Dracut, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Dracut, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dracut is 4,910 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (29.1%), French (18.1%), French Canadian (15.8%), Italian (11.2%), English (10.0%), Polish (7.4%).

Zip Codes: 01826

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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)

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DOT Drug Testing Locations Dracut, MA

Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Dracut, MA and the surrounding areas provide DOT Drug Testing, DOT Alcohol Testing, DOT Physicals, Consortium enrollment and other DOT services for Employers, Single operators and all DOT modes who are required to comply with 49 CFR Part 40 in Dracut, MA including FMCSA, FTA, FAA, USCG, FRA and PHMSA . Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

Scheduling a DOT test is Fast and Easy, call our scheduling department or schedule your test online 24/7

* You must register by phone or online to receive your donor pass/registration prior to proceeding to the testing center.

1 HOSPITAL DR 1.7 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

700 Rogers Street, 3.0 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

345 MAIN ST 4.0 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 4.4 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

1 Branch St, 5.1 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

39 Village Square, 5.5 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 6.3 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

P.O. Box 546 7.3 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 7.5 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

31 STILES RD STE 1300 7.6 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 7.7 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

60 EAST ST STE 1400 7.7 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 7.8 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

1 GENERAL ST 8.3 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

138 Haverhill St, 8.4 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

159 N BROADWAY 8.7 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

510 BOSTON RD 8.7 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 9.0 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

289 Main St, 9.6 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

49 RANGE RD STE 101 9.7 miles

49 RANGE RD STE 101
WINDHAM, NH 3087
Categories: WINDHAM NH

300 Main St, 9.8 miles

300 Main St,
Nashua, NH 3060
Categories: Nashua NH

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 10.3 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 10.3 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 10.6 miles

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

66B CONCORD ST 10.7 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 10.7 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

8 AUBURN ST 10.7 miles

8 AUBURN ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

14A BROAD ST 11.4 miles

14A BROAD ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 11.4 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

296 Main Street 13.8 miles

296 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 1830
Categories: Haverhill MA

50 NASHUA RD STE 301 13.8 miles

50 NASHUA RD STE 301
LONDONDERRY, NH 3053
Categories: LONDONDERRY NH

215 SUMMER ST STE 14 13.9 miles

215 SUMMER ST STE 14
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
Categories: HAVERHILL MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 14.0 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

POH on-site only 14.6 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 14.6 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 15.0 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 15.0 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

200 GROTON RD 15.2 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 15.2 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

58 BEDFORD ST 15.2 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

60 CRYSTAL AVE UNIT B STE 2 15.2 miles

60 CRYSTAL AVE UNIT B STE 2
DERRY, NH 3038
Categories: DERRY NH

35 BEDFORD ST 15.3 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

16 Main Street 15.5 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

On-site only 16.7 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE 16.7 miles

707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE
MERRIMACK, NH 3054
Categories: MERRIMACK NH

52 BOW ST 16.8 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 17.1 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

7 DEANE ST 18.0 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

194 NORTH ST 18.1 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

1 CROSSWOODS PATH BLVD STE 3A 18.4 miles

1 CROSSWOODS PATH BLVD STE 3A
MERRIMACK, NH 3054
Categories: MERRIMACK NH

371 BROADWAY 19.1 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

1 HIGHLANDER WAY 19.2 miles

1 HIGHLANDER WAY
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 19.3 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

20 S BORDER RD 19.4 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

340 HARVEY RD 19.7 miles

340 HARVEY RD
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

92 HIGH ST 19.9 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

229 Andover Street 19.9 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 19.9 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

37 MANNING ST 20.0 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1030 MAIN ST 20.5 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

219 CENTRE ST 20.5 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

1279 S WILLOW ST ste E-G 20.7 miles

1279 S WILLOW ST ste E-G
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

2075 S WILLOW ST 20.7 miles

2075 S WILLOW ST
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 20.7 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

41 CARLETON RD 20.8 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 20.8 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

9 HOPE AVE 20.9 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 21.0 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

601 Concord Ave 21.2 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 21.4 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

101 STATION LNDG 21.6 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

168 S RIVER RD 21.7 miles

168 S RIVER RD
BEDFORD, NH 3110
Categories: BEDFORD NH

PO BOX 10547 21.9 miles

PO BOX 10547
BEDFORD, NH 3110
Categories: BEDFORD NH

10 CAMBRIA ST 22.0 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 22.0 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

