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DOT 300x183Our local DOT drug and alcohol testing centers are located in Carpentersville IL and the surrounding areas providing DOT drug testing, DOT alcohol testing and DOT physicals for all DOT modes regulated by Part 40. Same day service is available at our Carpentersville IL DOT drug testing facilities and most of our DOT drug testing locations are within minutes of your home or office.

What type of DOT Testing is required?

Coastal Drug Testing provides DOT pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty testing at our Carpentersville IL DOT drug testing centers.

If you hold a CDL license, a large, medium or a small trucking company, Coastal Drug Testing has a complete DOT compliance package which includes all the requirements to comply with CFR 49 part 40.

All Coastal Drug Testing DOT drug testing centers utilize SAMHSA Certified laboratories and a licensed Medical Review Officer as required by DOT part 40 regulations.

The U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated "safety sensitive" employees have a negative DOT pre-employment drug test result on file and be actively enrolled in a DOT approved random drug and alcohol random testing pool (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 along with an on-site supervisor that must have completed a reasonable suspicion supervisor training program.

On the road and need a DOT Drug or Alcohol test? No Worries!

To be compliant with DOT regulations, a company's DOT drug and alcohol testing program must have the following components:

  • Employee Drug Testing
  • Written Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Supervisor Training
  • Substance Abuse Referral
  • Employee Education
  • Random Selection Program
  • Post Accident Testing
  • Designated Employer Representative
  • Federal Chain of Custody Forms
  • Part 40 Regulations on File

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific drug and alcohol testing requirements for the all transportation modes all DOT agencies.

Our modes included are:

  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
  • United States Coast Guard (USCG)
  • Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
  • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Are You Enrolled in a DOT Consortium?

Individuals who are employed in a position designated as "safety sensitive" must be actively enrolled in a random drug and alcohol testing program. Oftentimes, covered employees will join a group of other DOT regulated employees in a random testing program and this is referred to as a DOT Consortium. Generally, an employer who has less than fifty employees or single operators will join the consortium which will comply with the random drug and alcohol testing requirements of 49 CFR Part 40. Employers that have over 50 employees who are regulated by Part 40 may elect to be enrolled in a "stand alone" random testing pool.

The DOT consortium is cost effective and complies with all requirements of 49 CFR Part 40 which mandates that all "safety sensitive" employees be enrolled in a random drug and alcohol testing program.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has strict regulations requiring regulated companies and independent operators (CDL License Holders) to be an active member of a DOT drug and alcohol Consortium and failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant fines and other DOT sanctions.

We are fully versed in the DOT procedures for pre-employment drug testing, random drug testing, reasonable suspicion drug testing, post-accident drug testing, return to duty drug testing and follow up drug testing.

DOT regulated companies with multiple safety sensitive employees must also have an employee within the company who is assigned as the "designated employer representative" (DER). This is the person responsible for removing any DOT "safety sensitive" employee who is covered by 49 CFR Part 40 from performing a DOT safety sensitive position when a positive drug or alcohol test result has occurred or an employee has refused to take a required DOT test.

If you have recently become a DOT regulated company, within the next 18 months the Department of Transportation (DOT) will conduct a "new entrant" inspection to ensure that you are in compliance with all DOT regulations including the drug and alcohol testing requirements. If you are currently a DOT regulated company, you are subject to regular inspections to ensure compliance.

Avoid DOT fines, penalties and be complaint with all DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations! Coastal Drug Testing can assist small, medium and large DOT companies in complying with all requirements of 49 CFR Part 40.

DOT Drug Testing Locations in Carpentersville IL

3333 BEVERLY RD 3.3 miles

3333 BEVERLY RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 4.5 miles

2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F
ELGIN, IL 60124
Categories: ELGIN IL

1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 5.0 miles

1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240
ELGIN, IL 60123
Categories: ELGIN IL

530 N MCLEAN BLVD 5.9 miles

530 N MCLEAN BLVD
ELGIN, IL 60123
Categories: ELGIN IL

22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 6.0 miles

22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107
Barrington, IL 60010
Categories: Barrington IL

750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 6.1 miles

750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202,
Elgin, IL 60123
Categories: Elgin IL

117 S COOK ST STE 306 6.7 miles

117 S COOK ST STE 306
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Categories: BARRINGTON IL

2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 7.3 miles

2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Categories: Hoffman Estates IL

1555 BARRINGTON RD 7.5 miles

1555 BARRINGTON RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

2334A W HIGGINS RD 7.5 miles

2334A W HIGGINS RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

5911 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,STE 108 7.8 miles

5911 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,STE 108
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Categories: CRYSTAL LAKE IL

