Tarpon Springs, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 12,196

Median Age: 52.8 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Tarpon Springs: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 14.2%

Ancestries: Ancestries: Greek (15.0%), American (11.6%), Italian (9.3%), Irish (8.0%), German (7.9%), English (5.4%).

Elevation: 17 feet

Land Area: 9.14 square miles.

Zip Codes: 34689

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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 Tarpon Springs, FL

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Tarpon Springs, FL 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 Tarpon Springs, FL 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.

1081 S Pinellas Ave Suite E4 &, 0.0 miles

1081 S Pinellas Ave Suite E4 &,
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Categories: Tarpon Springs FL

638 E TARPON AVE 0.6 miles

638 E TARPON AVE
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
Categories: TARPON SPRINGS FL

2404 US HIGHWAY 19 3.4 miles

2404 US HIGHWAY 19
HOLIDAY, FL 34691
Categories: HOLIDAY FL

4741 US Highway 19, 5.9 miles

4741 US Highway 19,
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Categories: New Port Richey FL

5124 US HIGHWAY 19 6.3 miles

5124 US HIGHWAY 19
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

10730 STATE ROAD 54 6.6 miles

10730 STATE ROAD 54
TRINITY, FL 34655
Categories: TRINITY FL

5400 SCHOOL RD 6.6 miles

5400 SCHOOL RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

8745 STATE ROAD 54 6.9 miles

8745 STATE ROAD 54
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34655
Categories: NEW PORT RICHEY FL

29245 US HWY 19 NORTH 7.6 miles

29245 US HWY 19 NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

2323 CURLEW RD STES 2A & 2B 7.7 miles

2323 CURLEW RD STES 2A & 2B
DUNEDIN, FL 34698
Categories: DUNEDIN FL

26812 US HIGHWAY 19 N 9.2 miles

26812 US HIGHWAY 19 N
CLEARWATER, FL 33761
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701 10.3 miles

701 ENTERPRISE RD E STE 701
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
Categories: SAFETY HARBOR FL

3135 STATE ROAD 580 STE 12 10.4 miles

3135 STATE ROAD 580 STE 12
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
Categories: SAFETY HARBOR FL

9328 US HIGHWAY 19 10.6 miles

9328 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
Categories: PORT RICHEY FL

1822 N BELCHER RD 101 & 102 11.5 miles

1822 N BELCHER RD 101 & 102
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2 11.8 miles

1500 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE A1-A2
CLEARWATER, FL 33759
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

11916 SHELDON RD STE C 12.2 miles

11916 SHELDON RD STE C
TAMPA, FL 33626
Categories: TAMPA FL

11611 Sheldon Rd, 12.4 miles

11611 Sheldon Rd,
Tampa, FL 33626
Categories: Tampa FL

1219 Cleveland St, 12.6 miles

1219 Cleveland St,
Clearwater, FL 33755
Categories: Clearwater FL

11528 US HIGHWAY 19 12.8 miles

11528 US HIGHWAY 19
PORT RICHEY, FL 34668
Categories: PORT RICHEY FL

1521 DRUID RD E 13.1 miles

1521 DRUID RD E
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Categories: CLEARWATER FL

7459 State Road 52, 13.5 miles

7459 State Road 52,
Hudson, FL 34667
Categories: Hudson FL

6182 GUNN HWY 13.7 miles

6182 GUNN HWY
TAMPA, FL 33625
Categories: TAMPA FL

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200 14.9 miles

8401 J R MANOR DR STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

5927 WEBB RD 14.9 miles

5927 WEBB RD
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

13944 LAKESHORE BLVD STE D 15.3 miles

13944 LAKESHORE BLVD STE D
HUDSON, FL 34667
Categories: HUDSON FL

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE 15.4 miles

7926 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33615
Categories: TAMPA FL