101 RIVERWAY PL 22.1 miles

101 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 3110
Categories: BEDFORD NH

12 EVERETT ST 22.1 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

40 S RIVER RD 22.2 miles

40 S RIVER RD
BEDFORD, NH 3110
Categories: BEDFORD NH

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 22.2 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

376 Arsenal Street 22.4 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

24 MORRILL PL 22.5 miles

24 MORRILL PL
AMESBURY, MA 1913
Categories: AMESBURY MA

185 QUEEN CITY AVE 3RD FL 22.5 miles

185 QUEEN CITY AVE 3RD FL
MANCHESTER, NH 3101
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

1 MARINA PARK DR. 22.5 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

275 MAMMOTH RD STE 3 22.6 miles

275 MAMMOTH RD STE 3
MANCHESTER, NH 3109
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 22.8 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 22.9 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

124 WESTERN AVE 23.0 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 23.0 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 23.4 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

5 WINTER ST 23.5 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

Onsite Only #1 23.5 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

53 ASH ST APT 1 23.6 miles

53 ASH ST APT 1
MANCHESTER, NH 3104
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

195 McGregor Street, Across from CMC Hospital 23.8 miles

195 McGregor Street, Across from CMC Hospital
Manchester, NH 3102
Categories: Manchester NH

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 24.1 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

7 FRANCINE RD 24.2 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

358 HARVARD ST 24.3 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 24.3 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 24.3 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 24.5 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1285 Beacon St 24.5 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 24.5 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

102 BAY ST 24.5 miles

102 BAY ST
MANCHESTER, NH 3104
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

1 HARBORSIDE DR 24.7 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 25.0 miles

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A
Leominster, MA 1453
Categories: Leominster MA

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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Dracut, MA

To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Dracut, MA call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. You may also schedule your DOT drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration system by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.

The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest DOT drug or DOT alcohol testing center which performs the type of test you have selected. A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

In addition to providing DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing in Dracut, MA , Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding cities.

On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 20,000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

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What are the DOT drug testing requirements?

In 1991, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act created the following DOT Agencies which established drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure that aircraft, trains, trucks, and buses were operated in a safe and responsible manner. As an employer or individual operating in a "Safety Sensitive" position, it is important to understand how these regulations impact you.

49 CFR Part 40 (commonly known as part 40) explains:

  • How drug and alcohol testing is conducted
  • Who is authorized to participate in the drug and alcohol testing program
  • What employees must do before they may return to duty after a drug and/or alcohol violation

Each DOT Agency and the USCG have specific regulations that cover:

  • The agency's prohibitions on drug and alcohol use
  • Who is subject to comply with these regulations
  • What type of testing is required
  • When testing is required
  • Consequences of non-compliance

FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amended its rule that would establish requirements for commercial driver's license employers and individuals with regards to the drug and alcohol clearing house which will take affect on January 6, 2020.

The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, State Law Enforcement and individual CDL operators to access real time important information about a CDL Driver's drug and alcohol program violations and the ultimate goal of this database is to enhance safety on our Nation's public roadways.

For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency listed below in which you or your company is regulated by. Ask about our DOT Complete Compliance Package!

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids,including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

DOT Compliance Checklist in Dracut, MA

DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Requirements for Safety Sensitive Employees.
(FMCSA-FAA-USCG-FRA-PHMSA-FTA)

  • Pre-Employment Tests
  • Correct Federal Custody & Control Form (CCF)
  • Substance Abuse Professional Process
  • Regulations on File
  • Random Pool Testing
  • *Supervisor Training
  • *Written Policy
  • Post-Accident Testing Situations
  • Previous Employers Checks
  • Employee Education
  • Record Keeping
  • Removal of covered Employee
  • Designated Employer Representative

* In addition, any company which employs 2 or more covered employees must have a written drug and alcohol policy and all supervisors must complete the DOT Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training. (Click here to learn more about our online training programs)

If a DOT covered employee or company does not have a copy of the original pre-employment drug test with a negative result, then a new DOT pre-employment drug test must be conducted, and the result maintained on file.

The department of transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated "safety sensitive" employees have on file a negative DOT pre-employment drug test result and be a member of a DOT approved random selection consortium. In addition, if a DOT regulated company has more than one "safety sensitive" employee, the employer must also have a written DOT drug and alcohol policy and an on-site supervisor must have completed supervisor training for reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use or impairment.

To be compliant with DOT regulations, a company's DOT drug and alcohol testing program must have the following components. Failing to comply can result in significant fines and penalties.