5911 NORTHWEST HWY STE 108 7.8 miles

5911 NORTHWEST HWY STE 108
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Categories: CRYSTAL LAKE IL

260 E Congress Pkwy Ste E, 8.1 miles

260 E Congress Pkwy Ste E,
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Categories: Crystal Lake IL

360 STATION DR 3RD FL 8.5 miles

360 STATION DR 3RD FL
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Categories: CRYSTAL LAKE IL

141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 8.6 miles

141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
Categories: STREAMWOOD IL

10350 Haligus Rd 8.6 miles

10350 Haligus Rd
Huntley, IL 60142
Categories: Huntley IL

13332 Village Green Dr, 8.9 miles

13332 Village Green Dr,
Huntley, IL 60142
Categories: Huntley IL

12151 REGENCY PKWY 9.5 miles

12151 REGENCY PKWY
HUNTLEY, IL 60142
Categories: HUNTLEY IL

361 W GOLF RD 10.0 miles

361 W GOLF RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

371 West Northwest Highway 10.0 miles

371 West Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067
Categories: Palatine IL

350 Surryse Rd, 10.1 miles

350 Surryse Rd,
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Categories: Lake Zurich IL

12172 S IL ROUTE 47 112 10.2 miles

12172 S IL ROUTE 47 112
Huntley, IL 60142
Categories: Huntley IL

337 W. Northwest Highway, 10.5 miles

337 W. Northwest Highway,
Palatine, IL 60067
Categories: Palatine IL

4949 EUCLID AVE 10.6 miles

4949 EUCLID AVE
PALATINE, IL 60067
Categories: PALATINE IL

1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 10.9 miles

1515 E LAKE ST STE 100
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
Categories: HANOVER PARK IL

1217 S RAND RD 11.0 miles

1217 S RAND RD
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047
Categories: LAKE ZURICH IL

50 S NORTHWEST HWY 11.5 miles

50 S NORTHWEST HWY
PALATINE, IL 60074
Categories: PALATINE IL

808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 11.5 miles

808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400,
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Categories: Schaumburg IL

519 S ROSELLE RD 11.6 miles

519 S ROSELLE RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

1545 HICKS RD 11.6 miles

1545 HICKS RD
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
Categories: ROLLING MEADOWS IL

770 E Dundee Rd 12.0 miles

770 E Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
Categories: Palatine IL

3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 12.4 miles

3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 12.6 miles

1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

4805 PRIME PKWY 13.0 miles

4805 PRIME PKWY
MCHENRY, IL 60050
Categories: MCHENRY IL

121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 13.3 miles

121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

4119 Shamrock Ln, 13.4 miles

4119 Shamrock Ln,
McHenry, IL 60050
Categories: McHenry IL

3922 Mercy Dr 13.5 miles

3922 Mercy Dr
McHenry, IL 60050
Categories: McHenry IL

633 Ridgeview Dr 13.6 miles

633 Ridgeview Dr
McHenry, IL 60050
Categories: McHenry IL

4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE B300 13.7 miles

4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE B300
MCHENRY, IL 60050
Categories: MCHENRY IL

2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 13.7 miles

2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
Categories: SAINT CHARLES IL

525 TYLER RD STE J 13.9 miles

525 TYLER RD STE J
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
Categories: SAINT CHARLES IL

1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 13.9 miles

1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Categories: Arlington Heights IL

800 W CENTRAL RD 14.1 miles

800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

245 S GARY AVE STE 101 14.2 miles

245 S GARY AVE STE 101
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 14.3 miles

605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 14.3 miles

902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 14.3 miles

471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101,
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Categories: Bloomingdale IL

113 W LAKE ST 14.3 miles

113 W LAKE ST
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 14.5 miles

1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Categories: BUFFALO GROVE IL

3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 14.5 miles

3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

2000 Lake Ave 14.5 miles

2000 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
Categories: Woodstock IL

309 WALNUT ST 14.8 miles

309 WALNUT ST
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
Categories: SAINT CHARLES IL

3310 W Main St, 14.9 miles

3310 W Main St,
St Charles, IL 60175
Categories: St Charles IL

3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 14.9 miles

3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
Categories: SAINT CHARLES IL

