DOT Physical Greenock, PA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Greenock, PA 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 Greenock, PA 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.
2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 1.8 miles
White Oak, PA 15131
3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 3.9 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
1951 LINCOLN HWY 4.1 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
12116 STATE ROUTE 30 4.4 miles
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 4.4 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
905 SPRUCE ST 5.5 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 5.6 miles
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
8943 STATE ROUTE 30, 6.1 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 6.2 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
9173 RTE 30, STE 5 6.5 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 6.7 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 7.0 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
695 CLAIRTON BLVD 7.2 miles
PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236
4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 7.9 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104 8.0 miles
West Mifflin, PA 15122
201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500 8.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110 8.2 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214 8.4 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
2380 MCGINLEY RD 8.5 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
2570 HAYMAKER RD 8.5 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
207 W 7TH AVE 8.6 miles
HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125 8.8 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
800 PLAZA DR STE 210 8.8 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775 8.8 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160 8.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
2644 MOSSIDE BLVD 8.9 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY 8.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420 9.0 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
1000 MCKEAN AVE 9.3 miles
DONORA, PA 15033
4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood 9.6 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
447 W Main Street, 9.8 miles
Monongahela, PA 15063
1474 ROUTE 51 10.1 miles
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 10.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
2727 Murray Avenue, 10.1 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320 10.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
146 MOTOR DROME RD 10.5 miles
SMITHTON, PA 15479
1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 10.5 miles
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
6510 STATE ROUTE 30 10.6 miles
JEANNETTE, PA 15644
4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY 10.6 miles
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668
28 COLONY BLVD 11.5 miles
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops 11.5 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
2413 LYTLE RD 11.6 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
4889 William Penn Highway - Wa, 11.7 miles
Murrysville, PA 15668
5769 Saltsburg Road, #2 11.8 miles
Verona, PA 15147
Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle 11.9 miles
Greensburg, PA 15601
3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1 12.0 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
120 LYTTON AVE STE 275 12.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C 12.1 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
860 ROSTRAVER RD 12.1 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
5201 BAUM BLVD 12.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 12.2 miles
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106 12.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
206 ARLINGTON PL 12.6 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 12.6 miles
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
4765 LIBERTY AVENUE, 12.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
1515 LOCUST ST 12.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA 12.9 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 13.0 miles
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
2000 OXFORD DR STE 110 13.0 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
1691 WASHINGTON RD 13.1 miles
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
1535 WASHINGTON RD 13.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
811 S Center Ave 13.3 miles
NEW STANTON, PA 15674
532 W PITTSBURGH ST 13.3 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13 13.3 miles
Allentown, PA 18104
421 ROUTE 22 13.4 miles
DELMONT, PA 15626
642 Washington Road, 13.4 miles
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
50 FREEPORT RD STE 500 13.4 miles
ASPINWALL, PA 15215
15 FREEPORT RD STE 100 13.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
50 Freeport Road, Unit 400 13.5 miles
Aspinwall, PA 15215
339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 13.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
526 Penn Avenue, 13.7 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
161 E OTTERMAN ST STE 2 14.0 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
391 WASHINGTON AVE 14.2 miles
OAKMONT, PA 15139
490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 14.3 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
5126 STATE ROUTE 30 STE 300 14.3 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
200 VILLAGE DR Mt. View Medical Park 14.3 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
4000 HEMPFIELD PLAZA BLVD Ste 991 14.3 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
134 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 2300B 14.3 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
320 E NORTH AVE 14.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
870 WEATHERWOOD LN 14.6 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
1984 GREENTREE RD 14.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 14.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150 14.9 miles
UPPER ST CLAIR, PA 15241
1600 W CARSON ST 15.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
393 VANADIUM RD 15.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 15.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
874 BUTLER ST STE 2 15.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