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What is a DOT Drug Test in Dracut, MA ?

On January 1, 2018 the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new rule which altered the DOT 5 panel urine test. Employers and individuals should be aware that the current DOT drug test is still a urine drug test, collected by qualified collectors, analyzed at a SAMHSA certified laboratory and reviewed by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Below you will find a list of the drugs that are screened for in the DOT 5 panel urine drug test:

  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Opioids**
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • ** Special note: Opioids' was previously called Opiates' and all DOT drug tests will continue to include confirmation testing for Codeine, Morphine, and 6-AM (heroin) when necessary.

    In the January rule change, the Department of Transportation (DOT) also added initial screening and confirmation testing for the semi-synthetic opioids Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, and Oxymorphone to this Opioids group

    When is a DOT drug test required in Dracut, MA ?

    All safety sensitive employees regardless of DOT agency are required for the following drug testing and/or alcohol testing based on each situation:

    • Pre-employment
    • Random
    • Reasonable suspicion
    • Return to Duty
    • Post-Accident
    • Follow Up

What is DOT pre employment testing in Dracut, MA ?

As a new hire or a current employee transferring from a non-safety sensitive function into a safety sensitive function (even with the same employer), you are required to submit to a DOT pre employment drug test.

Some employers may, but are not required to, conduct pre employment alcohol testing. Only after your employer receives a negative pre employment DOT drug test result (and negative alcohol test result - if administered) may you begin performing in a safety-sensitive capacity.

What is random DOT Drug Testing in Dracut, MA ?

All safety sensitive employees are subject to unannounced random drug & alcohol testing. Alcohol testing is administered just prior to, during or just after performing safety-sensitive functions. Depending on the industry specific regulations, you may only be subject to random drug testing.

Listed below are the current (2019) DOT random testing rates for each DOT agency.

The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
DOT Agency 2019 Random Drug Testing Rate 2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[FMCSA]
25% 10%
Federal Aviation Administration
[FAA]
25% 10%
Federal Railroad Administration
[FRA]
25% - Covered Service
50% - Maintenance of Way *
10% - Covered Service
25% - Maintenance of Way *
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA]
50% 10%
United States Coast Guard
[USCG]
(with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
50% N/A
The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
DOT Agency
2019 Random Drug Testing Rate
2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA]
25%
10%
Federal Aviation Administration [FAA]
25%
10%
Federal Railroad Administration [FRA]
25% - Covered Service / 50% - Maintenance of Way *
10% - Covered Service / 25% - Maintenance of Way *
Federal Transit Administration [FTA]
50%
10%
United States Coast Guard [USCG]
(with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
50%
N/A

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What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Dracut, MA ?

Safety sensitive individuals and employees are required to submit to any test (whether it is a drug test, alcohol test or both) that a supervisor requests based on reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion means that one or more trained supervisors reasonably believes or suspects that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Supervisors cannot require testing based on a hunch or guess alone; their suspicion must be based on observations concerning your appearance, behavior, speech and smell that are usually associated with drug or alcohol use

What is return to duty DOT Drug Testing in Dracut, MA ?

If you have violated the prohibited drug & alcohol testing rules, you are required to take a return to duty drug and/or alcohol test before being allowed to return to a safety-sensitive function for any DOT regulated employer. You may also be subject to unannounced follow-up testing for at least 6 times in the first 12 months following your return to active safety-sensitive service.

Return-to-duty tests must be conducted under direct observation.

What is DOT post accident drug testing Dracut, MA ?

If you are involved in an event (accident, crash, etc.) meeting certain criteria of the DOT agency, a post-accident drug test will be required. In most cases you will then have to take a drug and alcohol test if you are involved in a qualifying crash. Each DOT agency may have specific rules with regards to what is a post-accident test, for example, the FRA requires a blood specimen for drug testing and an alcohol test.

If you are involved in a qualifying accident, you are required to remain available for this testing and are not permitted to refuse testing.

Remember: Safety-sensitive employees are obligated by law to submit to and cooperate in drug & alcohol testing mandated by DOT regulations.

What is DOT follow up drug testing Dracut, MA ?

DOT follow up testing occurs when an individual has violated the drug and alcohol testing rules. The amount of follow-up testing you receive is determined by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and may continue for up to 5 years. This means the SAP will determine how many times you will be tested (at least 6 times in the first year), for how long, and for what substance (i.e. drugs, alcohol, or both). Your employer is responsible for ensuring that follow-up testing is conducted and completed. Follow up testing is in addition to all other DOT required testing and all follow-up tests will be observed. For more information on the SAP process or to locate a Substance Abuse Professional in Dracut, MA simply call us at (800)221-4291

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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.

