DOT Physical Duluth, GA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Duluth, GA 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 Duluth, GA 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.
3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 0.9 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 1.2 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 1.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 2.4 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 2.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
9690 VENTANA WAY 2.8 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 2.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 3.1 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3551 SATELLITE BLVD 3.1 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 3.3 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 4.1 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 4.4 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 5.1 miles
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 5.1 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010 5.9 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 6.0 miles
SUWANEE, GA 30024
755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 6.4 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 6.5 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 6.6 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 6.6 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 6.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 6.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 6.8 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 6.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 6.9 miles
Norcross, GA 30071
3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 7.2 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103 7.7 miles
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 7.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30093
575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280 8.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
575 Professional Drive Ste 200, 8.0 miles
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 8.3 miles
Alpharetta, GA 30005
10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 8.6 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
301 SHYREWOOD DR 8.6 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
368 W PIKE ST STE 107 9.1 miles
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2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 9.2 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
332 SWANSON DR STE A 9.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
783 N CLAYTON ST 9.3 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD 9.9 miles
SUGAR HILL, GA 30518
13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 10.3 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 10.3 miles
MILTON, GA 30004
11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 10.4 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
3276 BUFORD DR STE 102 10.5 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
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1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E 10.6 miles
BUFORD, GA 30519
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 10.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
289 GRAYSON HWY 10.8 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 10.9 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
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TUCKER, GA 30084
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 11.0 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 11.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 11.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 11.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 11.1 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 11.2 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 11.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 11.4 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 11.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1 11.5 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 11.6 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 11.6 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 11.8 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
1330 Atlanta Hwy 11.8 miles
Cumming, GA 30040
2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 12.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
2272 CHATEAU DR 12.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 12.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
907 Buford Rd Ste 300 12.2 miles
Cumming, GA 30041
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 12.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 12.5 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 12.5 miles
LILBURN, GA 30047
2021 MARKET PLACE BLVD 13.0 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 13.0 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 13.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
9410B WILLEO RD 13.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 13.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 13.4 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
2151A IDLEWOOD RD 13.4 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 13.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 13.8 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 13.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 14.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
6660 ROSWELL RD 14.1 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 14.2 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 14.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
6808 DEER TRAIL LN 14.4 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
260 ELM ST 14.5 miles
CUMMING, GA 30040
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 14.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 14.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 15.0 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 15.0 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
4889 GOLDEN PKWY STE 100 15.3 miles
BUFORD, GA 30518
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 15.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
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DECATUR, GA 30033
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 16.5 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
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AUBURN, GA 30011
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 16.6 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
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ATLANTA, GA 30328
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ATLANTA, GA 30328
On-site only 16.6 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 17.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
2825 KEITH BRIDGE RD 17.6 miles
CUMMING, GA 30041
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 17.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
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ATLANTA, GA 30339
5875 THOMPSON MILL RD STE 100 19.0 miles
HOSCHTON, GA 30548
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 19.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
2890 DELK RD SE 19.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 19.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
PO BOX 958 19.8 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 19.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 20.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
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DECATUR, GA 30035
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 20.2 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 20.3 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 20.3 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 20.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 20.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 20.5 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 20.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 20.5 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
180 COBB PKWY S 20.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
4509 WINDER HWY 20.9 miles
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
145 NORTH AVE NE 21.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
688 SPRING ST NW 21.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 21.2 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 21.3 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 21.3 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 21.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 21.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
338 W Peachtree St NW 21.6 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 21.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 21.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 21.7 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
3703 WINDER HWY 21.7 miles
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 21.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 22.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
3626 OLD OAKWOOD RD 22.2 miles
OAKWOOD, GA 30566
203 WOODPARK PL BLDG C 22.5 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 23.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 23.2 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
110 LEWIS DR NE 23.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 CHURCH ST, #150 23.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 23.2 miles
LITHONIA, GA 30038
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 23.3 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 23.5 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 23.6 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 23.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
1432 TOWNELAKE PKWY STE 170 23.8 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30189
2721 S COBB DR SE 23.8 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
2145 CENTENNIAL DR 23.8 miles
GAINESVILLE, GA 30504
1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 23.8 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 23.9 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 24.0 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
112 LANTHIER ST 24.2 miles
WINDER, GA 30680
545 CONCORD RD SE 24.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
DOT Physical Duluth, GA
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 Duluth, GA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Duluth, GA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Duluth, GA 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 Duluth, GA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Duluth, GA 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 Duluth, GA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Duluth, GA 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 Duluth, GA 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 Duluth, GA 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 Duluth, GA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Duluth, GA 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 Duluth, GA, (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 Duluth, GA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Duluth, GA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Duluth, GA location or DOT Drug Test Duluth, GA 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: Duluth, Georgia
Duluth is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It is a suburb of Atlanta. As of the 2010 census, Duluth had a population of 26,600, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population to be 29,331 as of 2016.
Duluth is located north of Interstate 85. It is home to Gwinnett Place Mall, the Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center, Infinite Energy Arena, Hudgens Center for the Arts, and the Red Clay Theater. It is also home to Gwinnett Medical Center–Duluth, an 81-bed hospital constructed in 2006, as well as GMC's Glancy Campus, a 30-bed facility located near downtown. The agricultural manufacturer AGCO is based in Duluth.
Duluth was originally Cherokee territory. When Duluth was established in the early 19th century, it was primarily forest land occupied by tribespeople. An Indian trail, called Old Peachtree Road by the settlers, was extended through the area during the War of 1812 to connect Fort Peachtree in present-day Atlanta with Fort Daniel near present-day Dacula. When Gwinnett County was established in 1818, white settlement of the area accelerated.[citation needed]