Fontana, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 29.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,269.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fontana: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.4%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (2.5%), German (1.1%).

Zip Codes: 91739, 92336, 92337, 92377

Races:
      Hispanic - 144,376 - 68.2%
      White alone - 31,497 - 14.9%
      Black alone - 19,507 - 9.2%
      Asian alone - 9,581 - 4.5%
      Two or more races - 5,308 - 2.5%
      Other race alone - 1,061 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 335 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 155 - 0.07%

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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 Fontana, CA

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Fontana, CA 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 Fontana, CA 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.

9961 SIERRA AVE FL 6 1.3 miles

9961 SIERRA AVE FL 6
FONTANA, CA 92335
Categories: FONTANA CA

10444 LIVE OAK AVE 3.3 miles

10444 LIVE OAK AVE
FONTANA, CA 92337
Categories: FONTANA CA

7798 CHERRY AVE 3.6 miles

7798 CHERRY AVE
FONTANA, CA 92336
Categories: FONTANA CA

14384 SLOVER AVE 3.8 miles

14384 SLOVER AVE
FONTANA, CA 92337
Categories: FONTANA CA

425 E FOOTHILL BLVD 4.2 miles

425 E FOOTHILL BLVD
RIALTO, CA 92376
Categories: RIALTO CA

9300 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 104 6.0 miles

9300 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 104
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Categories: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA

599 INLAND CTR STE 105 6.6 miles

599 INLAND CTR STE 105
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Categories: SAN BERNARDINO CA

290 N 10TH ST STE 100 6.8 miles

290 N 10TH ST STE 100
COLTON, CA 92324
Categories: COLTON CA

1805 MEDICAL CENTER DR 7.0 miles

1805 MEDICAL CENTER DR
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411
Categories: SAN BERNARDINO CA

9405 FAIRWAY VIEW PL 7.2 miles

9405 FAIRWAY VIEW PL
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
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7777 MILLIKEN AVE STE A 7.2 miles

7777 MILLIKEN AVE STE A
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
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4325 E GUASTI RD 7.3 miles

4325 E GUASTI RD
ONTARIO, CA 91761
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59 S MILLIKEN AVE STE 100 7.3 miles

59 S MILLIKEN AVE STE 100
ONTARIO, CA 91761
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402 S MILLIKEN AVE STE E2 7.4 miles

402 S MILLIKEN AVE STE E2
ONTARIO, CA 91761
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850 E WASHINGTON ST 7.5 miles

850 E WASHINGTON ST
COLTON, CA 92324
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10841 WHITE OAK AVE 7.6 miles

10841 WHITE OAK AVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
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1101 S MILLIKEN AVE STE C 7.6 miles

1101 S MILLIKEN AVE STE C
ONTARIO, CA 91761
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935 S MOUNT VERNON AVE STE 101 7.6 miles

935 S MOUNT VERNON AVE STE 101
COLTON, CA 92324
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10801 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE 105 7.7 miles

10801 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE 105
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
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1461 E COOLEY DR STE 200 7.9 miles

1461 E COOLEY DR STE 200
COLTON, CA 92324
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4045 E GUASTI RD STE 215 8.0 miles

4045 E GUASTI RD STE 215
ONTARIO, CA 91761
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8805 HAVEN AVE STE 100 8.1 miles

8805 HAVEN AVE STE 100
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
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4121 BROCKTON AVE STE 104 8.3 miles

4121 BROCKTON AVE STE 104
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
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1760 CHICAGO AVE STE J3 8.3 miles

1760 CHICAGO AVE STE J3
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
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742 W HIGHLAND AVE 8.3 miles

742 W HIGHLAND AVE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405
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4646 Brockton Ave Ste 102, 8.5 miles

4646 Brockton Ave Ste 102,
Riverside, CA 92506
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3200 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD STE 100 8.5 miles

3200 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD STE 100
ONTARIO, CA 91764
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1894 COMMERCENTER W STE 106 8.8 miles

1894 COMMERCENTER W STE 106
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
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1405 SPRUCE ST STE F 8.8 miles

