When working for a company that is regulated by the United States Department of Transportation, it is common for you to be required to take a DOT drug test before employment begins. This can also be the case when applying for re-employment after previously working for such a company.
If you are in such a position and wondering what the process looks like, as well as what is tested for, we can help clear some things up.
Let’s go over why the DOT tests employees, what they test for, and where you can go for your DOT test.
Why Does the DOT Test Employees?
The DOT requires drug tests for existing and incoming employees of companies under their regulation as part of their standard safety procedures. These tests are conducted in an effort to improve public safety and ensure that employees approved to be behind the wheel and in other high-risk occupations are clean from the influence of certain drugs.
What is Tested For During DOT Drug Tests?
DOT drug tests require laboratory tests for 5 classes of drugs, which are:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Opiates
- Amphetamines and methamphetamines
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
These tests are required under several different circumstances, including before employment, after an accident where the driver was cited, under reasonable suspicion, or as a random test. There are, of course, other instances where such a test can be conducted as well, but these are the most common.
Where Can I Go For DOT Drug Testing?
DOT testing is typically offered at certain pharmacies and urgent care clinics. These tests can include physicals as well as full laboratory testing, including blood tests, saliva tests, urine tests, and more. You can visit your local urgent care clinic for a DOT physical, including as a walk-in appointment if offered.
DOT Testing at Mills Urgent Care
Mills Urgent Care offers DOT testing at both of our convenient Auburn, Alabama locations. You can use the button at the top of the page to schedule an appointment to get your DOT physical with us online. Or, you can drop in and visit us to schedule a same-day, walk-in appointment. Along with DOT testing, Mills Urgent Care also offers an array of health services, including immunizations, sports physicals, complete laboratory testing, weight loss solutions, and more.
Come see us today at whichever location is most convenient for you! We can get you tested and ready for work in a timely, convenient manner.