2585 FREEPORT RD STE 105 15.6 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238
1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 15.8 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
5240 ROUTE 30, STE B, 15.8 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD 16.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
112 Third Ave 16.2 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
502 WASHINGTON AVE 16.4 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
3024 WASHINGTON PIKE 16.4 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
243 STATION ST 16.5 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300 17.1 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203 17.2 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
143 HARTMAN RD STE 10 17.3 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 17.4 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
251 7TH ST STE 201B 17.4 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
161 WATERDAM RD APT 160 17.5 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive, 17.6 miles
Mc Murray, PA 15317
1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village 17.7 miles
Glenshaw, PA 15116
4771 McKnight Road, 17.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
508 S CHURCH ST 17.8 miles
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
615 W SMITHFIELD ST 17.9 miles
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 17.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
2300 Freeport Road, 14 Feldarelli Square 17.9 miles
New Kensington, PA 15068
4120 7TH STREET RD 18.0 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
6396 STATE ROUTE 819 S 18.0 miles
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
308 BESSEMER RD STE 100 18.4 miles
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
830 ROUTE 819 S 18.8 miles
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
25 HECKEL RD 18.9 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113 18.9 miles
Allison Park, PA 15101
1600 Wildlife Lodge Road, 19.1 miles
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
1769 PINE HOLLOW RD 19.2 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 19.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 19.7 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 19.9 miles
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 20.0 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
303 E 10TH AVE 20.4 miles
TARENTUM, PA 15084
4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110 20.6 miles
ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
100 MEDICAL BLVD 20.7 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
220 GREENE PLZ STE 103 20.8 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
220 GREENE PLZ 20.8 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226 20.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
9066 Perry Highway, 21.6 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105 21.6 miles
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
W 2ND AVE 21.9 miles
LATROBE, PA 15650
3876 STATE ROUTE 30 21.9 miles
LATROBE, PA 15650
5927 STATE ROUTE 981 STE 6 21.9 miles
LATROBE, PA 15650
2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 22.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
125 SIMPSON RD 22.4 miles
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500 22.9 miles
Gibsonia, PA 15044
460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7 23.0 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
984 CHERRY LANE RD 23.0 miles
APOLLO, PA 15613
301 S ARCH ST 23.4 miles
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
1101 5TH AVE 23.5 miles
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
1048 MORRELL AVE 23.7 miles
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
1440 Morrell Ave 24.0 miles
Connellsville, PA 15425
397 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Town Square, Suite 1 24.2 miles
Leechburg, PA 15656
1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 24.7 miles
Coraopolis, PA 15108
10632 PERRY HWY 24.9 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
155 WILSON AVE 24.9 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 25.0 miles
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
DOT Physical Greenock, PA
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 Greenock, PA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Greenock, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Greenock, PA 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 Greenock, PA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Greenock, PA 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 Greenock, PA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Greenock, PA 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 Greenock, PA 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 Greenock, PA 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 Greenock, PA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Greenock, PA 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 Greenock, PA, (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 Greenock, PA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Greenock, PA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Greenock, PA location or DOT Drug Test Greenock, PA 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: Greenock
Greenock (/??ri?n?k/ (listen); Scottish Gaelic: Grianaig, pronounced [?k??i?n?k?]) is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in Scotland and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It forms part of a contiguous urban area with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east.
The 2011 UK Census showed that Greenock had a population of 44,248, a decrease from the 46,861 recorded in the 2001 UK Census. It lies on the south bank of the Clyde at the "Tail of the Bank" where the River Clyde expands into the Firth of Clyde.
Place-name scholar William J. Watson wrote that "Greenock is well known in Gaelic as Grianáig, dative of grianág, a sunny knoll". The Scottish Gaelic place-name Grianaig is relatively common, with another (Greenock) near Callander in Menteith (formerly in Perthshire) and yet another at Muirkirk in Kyle, now in East Ayrshire. Local writer R. M. Smith (1921) described the alternative derivation from Common Brittonic *Graenag, a "gravelly" or "sandy place", as more appropriate, accurately describing the original foreshore. Johnston (1934) notes that "some Gaels call the seaport Ghónait", and that a possible derivation may be greannach, meaning "rough, gravelly".