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Understanding DOT Drug Testing

DOT drug testing is a regulatory requirement enforced by the United States Department of Transportation to ensure that operators and safety-sensitive personnel in the transportation industry are compliant with federal drug-free workplace laws. This testing applies to millions of transportation professionals across various sectors, including aviation, trucking, railways, public transit, and pipelines.

Regulated Entities and Individuals

  • Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers: Includes anyone operating commercial vehicles that require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Aviation Professionals: Applies to pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, and aircraft maintenance personnel.
  • Railroad Operators: Covers those who operate trains, prepare vehicles for service, and dispatch operations on the railway.
  • Public Transit Workers: Encompasses bus drivers, mechanics, and any staff responsible for the safety of public transport operations.
  • Pipeline Operators: Includes individuals involved in the operation and maintenance of pipeline facilities.

What Substances Are Tested?

The DOT drug testing program focuses on several major classes of drugs:

  1. Amphetamines and Methamphetamines
  2. Opiates, including heroin, codeine, and morphine
  3. Cocaine
  4. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), found in marijuana
  5. Phencyclidine (PCP)

Procedure of DOT Drug Testing

The testing process is standardized to prevent tampering and ensure consistent results:

  • Sample Collection: Urine samples are collected under strict conditions to ensure that they are not tampered with or substituted.
  • Screening Tests: Initial screenings are conducted using immunoassay techniques. If a test is positive, further confirmation is required.
  • Confirmation Tests: Confirmatory testing using more precise methods like Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) confirms the presence of specific drugs.
  • Review Process: An MRO reviews confirmed positive results to determine if there is a legitimate medical explanation before reporting the result to the employer.

Implications of Non-Compliance

Non-compliance with DOT drug testing regulations can lead to significant consequences:

  • Removal from Safety-Sensitive Duties: Employees testing positive are immediately removed from their safety-sensitive duties.
  • Rehabilitation and Return-to-Duty Testing: Before returning to duty, employees must undergo an evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), complete any prescribed treatment, and have negative results on follow-up tests.
  • Employment Consequences: Additional consequences may include job suspension, termination, or other disciplinary actions based on the employer’s policies.

DOT drug testing serves as a critical safeguard in the transportation industry, promoting a safe and responsible work environment while ensuring public safety and compliance with federal regulations.

Local Area Info: Dracut, Massachusetts

Before Europeans arrived in the mid-17th century, Dracut and the surrounding area were known as Augumtoocooke. Important Pennacook Indian settlements were served by fishing at Pawtucket Falls on the Merrimack River and abundant game in the surrounding marsh areas. From the late 16th to mid-17th centuries, the powerful sachem Passaconaway and his family spent much of their lives on this land.

Europeans began to settle in the area around 1653, and established the town of Chelmsford, incorporated in 1655, on the opposite side of the Merrimack River from modern Dracut. In October 1665, Bess, wife of Nobb How and daughter of Passaconaway, sold the Augumtoocooke land to Captain John Evered, also known as Webb of Draucutt of Norfolk County (the Webb family is associated closely with the town of Dreycot Foliat in Wiltshire, England) for four yards of duffill and one pound of tobacco. Webb had months earlier sold 11,000 acres (45 km2) of the land — which he did not then own — to Samuel Varnum for 400 four hundred pounds; the deed for "Drawcutt upon Mirrimack" was dated 1664. Webb also sold land to Richard Shatswell, who traded it to Edward Colburn (also spelled "Coburn" or "Colborne") for his home and land in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Colburn and his family were probably the first settlers in Dracut who owned land with the intention of permanently living on it. (Samuel Varnum lived on the Chelmsford side of the Merrimack River.)

Even though this area, now known to the new settlers as Dracut (Draucutt), was across the Merrimack River from the Chelmsford town center, they agreed to pay taxes and relied on Chelmsford for protection, according to 1667 Middlesex Court documents. By summer 1669, however, protection became too costly and difficult, so the Chelmsford Mayor Henchman declared:

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Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Dracut, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dracut is 4,910 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (29.1%), French (18.1%), French Canadian (15.8%), Italian (11.2%), English (10.0%), Polish (7.4%).

Zip Codes: 01826

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