DOT Physical Fair Haven, NJ
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Fair Haven, NJ 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 Fair Haven, NJ 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.
160 WHITE RD STE 1 2.0 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
240 Maple Ave, 2.0 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
2 KINGS HWY 4.1 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
158 WYCKOFF RD 4.7 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
300 2ND AVE 5.4 miles
LONG BRANCH, NJ 7740
2-12 CORBETT WAY 5.9 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 5.9 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 6.4 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
802 W PARK AVE STE 221 6.7 miles
OCEAN, NJ 7712
1910 STATE ROUTE 35 6.8 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A 6.9 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
240 MONMOUTH RD 7.2 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 8.0 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 8.3 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
704 N Beers St, 8.8 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
1809 Corlies Ave, Floor 2 10.5 miles
Neptune, NJ 7753
2441 STATE ROUTE 33 10.7 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
3520 STATE ROUTE 33 10.7 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
43 MAIN ST 13.3 miles
FARMINGDALE, NJ 7727
4855 Hylan Blvd, 13.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 14.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 14.3 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
3311 Hylan Blvd, 14.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
3733 Richmond Avenue, 14.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 14.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 14.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 15.1 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
539 Route 9 North 15.1 miles
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 8734
2130 STATE HIGHWAY 35 15.3 miles
SEA GIRT, NJ 8750
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 15.3 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
358 ARDEN AVE 15.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
31 NEW DORP LN 15.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
1707 ATLANTIC AVE STE 1 15.8 miles
MANASQUAN, NJ 8736
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 16.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 16.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 16.3 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
77 CANON DR 16.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
1361 Hylan Blvd, 16.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 16.9 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
2422 KNAPP ST 17.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 17.1 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 17.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
On-site only 17.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 17.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 17.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
400 Candlewood Commons, Bldg 4 17.7 miles
Howell, NJ 7731
6413 BAY PARKWAY 17.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 17.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 17.9 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
651 Willowbrook Road, 18.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
2960 Victory Boulevard 18.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
47 KENT RD 18.6 miles
HOWELL, NJ 7731
7601 4th Avenue, 18.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 18.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 18.8 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
1101 RICHMOND AVE STE 102 19.0 miles
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 8742
81 Randall Ave, 19.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
1272 51st Street, 19.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
31 TURNBERRY DR 19.1 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 19.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
4420 13TH AVE 19.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 19.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
2035 RALPH AVE A10 19.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 19.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 19.7 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
418 STATE ROUTE 18 19.7 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
400 E 26TH ST 19.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 20.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
1608 Route 88, Suite 114 20.2 miles
Brick, NJ 8724
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 20.2 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
1610 ROUTE 88 STE 101 20.3 miles
BRICK, NJ 8724
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 20.4 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
620 CRANBURY RD 20.4 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 20.4 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 20.5 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
138 AVENUE C 20.6 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
10 COSTCO DR 20.8 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
1200 GREEN ST 20.8 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
1970 SWARTHMORE AVE 20.8 miles
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
177 Avenue A, 21.0 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
781 BRICK BLVD 21.1 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
65 JAMES ST 21.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
348 13th Street, Suite 102 21.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
150 AIRPORT RD STE 100 21.3 miles
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 21.4 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
102 James Street, Suite 201 21.4 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 21.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
209 LEFANTE WAY 21.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
564 BROADWAY 21.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
418-420 5TH AVE 21.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 21.6 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
500 River Avenue Suite 100 21.8 miles
Lakewood, NJ 8701
990 CEDAR BRIDGE AVE STE B7 21.8 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
264 1ST ST 21.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
619 CHETWOOD ST 21.9 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 22.1 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
880 AVENUE C 22.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 22.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 22.4 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
408 Rockaway Avenue, 22.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11212
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 22.4 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
1248 Fulton Street 22.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
259 TALMADGE RD 22.6 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
619 Throop Avenue 22.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
16 ETHEL RD 22.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
120 Atlantic Avenue, 22.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
595 DIVISION ST 22.9 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
606 DOWD AVE 23.0 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 23.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 23.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
50 COURT ST STE 1002 23.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Onsite Only 23.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11208
146 Pierrepont Street, 23.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
1 METROTECH CTR 23.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 23.3 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
35 BEAVERSON BLVD BLDG 10 23.4 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
500 WESTFIELD AVE 23.4 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
144 LEWIS AVE 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 23.4 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
100 COMMERCE PL 23.5 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
8212 151ST AVE 23.5 miles
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
962 MADISON ST APT 1 23.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 23.6 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 23.7 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 23.7 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
23 HALSEY DR 23.7 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 23.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
JFK Airport Bldg 75, STE 247/249 23.8 miles
Jamaica, NY 11430
JFK INTL AIRPORT STE 14, BLDG 14A 23.8 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
JFK International Airport Bldg 22 23.8 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
13355 LEFFERTS BLVD 24.0 miles
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
65 BROADWAY STE 903 24.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 24.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
222 ROCKAWAY TPKE 24.1 miles
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
222 Rockaway Turnpike, Suite 5 24.1 miles
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 24.1 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
68 Graham Ave 24.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
1080 STELTON RD 24.3 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 24.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 24.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
Onsite Only #1R 24.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
6655 FRESH POND RD 24.7 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
265 CHERRY ST 146 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
261 Monmouth Street 24.7 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 24.7 miles
New York, NY 10013
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 24.7 miles
New York, NY 10013
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 24.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 24.8 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
DOT Physical Fair Haven, NJ
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 Fair Haven, NJ
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Fair Haven, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Fair Haven, NJ 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 Fair Haven, NJ location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Fair Haven, NJ 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 Fair Haven, NJ location and DOT breath alcohol testing Fair Haven, NJ 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 Fair Haven, NJ 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 Fair Haven, NJ 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 Fair Haven, NJ locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Fair Haven, NJ 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 Fair Haven, NJ, (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 Fair Haven, NJ and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Fair Haven, NJ.
To schedule a DOT Physical Fair Haven, NJ location or DOT Drug Test Fair Haven, NJ 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: Fair Haven, New Jersey
Fair Haven is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, along the Navesink River and is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Fair Haven is located on the Rumson peninsula and is bordered by Red Bank and Little Silver to the west. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 6,121, reflecting an increase of 184 (+3.1%) from the 5,937 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 667 (+12.7%) from the 5,270 counted in the 1990 Census.
Fair Haven was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 28, 1912, from portions of Shrewsbury Township, subject to the results of a referendum held on April 23, 1912. Portions of the borough were exchanged with Red Bank on June 17, 1957.
Fair Haven's first permanent settlement dates to a structure built in 1816 at the Navesink River near today's Fair Haven Road. By the mid-19th century, steamboats stopped at "Chandler's Dock" on a route between Red Bank and New York City, bringing visitors to the area and local oysters to the city. Fisk Chapel was rebuilt in 1882 to accommodate the borough's African American population.