Silver Spring, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 39,156

Population (female): 41,109

Median Age: 34.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Silver Spring: 193.6 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 6.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.9% for Black residents, 16.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 10.9% for American Indian residents, 17.9% for other race residents, 9.9% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Ethiopian (7.3%), African (4.0%), American (2.5%), Irish (2.1%), English (1.9%), German (1.8%).

Elevation: 340 feet

Land Area: 9.42 square miles.

Zip Codes: 20910

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $84,393 (it was $51,653 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $42,952 (it was $26,357 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $489,000 (it was $183,300 in 2000) Silver Spring:$489,000MD:$312,500

Races:
      White alone - 25,678 - 31.9%
      Hispanic - 24,079 - 29.9%
      Black alone - 22,048 - 27.4%
      Asian alone - 6,697 - 8.3%
      Two or more races - 2,520 - 3.1%
      Other race alone - 253 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 115 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 15 - 0.02%

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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 Silver Spring, MD

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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.

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 0.0 miles

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
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1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 0.3 miles

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

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9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
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11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 3.4 miles

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
Categories: WHEATON MD

920 VARNUM ST NE 3.7 miles

920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 3.8 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Categories: BETHESDA MD

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 4.0 miles

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

911 U ST NW 5.1 miles

911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
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1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 6.0 miles

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
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1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
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1145 19TH ST NW STE 601
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
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2440 M St NW Ste 414, 6.1 miles

2440 M St NW Ste 414,
Washington, DC 20037
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2029 K ST NW STE 301
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
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815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 6.3 miles

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
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10452 BALTIMORE AVE 6.3 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
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6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 6.4 miles

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
Categories: College Park MD

4729 SELLMAN RD 6.9 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
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7933 BELLE POINT DR 7.3 miles

7933 BELLE POINT DR
GREENBELT, MD 20770
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13823 OUTLET DR 7.7 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
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4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 7.7 miles

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
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3301 WILSON BLVD 8.4 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
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1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 8.9 miles

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

PO BOX 59815 9.0 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 9.5 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

3676 Alpen Greenway 9.6 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

10117 PALAMAR DR 10.4 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 10.5 miles

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center
Falls Church, VA 22044
Categories: Falls Church VA

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 10.6 miles

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

3510 HEIDI LN 10.7 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
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5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 10.7 miles

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

920 W BROAD ST STE B 11.0 miles

920 W BROAD ST STE B
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
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18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 11.4 miles

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
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8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204
LANDOVER, MD 20785
Categories: LANDOVER MD

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 11.6 miles

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
Categories: HYATTSVILLE MD

P. O. BOX 376 11.7 miles

P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
Categories: LAUREL MD

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 11.7 miles

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
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9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 11.8 miles

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 11.9 miles

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

4320 SEMINARY RD 12.3 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 12.4 miles

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
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12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 12.5 miles

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
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8768 SUSINI DR 12.6 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
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9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 12.7 miles

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
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11947 WINGED FOOT CT 12.8 miles

11947 WINGED FOOT CT
WALDORF, MD 20602
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225 REINEKERS LN 12.9 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
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5606 HOLTON LN 13.0 miles

5606 HOLTON LN
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
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4527 DUKE ST 13.1 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
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5130 DUKE ST STE 10 13.4 miles

5130 DUKE ST STE 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
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11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
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11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

8945 N WESTLAND DR 13.7 miles

8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
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431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 13.7 miles

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
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4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
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6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 13.9 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
Categories: Annandale VA

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 14.0 miles

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
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6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
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12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F
CHINO, CA 91710
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3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
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On-site ONLY 14.2 miles

On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
Categories: LAUREL MD

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6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
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42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 14.2 miles

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
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100 MAPLE AVE E 14.2 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
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8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 14.4 miles

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120,
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

803 RUSSELL AVE 15.0 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 15.5 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
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5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
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5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
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Onsite Only 15.7 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
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6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
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3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
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4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 16.6 miles

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112,
Bowie, MD 20716
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6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 16.6 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 16.8 miles

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B
Alexandria, VA 22306
Categories: Alexandria VA

6656 DOBBIN RD 17.2 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 17.3 miles

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202
Columbia, MD 21044
Categories: Columbia MD

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 17.7 miles

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 17.8 miles

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108
CLINTON, MD 20735
Categories: CLINTON MD

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 18.0 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 18.2 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 18.2 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

