DOT-COMPLIANT · ON-SITE EMPLOYER DRUG TESTING
Ashland, Kentucky Mobile Drug & Alcohol Testing
CSX Railroad · Steel & Chemical Industry · Ohio River Barge · Tri-State KY/OH/WV — FRA, FMCSA, and USCG-compliant mobile collections.
Ashland anchors the Kentucky Tri-State Area — where Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia meet along the Ohio River. The city is home to one of CSX's major locomotive maintenance facilities, AK Steel (now Cleveland-Cliffs), Marathon Petroleum's Catlettsburg refinery (one of the largest refineries in the U.S.), and an active Ohio River barge industry. Every sector carries distinct federal testing obligations: FRA for CSX crews, PHMSA for the Catlettsburg refinery pipeline and product transfer operations, USCG for river mariners, and FMCSA for CDL fleets on US-60 and KY-180. OnSite Employer Testing serves Boyd County and the full Tri-State industrial base.
OnSite Employer Testing coordinates mobile drug testing collections at your Ashland-area facility, yard, terminal, or job site. We do not operate a clinic. Review how it works or browse all locations we serve across the region.
Tri-State Industrial Hub at the Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia Crossroads
Ashland anchors the Kentucky Tri-State Area — where Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia meet along the Ohio River. The city is home to one of CSX's major locomotive maintenance facilities, AK Steel (now Cleveland-Cliffs), Marathon Petroleum's Catlettsburg refinery (one of the largest refineries in the U.S.), and an active Ohio River barge industry. Every sector carries distinct federal testing obligations: FRA for CSX crews, PHMSA for the Catlettsburg refinery pipeline and product transfer operations, USCG for river mariners, and FMCSA for CDL fleets on US-60 and KY-180. OnSite Employer Testing serves Boyd County and the full Tri-State industrial base.
FRA 49 CFR Part 219 governs CSX employees at the Ashland locomotive shop and adjacent Russell Yard — one of the busiest rail yards in the eastern U.S. PHMSA 49 CFR Part 199 applies to pipeline and refinery transfer workers at Marathon Catlettsburg. USCG 46 CFR Part 16 covers Ohio River mariners. FMCSA 49 CFR Part 382 applies to CDL fleets throughout Boyd County. Because Ashland sits on a three-state border, employer compliance obligations may involve Kentucky, Ohio, or West Virginia DFWP statutes.
Program design and compliance obligations remain your responsibility under applicable law — we coordinate the collections.
Industries Served in Ashland
Railroad
Railroad — CSX locomotive maintenance, Russell Yard operations. We coordinate on-site collections for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion events at employer facilities throughout the Ashland market.
Petroleum refining
Petroleum refining — Marathon Catlettsburg Refinery. We coordinate on-site collections for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion events at employer facilities throughout the Ashland market.
Steel and metals
Steel and metals — Cleveland-Cliffs Ashland Works. We coordinate on-site collections for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion events at employer facilities throughout the Ashland market.
Ohio River barge and towing operations
Ohio River barge and towing operations. We coordinate on-site collections for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion events at employer facilities throughout the Ashland market.
CDL freight
CDL freight — US-60, Tri-State regional carriers. We coordinate on-site collections for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion events at employer facilities throughout the Ashland market.
Healthcare
Healthcare — King's Daughters Medical Center. We coordinate on-site collections for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion events at employer facilities throughout the Ashland market.
Chemical manufacturing and petrochemical support
Chemical manufacturing and petrochemical support. We coordinate on-site collections for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion events at employer facilities throughout the Ashland market.
Construction
Construction — Tri-State infrastructure projects. We coordinate on-site collections for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion events at employer facilities throughout the Ashland market.
Applicable RegulationsAshland, KY
Employers in Ashland commonly coordinate testing under:
- FRA 49 CFR Part 219 — CSX locomotive engineers, conductors, dispatchers, and MOW employees at Ashland locomotive shop and Russell Yard (adjacent)
- PHMSA 49 CFR Part 199 — Pipeline and refinery operations workers at Marathon Catlettsburg Refinery pipeline transfer and distribution infrastructure
- FMCSA 49 CFR Part 382 — CDL drivers on US-60, KY-180, and regional petro-product distribution fleets
- USCG 46 CFR Part 16 — Merchant mariners and towing vessel crews at Ashland Ohio River operations (coordination available)
- DOT Return-to-Duty & Follow-Up — SAP-supervised employees
DOT & Industrial Testing Services — Ashland
We coordinate the following collections for Ashland-area employers:
DOT drug testing collections (FMCSA, FRA, FAA, FTA, PHMSA)
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
- Reasonable suspicion and return-to-duty testing
Breath alcohol testing (BAT certified)
- Oral fluid drug testing
Mobile and on-site collections at your facility, yard, or job site
On-Site Collections in Ashland
Pre-employment, Random, Reasonable Suspicion, Post-Accident — urine, oral fluid, and EBT
Steel and metals manufacturing panels — Cleveland-Cliffs Ashland Works
Non-DOT panels for healthcare and service sector employers
Use our instant quote calculator to scope your collection or visit our service areas page for broader coverage context.
Questions from employers in this region
Do you serve CSX employees at the Ashland locomotive shop and Russell Yard?
Yes. FRA 49 CFR Part 219 compliant collections — including post-accident and reasonable suspicion — are available for CSX crews in Ashland and the Russell Yard area.
Can you serve the Marathon Catlettsburg Refinery?
Yes. We coordinate PHMSA 49 CFR Part 199 compliant collections for refinery pipeline and transfer operations workers at the Catlettsburg facility.
Do you cover the Ohio and West Virginia sides of the Tri-State area?
Yes. We serve Huntington, WV and the Ironton/Ashland, OH metro in addition to Boyd County, KY. One call covers the full Tri-State industrial base.
Core programs: Mobile & on-site drug testing, DOT drug testing, Non-DOT drug testing, Post-accident testing, Reasonable suspicion testing, Random testing programs, Breath alcohol testing. Planning: how it works, instant quote calculator, all locations. Industries: employer industries we support. Long-form answers: Employer drug testing FAQ. Quick questions: Contact us.
For how we think about regions and feasibility, see service areas.
Nationally coordinated collection support
OnSite Employer Testing is headquartered in Illinois and coordinates mobile and on-site employer testing across selected regions and employer locations—including through partner collectors when your program, timing, and geography allow. Availability depends on location, timing, test type, site access, collector availability, and scheduling needs.
Mobile Testing for Ashland's Multi-Modal Industrial Workforce
CSX, Marathon Petroleum, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Tri-State employers — one call dispatches certified collectors to your site.