126 BIESTERFIELD RD 15.2 miles

126 BIESTERFIELD RD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

15 S MCHENRY RD 15.5 miles

15 S MCHENRY RD
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Categories: BUFFALO GROVE IL

211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 16.3 miles

211 E ARMY TRAIL RD
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 16.3 miles

273 E ARMY TRAIL RD
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

1188 E STATE ST STE D 16.3 miles

1188 E STATE ST STE D
GENEVA, IL 60134
Categories: GENEVA IL

303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 16.4 miles

303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Categories: Bloomingdale IL

2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 16.5 miles

2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206
GENEVA, IL 60134
Categories: GENEVA IL

1339 W LAKE ST 16.8 miles

1339 W LAKE ST
ADDISON, IL 60101
Categories: ADDISON IL

2380 S ELMHURST RD 16.8 miles

2380 S ELMHURST RD
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Categories: MOUNT PROSPECT IL

1830 JARVIS AVE 17.0 miles

1830 JARVIS AVE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

6 E PHILLIP RD 17.0 miles

6 E PHILLIP RD
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
Categories: VERNON HILLS IL

1214 Brownwood Ste B 17.0 miles

1214 Brownwood Ste B
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Categories: Mount Prospect IL

1060 S ELMHURST RD 17.1 miles

1060 S ELMHURST RD
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Categories: MOUNT PROSPECT IL

1450 Busch Pkwy, 17.4 miles

1450 Busch Pkwy,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Categories: Buffalo Grove IL

3707 DOTY RD CMMC MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 17.4 miles

3707 DOTY RD CMMC MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
WOODSTOCK, IL 60098
Categories: WOODSTOCK IL

544A W DUNDEE RD 17.5 miles

544A W DUNDEE RD
WHEELING, IL 60090
Categories: WHEELING IL

701 WINTHROP AVE 17.5 miles

701 WINTHROP AVE
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
Categories: GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL

2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 17.6 miles

2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 17.7 miles

565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Categories: Vernon Hills IL

725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 18.1 miles

725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D
BATAVIA, IL 60510
Categories: BATAVIA IL

2500 W FABYAN PKWY 18.1 miles

2500 W FABYAN PKWY
BATAVIA, IL 60510
Categories: BATAVIA IL

815 N RANDALL RD 18.4 miles

815 N RANDALL RD
BATAVIA, IL 60510
Categories: BATAVIA IL

1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110 18.4 miles

1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110
GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
Categories: GRAYSLAKE IL

303 W LAKE ST 18.5 miles

303 W LAKE ST
ADDISON, IL 60101
Categories: ADDISON IL

3712 W LAKE SHORE DR 18.6 miles

3712 W LAKE SHORE DR
WONDER LAKE, IL 60097
Categories: WONDER LAKE IL

904B S Milwaukee Ave 19.2 miles

904B S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Categories: Libertyville IL

100 N RIVER RD 19.5 miles

100 N RIVER RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Categories: DES PLAINES IL

1240 IL ROUTE 83 19.7 miles

1240 IL ROUTE 83
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
Categories: BENSENVILLE IL

306 ERA DR 19.9 miles

306 ERA DR
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Categories: NORTHBROOK IL

639 W NORTH AVE 20.0 miles

639 W NORTH AVE
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
Categories: VILLA PARK IL

129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 20.3 miles

129 W SAINT CHARLES RD
LOMBARD, IL 60148
Categories: LOMBARD IL

605 ACADEMY DR 20.6 miles

605 ACADEMY DR
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Categories: NORTHBROOK IL

O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 20.8 miles

O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2
Chicago, IL 60666
Categories: Chicago IL

875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 21.0 miles

875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
Categories: GLEN ELLYN IL

130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 21.0 miles

130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH
LOMBARD, IL 60148
Categories: LOMBARD IL

2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 21.0 miles

2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

2150 PFINGSTEN RD 21.0 miles

2150 PFINGSTEN RD
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

321 W LAKE ST STE C 21.2 miles

321 W LAKE ST STE C
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 21.3 miles

533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Categories: Elmhurst IL

2853 KIRK RD 21.3 miles

2853 KIRK RD
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

565 N YORK ST 21.6 miles

565 N YORK ST
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

8630 W GOLF RD 21.6 miles

8630 W GOLF RD
NILES, IL 60714
Categories: NILES IL

2635 Church Rd Ste 105 21.7 miles

2635 Church Rd Ste 105
Aurora, IL 60502
Categories: Aurora IL

1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 21.8 miles

1600 Dempster St Ste 218,
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Categories: Park Ridge IL

82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 22.2 miles

82 Miller Dr Ste 101,
North Aurora, IL 60542
Categories: North Aurora IL

4200 MANNHEIM RD 22.3 miles

4200 MANNHEIM RD
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
Categories: SCHILLER PARK IL

207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 22.3 miles

207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207,
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Categories: Lake Bluff IL

