ENOTA DR 17.1 miles

597 S ENOTA DR
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 17.6 miles

2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 200 17.7 miles

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 200
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 100 17.7 miles

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 100
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 17.7 miles

11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 17.7 miles

2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 17.8 miles

3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 17.8 miles

3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

1080 LUMPKIN CAMPGROUND RD S 17.9 miles

1080 LUMPKIN CAMPGROUND RD S
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 18.1 miles

6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 18.1 miles

3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 18.1 miles

6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 18.3 miles

6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 18.3 miles

6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150
Norcross, GA 30071
Categories: Norcross GA

2458 LIMESTONE PKWY STE A 18.3 miles

2458 LIMESTONE PKWY STE A
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

675 WHITE SULPHUR RD 18.4 miles

675 WHITE SULPHUR RD
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 18.4 miles

2356 LENORA CHURCH RD
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

112 LANTHIER ST 18.6 miles

112 LANTHIER ST
WINDER, GA 30680
Categories: WINDER GA

11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 18.7 miles

11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 18.8 miles

1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 19.1 miles

11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 19.1 miles

6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D
NORCROSS, GA 30093
Categories: NORCROSS GA

990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 19.9 miles

990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 20.0 miles

880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 20.0 miles

3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 20.1 miles

600 HOUZE WAY STE C1
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 21.0 miles

4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D
LILBURN, GA 30047
Categories: LILBURN GA

55 W CROSSVILLE RD 21.2 miles

55 W CROSSVILLE RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 21.6 miles

1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Categories: ATLANTA GA

2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 21.7 miles

2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
Categories: STONE MOUNTAIN GA

5019 LAVISTA RD 22.0 miles

5019 LAVISTA RD
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 22.4 miles

3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 22.4 miles

3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202
Chamblee, GA 30341
Categories: Chamblee GA

1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 22.4 miles

1575 MOUNT VERNON RD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
Categories: DUNWOODY GA

1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 22.5 miles

1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Categories: ATLANTA GA

9410B WILLEO RD 22.5 miles

9410B WILLEO RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 22.7 miles

4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515
ATLANTA, GA 30341
Categories: ATLANTA GA

1095 WOODSTOCK RD 22.7 miles

1095 WOODSTOCK RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

81 NORTHSIDE DAWSON DR STE 205 22.9 miles

81 NORTHSIDE DAWSON DR STE 205
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 23.0 miles

5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
Categories: CHAMBLEE GA

6808 DEER TRAIL LN 23.3 miles

6808 DEER TRAIL LN
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
Categories: STONE MOUNTAIN GA

1654 WASHINGTON ST 23.5 miles

1654 WASHINGTON ST
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Categories: JEFFERSON GA

4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 23.7 miles

4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108
ATLANTA, GA 30345
Categories: ATLANTA GA

2151A IDLEWOOD RD 24.3 miles

2151A IDLEWOOD RD
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 24.4 miles

755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Categories: ATLANTA GA

22 S PUBLIC SQ 24.4 miles

22 S PUBLIC SQ
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Categories: JEFFERSON GA

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 24.6 miles

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30342
Categories: Atlanta GA

993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 24.6 miles

993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Categories: ATLANTA GA

6660 ROSWELL RD 24.9 miles

6660 ROSWELL RD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
Categories: SANDY SPRINGS GA

1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 24.9 miles

1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 25.0 miles

975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Categories: ATLANTA GA

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DOT Physical Buford, GA

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 Buford, GA

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing Buford, GA

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

To schedule a DOT Physical Buford, GA location or DOT Drug Test Buford, GA 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: Buford, Georgia

Buford is a city in Gwinnett and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,225. Most of the city is in Gwinnett County, which is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The portions of the city in Hall County are not part of Atlanta's metropolitan statistical area, but are part of Atlanta's larger Combined Statistical Area, which includes Hall County.

The city was founded in 1872 after a railroad was built in the area connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, with Atlanta. Buford was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, who at the time was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway. The city's leather industry, led by the Bona Allen Company, as well as its location as a railway stop, caused the population to expand during the early 1900s until after the Great Depression had ended.

The city operates its own school district, the Buford City School District, and has been the birthplace and home of several musicians and athletes. Various tourist locations, including museums and community centers, the largest mall in the state of Georgia, the Mall of Georgia, and Lake Lanier Islands are in the Buford region.

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Population (male): 7,407

Median Age: 36.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $923.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Buford: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (10.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.6% for Black residents, 28.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.9% for other race residents)

Elevation: 1187 feet

Land Area: 14.7 square miles.

Zip Codes: 30518

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