1405 SPRUCE ST STE F
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
Categories: RIVERSIDE CA

2920 Inland Empire Blvd Ste 108 8.9 miles

2920 Inland Empire Blvd Ste 108
Ontario, CA 91764
Categories: Ontario CA

9695 BASELINE RD 8.9 miles

9695 BASELINE RD
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
Categories: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA

3550 E PHILADELPHIA ST STE 150 8.9 miles

3550 E PHILADELPHIA ST STE 150
ONTARIO, CA 91761
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295 E Caroline St Ste D1 9.2 miles

295 E Caroline St Ste D1
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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2150 N Waterman Ave Ste 100b, 9.4 miles

2150 N Waterman Ave Ste 100b,
San Bernardino, CA 92404
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1850 S WATERMAN AVE 9.5 miles

1850 S WATERMAN AVE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
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328 COMMERCIAL RD 0STE 101 9.5 miles

328 COMMERCIAL RD 0STE 101
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
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399 E. HIGHLAND AVE. STE 510 9.5 miles

399 E. HIGHLAND AVE. STE 510
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
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4300 CENTRAL AVE 9.8 miles

4300 CENTRAL AVE
RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
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3600 CENTRAL AVE STE 3 9.9 miles

3600 CENTRAL AVE STE 3
RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
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3579 ARLINGTON AVE STE 300 10.4 miles

3579 ARLINGTON AVE STE 300
RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
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8283 Grove Ave Ste 204, 11.1 miles

8283 Grove Ave Ste 204,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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25455 BARTON RD STE A106 11.1 miles

25455 BARTON RD STE A106
LOMA LINDA, CA 92354
Categories: LOMA LINDA CA

10800 MAGNOLIA AVE MOB 1, 4TH FL, 4J 11.3 miles

10800 MAGNOLIA AVE MOB 1, 4TH FL, 4J
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
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3975 JACKSON ST. STE 104 11.4 miles

3975 JACKSON ST. STE 104
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
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1310 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 107 11.4 miles

1310 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 107
UPLAND, CA 91786
Categories: UPLAND CA

8408 THOROUGHBRED ST 11.4 miles

8408 THOROUGHBRED ST
ALTA LOMA, CA 91701
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3865 JACKSON ST 11.5 miles

3865 JACKSON ST
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
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9041 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 107B 11.5 miles

9041 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 107B
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
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25805 Barton Rd Ste A-104, 11.5 miles

25805 Barton Rd Ste A-104,
Loma Linda, CA 92354
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999 San Bernardino Rd 11.6 miles

999 San Bernardino Rd
Upland, CA 91786
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2171 S GROVE AVE STE A 11.8 miles

2171 S GROVE AVE STE A
ONTARIO, CA 91761
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2101 N WATERMAN AVE 11.9 miles

2101 N WATERMAN AVE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
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4234 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 200 12.6 miles

4234 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92505
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6200 BOX SPRINGS BLVD 13.3 miles

6200 BOX SPRINGS BLVD
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
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754 N MOUNTAIN AVE 13.5 miles

754 N MOUNTAIN AVE
ONTARIO, CA 91762
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350 TERRACINA BLVD 13.7 miles

350 TERRACINA BLVD
REDLANDS, CA 92373
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6485 Day St Ste 102, 14.2 miles

6485 Day St Ste 102,
Riverside, CA 92507
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8891 CENTRAL AVE 14.6 miles

8891 CENTRAL AVE
MONTCLAIR, CA 91763
Categories: MONTCLAIR CA

5475 WALNUT AVE 15.0 miles

5475 WALNUT AVE
CHINO, CA 91710
Categories: CHINO CA

1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 15.1 miles

1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
Categories: CLAREMONT CA

24318 HEMLOCK AVE STE E1 15.2 miles

24318 HEMLOCK AVE STE E1
MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557
Categories: MORENO VALLEY CA

6485 DAY ST Ste 302 15.4 miles

6485 DAY ST Ste 302
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
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13800 Heacock St Ste C134 16.2 miles

13800 Heacock St Ste C134
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Categories: Moreno Valley CA

15302 EL PRADO RD 16.5 miles

15302 EL PRADO RD
CHINO, CA 91710
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105 TERRAINA BLVD 16.7 miles

105 TERRAINA BLVD
REDLANDS, CA 92373
Categories: REDLANDS CA

PO BOX 2109 16.7 miles

PO BOX 2109
REDLANDS, CA 92373
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800 S MAIN ST 16.9 miles