14100 FIVAY RD STE 140 15.4 miles

14100 FIVAY RD STE 140
HUDSON, FL 34667
Categories: HUDSON FL

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140 15.6 miles

3837 NORTHDALE BLVD STE 140
Tampa, FL 33624
Categories: Tampa FL

1400 E BAY DR 15.9 miles

1400 E BAY DR
LARGO, FL 33771
Categories: LARGO FL

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101 16.0 miles

15423 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY 16.1 miles

13856 N DALE MABRY HWY
TAMPA, FL 33618
Categories: TAMPA FL

2981B W BAY DR 16.3 miles

2981B W BAY DR
BELLEAIR BLUFFS, FL 33770
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4899 W WATERS AVE STE C 16.3 miles

4899 W WATERS AVE STE C
TAMPA, FL 33634
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3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100 16.5 miles

3450 Bushwood Park Dive Ste 100
TAMPA, FL 33618
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5635 HOOVER BLVD 16.9 miles

5635 HOOVER BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33634
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2025 INDIAN ROCKS RD S 17.0 miles

2025 INDIAN ROCKS RD S
LARGO, FL 33774
Categories: LARGO FL

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21 17.1 miles

5406 HOOVER BLVD STE 21
TAMPA, FL 33634
Categories: TAMPA FL

INDIAN ROCKS RD 17.4 miles

INDIAN ROCKS RD
LARGO, FL 33774
Categories: LARGO FL

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E 17.4 miles

5011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE E
TAMPA, FL 33634
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10500 ULMERTON RD STE 202 17.4 miles

10500 ULMERTON RD STE 202
LARGO, FL 33771
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13163 66TH ST 17.7 miles

13163 66TH ST
LARGO, FL 33773
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14000 FIVAY RD INJURY CARE ONLY 17.9 miles

14000 FIVAY RD INJURY CARE ONLY
HUDSON, FL 34667
Categories: HUDSON FL

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10 17.9 miles

7001 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 10
TAMPA, FL 33614
Categories: TAMPA FL

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602 18.4 miles

15511 N Florida Avenue, Suites 602
Tampa, FL 33613
Categories: Tampa FL

560 CARILLON PKWY 18.7 miles

560 CARILLON PKWY
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33716
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

5610 W LA SALLE ST 18.7 miles

5610 W LA SALLE ST
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

11370 66TH ST STE 125 18.8 miles

11370 66TH ST STE 125
LARGO, FL 33773
Categories: LARGO FL

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406 18.8 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 406
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
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900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106 18.8 miles

900 CARILLON PKWY STE 106
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716
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11200 SEMINOLE BLVD STE 100 18.9 miles

11200 SEMINOLE BLVD STE 100
LARGO, FL 33778
Categories: LARGO FL

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102 19.7 miles

4728 N HABANA AVE ste 102
TAMPA, FL 33614
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3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 19.8 miles

3005 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
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2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD 19.9 miles

2810 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
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2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200 20.0 miles

2727 W DR MLK BLVD STE 200
TAMPA, FL 33607
Categories: TAMPA FL

22945 STATE ROAD 54 20.1 miles

22945 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33549
Categories: LUTZ FL

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103 20.3 miles

1010 E BUSCH BLVD STE 103
TAMPA, FL 33612
Categories: TAMPA FL

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115 20.4 miles

829 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE 115
TAMPA, FL 33607
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3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD 20.5 miles

3860 W COLUMBUS DR W BOY SCOUT BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33607
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14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL 20.7 miles