1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101 22.3 miles

1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101
GURNEE, IL 60031
Categories: GURNEE IL

2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 22.4 miles

2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW NAS IL

1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 22.5 miles

1200 S YORK RD Center for Health
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 22.5 miles

2591 Compass Rd Ste 110,
Glenview, IL 60026
Categories: Glenview IL

1050 RED OAK LN CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES 22.8 miles

1050 RED OAK LN CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES
LINDENHURST, IL 60046
Categories: LINDENHURST IL

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 23.0 miles

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330,
Lombard, IL 60148
Categories: Lombard IL

1971 Gowdy Road 23.0 miles

1971 Gowdy Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Categories: Naperville IL

1854 E Grand Ave, 23.1 miles

1854 E Grand Ave,
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Categories: Lindenhurst IL

10137 GRAND AVE 23.5 miles

10137 GRAND AVE
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
Categories: FRANKLIN PARK IL

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 23.6 miles

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

13641 S ROUTE 59 23.7 miles

13641 S ROUTE 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
Categories: Plainfield IL

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 23.8 miles

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

1 KRAFT CT 23.9 miles

1 KRAFT CT
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 24.0 miles

4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
Categories: NORRIDGE IL

6191 N CANFIELD AVE 24.0 miles

6191 N CANFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 24.1 miles

4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9
Norridge, IL 60706
Categories: Norridge IL

1983 N MANNHEIM RD 24.1 miles

1983 N MANNHEIM RD
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Categories: MELROSE PARK IL

155 E BRUSH HILL RD 24.3 miles

155 E BRUSH HILL RD
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

7742 W HIGGINS RD 24.4 miles

7742 W HIGGINS RD
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Categories: CHICAGO IL

35 TOWER CT STE E 24.6 miles

35 TOWER CT STE E
GURNEE, IL 60031
Categories: GURNEE IL

15 Tower Court S-170, 24.7 miles

15 Tower Court S-170,
Gurnee, IL 60031
Categories: Gurnee IL

3052 WEBER DR 24.7 miles

3052 WEBER DR
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

6449 DEMPSTER ST 24.7 miles

6449 DEMPSTER ST
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
Categories: MORTON GROVE IL

630 PLAZA DR STE 8 24.9 miles

630 PLAZA DR STE 8
SYCAMORE, IL 60178
Categories: SYCAMORE IL

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Local Area Info: Carpentersville, Illinois

According to the 2010 census, Carpentersville has a total area of 8.097 square miles (20.97 km2), of which 7.9 square miles (20.46 km2) (or 97.57%) is land and 0.197 square miles (0.51 km2) (or 2.43%) is water.

Julius Angelo Carpenter (August 19, 1827 – March 30, 1880) was the founder of Carpentersville, Illinois and its first prominent citizen. Carpenter came with his family from Uxbridge, Massachusetts and settled near the Fox River, along with his father Charles Valentine Carpenter and his uncle Daniel. Angelo was the first person to settle Carpentersville. Carpenter built the settlement's first store, bridge, and factory. He served two consecutive terms in the Illinois House of Representatives. In 1837, the brothers, en route to the Rock River, made camp along the east bank of the Fox River to wait out the spring floods that made continuing their oxcart journey impossible. They ended up staying in the area to settle what was then called Carpenters' Grove.

For the next hundred years, Carpentersville did not grow as rapidly as other Fox River communities which had more direct rail connections to Chicago. The electric interurban railroad came to Carpentersville in 1896. The line was built by the Carpentersville, Elgin and Aurora Railway from a connection with the streetcar system in Elgin, Illinois and ran for four miles, terminating at the Illinois Iron and Bolt foundry on Main Street. This company changed ownership several times, including the Aurora, Elgin and Chicago Railway. It ended up being owned by the Aurora, Elgin and Fox River Electric Company in 1924. This line was always operated separately from the rest of the system, which included all traction lines between Carpentersville and Yorkville. This was a great convenience to factory workers who traveled to Elgin and for Elgin workers to come to Carpentersville. The line was used by everyone to enjoy Elgin's Trout Park and to enjoy the "summer cars" for a cool ride. The line started to fail with the onset of the Great Depression and the establishment and paving of Illinois Route 31, which encouraged automobile use and the creation of a bus route. The final blow came in 1933, when a tornado destroyed the bridge over the Fox River just south of West Dundee.

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