800 S MAIN ST
CORONA, CA 92882
Categories: CORONA CA

118 W 9th St, 17.0 miles

118 W 9th St,
Corona, CA 92882
Categories: Corona CA

1820 FULLERTON AVE 17.4 miles

1820 FULLERTON AVE
CORONA, CA 92881
Categories: CORONA CA

800 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 108 17.4 miles

800 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 108
CORONA, CA 92879
Categories: CORONA CA

1690 W 6TH ST STE K 17.5 miles

1690 W 6TH ST STE K
CORONA, CA 92882
Categories: CORONA CA

13768 Roswell Suite 220, 17.6 miles

13768 Roswell Suite 220,
Chino, CA 91710
Categories: Chino CA

2250 S. Main St # 105, 18.1 miles

2250 S. Main St # 105,
Corona, CA 92882
Categories: Corona CA

502 S GAREY AVE 18.2 miles

502 S GAREY AVE
POMONA, CA 91766
Categories: POMONA CA

16420 PERRIS BLVD STE Q 18.8 miles

16420 PERRIS BLVD STE Q
MORENO VALLEY, CA 92551
Categories: MORENO VALLEY CA

1716 W HOLT AVE 19.8 miles

1716 W HOLT AVE
POMONA, CA 91768
Categories: POMONA CA

1375 CAMINO REAL STE 130 20.1 miles

1375 CAMINO REAL STE 130
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Categories: SAN BERNARDINO CA

801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 21.1 miles

801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130
POMONA, CA 91768
Categories: POMONA CA

34050 COUNTY LINE RD 22.2 miles

34050 COUNTY LINE RD
YUCAIPA, CA 92399
Categories: YUCAIPA CA

2226 MEDICAL CENTER DR Ste 101 22.8 miles

2226 MEDICAL CENTER DR Ste 101
PERRIS, CA 92571
Categories: PERRIS CA

1350 W COVINA BLVD 22.9 miles

1350 W COVINA BLVD
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
Categories: SAN DIMAS CA

2224 MEDICAL CENTER DR 22.9 miles

2224 MEDICAL CENTER DR
PERRIS, CA 92571
Categories: PERRIS CA

12821 Main St Ste 140 23.3 miles

12821 Main St Ste 140
Hesperia, CA 92345
Categories: Hesperia CA

20770 ASH CIR STE 200 23.5 miles

20770 ASH CIR STE 200
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Categories: YORBA LINDA CA

5475 E LA PALMA AVE 23.7 miles

5475 E LA PALMA AVE
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
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DOT Physical Fontana, CA

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 Fontana, CA

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing Fontana, CA

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

To schedule a DOT Physical Fontana, CA location or DOT Drug Test Fontana, CA 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: Fontana, California

Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County, California. Founded by Azariel Blanchard Miller in 1913, it remained essentially rural until World War II, when entrepreneur Henry J. Kaiser built a large steel mill in the area. It is now a regional hub of the trucking industry, with Interstate 10 and State Route 210 transecting the city from east to west, and Interstate 15 passing diagonally through its northwestern quadrant.

It is home to the largest of the San Bernardino County system libraries, a renovated historic theater, a municipal park, and the Auto Club Speedway on the site of the Kaiser Steel Mill. Fontana also hosts the Fontana Days Half Marathon and 5K run. This race is the fastest half-marathon course in the world.

The United States Census Bureau estimated Fontana's 2017 population at 211,815, making it the second-most populous city in San Bernardino County and the 19th largest in the state. The name fontana is Italian for fountain or water source, being in close proximity to the Santa Ana River to the east.

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Median Age: 29.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,269.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fontana: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.4%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (2.5%), German (1.1%).

Zip Codes: 91739, 92336, 92337, 92377

Races:
      Hispanic - 144,376 - 68.2%
      White alone - 31,497 - 14.9%
      Black alone - 19,507 - 9.2%
      Asian alone - 9,581 - 4.5%
      Two or more races - 5,308 - 2.5%
      Other race alone - 1,061 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 335 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 155 - 0.07%

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