10560 MAIN ST 18.2 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 18.3 miles

106 Elden St Ste 18b,
Herndon, VA 20170
Categories: Herndon VA

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10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
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10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 18.4 miles

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
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20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 18.5 miles

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
Categories: Germantown MD

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208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 19.0 miles

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 19.2 miles

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
Categories: ELKRIDGE MD

6785 Business Pkwy 19.2 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

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7839 ROLLING RD STE A
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

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46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
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11848 Robertson Farm Circle 20.2 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

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3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

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21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260
STERLING, VA 20166
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21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
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2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
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2 LYNDHURST CT
STERLING, VA 20165
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12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
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45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 22.4 miles

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Categories: Ellicott City MD

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 22.7 miles

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
Categories: MILLERSVILLE MD

21785 FILIGREE CT 23.2 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
Categories: ASHBURN VA

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 23.2 miles

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20,
Ashburn, VA 20147
Categories: Ashburn VA

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 23.3 miles

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 23.4 miles

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
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1411 H SERVICE RD 23.4 miles

1411 H SERVICE RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 23.5 miles

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 24.0 miles

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 24.1 miles

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
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802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 24.3 miles

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

5822 OAKLAND RD 24.4 miles

5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200 24.6 miles

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200
CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
Categories: CENTREVILLE VA

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 24.6 miles

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
Categories: LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 24.7 miles

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111
WALDORF, MD 20601
Categories: WALDORF MD

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD 24.8 miles

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

216 Locust St 24.9 miles

216 Locust St
Occaquan, VA 22125
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DOT Physical Silver Spring, MD

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 Silver Spring, MD

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing Silver Spring, MD

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

To schedule a DOT Physical Silver Spring, MD location or DOT Drug Test Silver Spring, MD 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.

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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: Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring is an unincorporated community, large village, suburb of Washington, D.C., and census-designated place located inside the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 79,483, according to the 2017 official estimate by the United States Census Bureau, making it the fourth most populous place in Maryland, after Baltimore, Columbia, and Germantown, and the second largest in Montgomery County after Germantown. Inner Silver Spring consists of the following neighborhoods: Downtown Silver Spring, East Silver Spring, Woodside, North Woodside, Woodside Park, North Hills Sligo Park, Long Branch, Montgomery Knolls, Franklin Knolls, Indian Spring Terrace, Indian Spring Village, Clifton Park Village, New Hampshire Estates, Oakview, and Woodmoor. Outer Silver Spring consist of the following neighborhoods: Four Corners, Wheaton, Glenmont, Forest Glen, Aspen Hill, Hillandale, White Oak, Colesville, Colesville Park, Cloverly, Calverton, Briggs Chaney, Greencastle, Northwood Park, Sunset Terrace, Fairland, Lyttonsville, and Kemp Mill.

The urbanized, oldest, and southernmost part of Silver Spring is a major business hub that lies at the north apex of Washington, D.C. As of 2004, the Central Business District (CBD) held 7,254,729 square feet (673,986 m2) of office space, 5216 dwelling units and 17.6 acres (7.1 ha) of parkland. The population density of this CBD area of Silver Spring was 15,600 per square mile all within 360 acres (1.5 km2) and approximately 2.5 square miles (6 km2) in the CBD/downtown area. The community has recently undergone a significant renaissance, with the addition of major retail, residential, and office developments.

Silver Spring takes its name from a mica-flecked spring discovered there in 1840, by Francis Preston Blair, who subsequently bought much of the surrounding land. Acorn Park, tucked away in an area of south Silver Spring away from the main downtown area, is believed to be the site of the original spring.

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Population (male): 39,156

Population (female): 41,109

Median Age: 34.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Silver Spring: 193.6 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 6.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.9% for Black residents, 16.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 10.9% for American Indian residents, 17.9% for other race residents, 9.9% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Ethiopian (7.3%), African (4.0%), American (2.5%), Irish (2.1%), English (1.9%), German (1.8%).

Elevation: 340 feet

Land Area: 9.42 square miles.

Zip Codes: 20910

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $84,393 (it was $51,653 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $42,952 (it was $26,357 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $489,000 (it was $183,300 in 2000) Silver Spring:$489,000MD:$312,500

Races:
      White alone - 25,678 - 31.9%
      Hispanic - 24,079 - 29.9%
      Black alone - 22,048 - 27.4%
      Asian alone - 6,697 - 8.3%
      Two or more races - 2,520 - 3.1%
      Other race alone - 253 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 115 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 15 - 0.02%

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