14438 UNIVERSITY COVE PL
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 20.8 miles

13610 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

3100 E FLETCHER AVE 21.0 miles

3100 E FLETCHER AVE
TAMPA, FL 33613
Categories: TAMPA FL

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD 21.0 miles

3305 W KENNEDY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

11315 N 30TH ST 21.1 miles

11315 N 30TH ST
TAMPA, FL 33612
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7601 SEMINOLE BLVD 21.1 miles

7601 SEMINOLE BLVD
SEMINOLE, FL 33772
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

11232 PARK BLVD, 21.2 miles

11232 PARK BLVD,
SEMINOLE, FL 33772
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

13799 PARK BLVD STE 258 21.4 miles

13799 PARK BLVD STE 258
SEMINOLE, FL 33776
Categories: SEMINOLE FL

24420 STATE ROAD 54 21.4 miles

24420 STATE ROAD 54
LUTZ, FL 33559
Categories: LUTZ FL

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE 21.6 miles

4602 N NEBRASKA AVE
TAMPA, FL 33603
Categories: TAMPA FL

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402 21.7 miles

2919 W SWANN AVE Ste 402
TAMPA, FL 33609
Categories: TAMPA FL

5653 PARK ST N STE 2 22.3 miles

5653 PARK ST N STE 2
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

5783 49TH ST N 22.5 miles

5783 49TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

7000 4TH ST N 22.6 miles

7000 4TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG 22.8 miles

6002 49TH ST N ANNEX BLDG
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

301 W PLATT ST STE 152 22.8 miles

301 W PLATT ST STE 152
TAMPA, FL 33606
Categories: TAMPA FL

1200 E 6TH AVE 22.9 miles

1200 E 6TH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110 23.3 miles

10320 N 56TH ST STE 110
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Categories: TEMPLE TERRACE FL

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY 23.5 miles

18101 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

4105 49TH ST N STE B 23.5 miles

4105 49TH ST N STE B
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33709
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

6500 38TH AVE N 23.6 miles

6500 38TH AVE N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102 23.6 miles

26827 Foggy Creek Rd, Bldg. 6 Suite 102
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Categories: Wesley Chapel FL

170 MARINER BLVD., UNIT 7-A 23.7 miles

170 MARINER BLVD., UNIT 7-A
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Categories: SPRING HILL FL

3251 66TH ST N 23.9 miles

3251 66TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710
Categories: SAINT PETERSBURG FL

10441 QUALITY DR STE 105 23.9 miles

10441 QUALITY DR STE 105
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Categories: SPRING HILL FL

3745 33RD ST N STE A 24.0 miles

3745 33RD ST N STE A
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33713
Categories: ST PETERSBURG FL

11123 COUNTY LINE RD 24.0 miles

11123 COUNTY LINE RD
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Categories: SPRING HILL FL

40 Seven Hills Dr, 24.1 miles

40 Seven Hills Dr,
Spring Hill, FL 34609
Categories: Spring Hill FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 24.4 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TEMPE, FL 33605
Categories: TEMPE FL

4305 E 21ST AVE 24.4 miles

4305 E 21ST AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605
Categories: TAMPA FL

5504 GATEWAY BLVD 24.4 miles

5504 GATEWAY BLVD
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD 24.6 miles

20677 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33647
Categories: TAMPA FL

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2 24.8 miles

1724 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD STE Q2
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33544
Categories: WESLEY CHAPEL FL

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DOT Physical Tarpon Springs, FL

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 Tarpon Springs, FL

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing Tarpon Springs, FL

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

To schedule a DOT Physical Tarpon Springs, FL location or DOT Drug Test Tarpon Springs, FL 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: Tarpon Springs, Florida

Tarpon Springs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 23,484 at the 2010 census. Tarpon Springs has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of any city in the US. Downtown Tarpon has long been a focal point and is currently undergoing beautification.

The region, with a series of bayous feeding into the Gulf of Mexico, was first settled by white and black farmers and fishermen around 1876. Some of the newly arrived visitors spotted tarpon jumping out of the waters and so named the location Tarpon Springs. In 1882, Hamilton Disston, who in the previous year had purchased the land where the city of Tarpon Springs now stands, ordered the creation of a town plan for the future city. On February 12, 1887, Tarpon Springs became the first incorporated city in what is now Pinellas County. Less than a year later on January 13, 1888, the Orange Belt Railway, the first railroad line to be built in what is now Pinellas County, arrived in the city. During this time the area was developed as a wintering spot for wealthy northerners.

In the 1880s, John K. Cheyney founded the first local sponge business. The industry continued to grow in the 1890s. Many people from Key West and the Bahamas settled in Tarpon Springs to hook sponges and then process them. A few Greek immigrants also arrived in this city during the 1890s to work in the sponge industry.

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Population (male): 12,196

Median Age: 52.8 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Tarpon Springs: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 14.2%

Ancestries: Ancestries: Greek (15.0%), American (11.6%), Italian (9.3%), Irish (8.0%), German (7.9%), English (5.4%).

Elevation: 17 feet

Land Area: 9.14 square miles.

Zip Codes: 34689

(800) 221-4291