DOT Physical Burnham, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Burnham, IL 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 Burnham, IL 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.
2929 S ELLIS AVE 1.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 2.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 2.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2600 S Michigan Ave 2.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 2.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
650 W 51ST ST 3.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
2361 Reliable Parkway 3.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 3.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
811 S STATE ST STE B 3.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 3.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 4.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 4.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
1974 E 73RD ST 4.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 4.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 4.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 4.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 4.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 4.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 4.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
600 W ADAMS ST 4.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 4.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
614 W MONROE ST 4.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 4.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 5.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1230 W LAKE ST 5.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
219 W CHICAGO AVE 5.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 5.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 6.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 6.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 6.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 6.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 7.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
1520 N DAMEN AVE 7.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 7.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 7.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 8.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
900 E 103RD ST 8.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 8.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
4940 S CICERO AVE 8.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
2868 N BROADWAY ST 8.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 8.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 8.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
5015 W 65TH ST 8.8 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 9.1 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
5601 W CERMAK RD 9.2 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
1734 W 105TH ST 9.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
6500 W 65TH ST 10.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
413 S HARVEY AVE 10.6 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
537 N HARVEY AVE 11.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
5660 W 95TH ST 11.4 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 11.6 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
12647 S JUSTINE ST 11.6 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 11.7 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
7222 W CERMAK RD 11.8 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
12942 S CARPENTER ST 11.8 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 12.2 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
4211 N CICERO AVE 12.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
6140 N BROADWAY ST 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 12.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
2310 York St Ste 4A 12.4 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 12.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 12.5 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
8755 S HARLEM AVE 12.5 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
2300 W PETERSON AVE 12.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 12.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 13.0 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 13.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
4020 S CALUMET AVE 13.3 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
7107 W BELMONT AVE 13.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
4800 W 129TH ST 13.7 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
9532 EAGLE WAY 13.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
4742 CAL SAG RD 14.0 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 14.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 14.1 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
125 N LA GRANGE RD 14.4 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
2615 HARRISON ST 14.6 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
Fitness Department, 14.7 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
6170 JOLIET RD 14.8 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
4321 FIR ST STE 313 14.9 miles
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 14.9 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 15.0 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
813 SIBLEY ST 15.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 15.3 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
16246 PRINCE DR 15.4 miles
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LA GRANGE, IL 60525
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HARVEY, IL 60426
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LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
12255 S 80TH AVE 15.8 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
2450 WOLF RD STE I 16.1 miles
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4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 16.1 miles
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CHICAGO, IL 60631
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MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
1595 VALENCIA CT 16.3 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 16.4 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
1010 165TH ST 16.4 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
6624 MONROE AVE 16.4 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
10137 GRAND AVE 16.5 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
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CHICAGO, IL 60631
16501 KEDZIE AVE 17.0 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 17.3 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
17665 Torrence Ave, 17.3 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
2450 169TH ST 17.4 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46323
4200 MANNHEIM RD 17.7 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
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Skokie, IL 60076
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 17.9 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 17.9 miles
GARY, IN 46406
7905 CALUMET AVE 18.0 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
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HINSDALE, IL 60521
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LANSING, IL 60438
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LANSING, IL 60438
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ELMHURST, IL 60126
6449 DEMPSTER ST 18.1 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 18.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
7501 W 15TH AVE 18.3 miles
GARY, IN 46406
8135 S Calumet Ave 18.3 miles
Munster, IN 46321
ONSITE ONLY 18.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
4519 W 5TH AVE 18.4 miles
GARY, IN 46406
onsite for POH only 18.6 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 18.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 19.0 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 19.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 19.1 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
565 N YORK ST 19.1 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 19.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 19.2 miles
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18665 DIXIE HWY 19.3 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
1 KRAFT CT 19.5 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
321 W LAKE ST STE C 19.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
17148 HARLEM AVE 19.9 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 19.9 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 19.9 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 20.2 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 20.2 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
7421 S CASS AVE 20.3 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
1240 IL ROUTE 83 20.4 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
18W125 RODGERS CT 20.4 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 20.5 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
8630 W GOLF RD 20.6 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1573 N CLINE AVE 20.6 miles
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 20.8 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
3145 45TH ST STE F 21.0 miles
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
1113 Fairview Ave, 21.1 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
639 W NORTH AVE 21.7 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 21.7 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
10737 W. 165TH STREET 22.0 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
100 N RIVER RD 22.1 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 22.1 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
1423 CHICAGO RD 22.1 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
30 E 15TH ST STE 100 22.2 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
303 W LAKE ST 22.3 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 22.3 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 22.3 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 22.4 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 22.5 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 22.6 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
24 JOLIET ST 23.0 miles
DYER, IN 46311
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 23.1 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 23.1 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
1830 JARVIS AVE 23.1 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
7530 WOODWARD AVE 23.3 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 23.3 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
1500 US HIGHWAY 41 23.5 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 23.6 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
1060 S ELMHURST RD 23.7 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 23.8 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
1339 W LAKE ST 24.1 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
2380 S ELMHURST RD 24.2 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
1438 RIPLEY ST 24.3 miles
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
1214 Brownwood Ste B 24.4 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
3301 N Ashland 24.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
14330 S WILL COOK RD 24.5 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 24.8 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
701 WINTHROP AVE 25.0 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
DOT Physical Burnham, IL
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 Burnham, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Burnham, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Burnham, IL 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 Burnham, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Burnham, IL 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 Burnham, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing Burnham, IL 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 Burnham, IL 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 Burnham, IL 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 Burnham, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Burnham, IL 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 Burnham, IL, (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 Burnham, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Burnham, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical Burnham, IL location or DOT Drug Test Burnham, IL 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
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- 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: Burnham, Illinois
There are two sections of Burnham. The westernmost section surrounds Torrence Avenue, a north-south street. Torrence Avenue leaves this part of Burnham via a bridge, with Chicago on the other side. The eastern section surrounds Burnham Avenue, another north-south street. This section of Burnham ends at Brainard Avenue, where the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago lies on the other side. Upon entering Chicago, Burnham Avenue becomes Avenue O.
According to the 2010 census, Burnham has a total area of 1.956 square miles (5.07 km2), of which 1.87 square miles (4.84 km2) (or 95.6%) is land and 0.086 square miles (0.22 km2) (or 4.4%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,170 people, 1,449 households, and 970 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,244.8 people per square mile (865.6/km²). There were 1,539 housing units at an average density of 828.5 per square mile (319.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 34.80% White, 54.17% African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.58% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.23% of the population.