DOT Physical Duncanville, TX
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Duncanville, TX 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 Duncanville, TX 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.
511 E INTERSTATE 20 1.1 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76018
814 E CAMP WISDOM RD 1.2 miles
DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116
4343 W CAMP WISDOM RD STE 213 1.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75237
951 YORK DR STE 105 1.7 miles
DESOTO, TX 75115
2727 Bolton Boone Dr, Suite 106 1.8 miles
Desoto, TX 75115
3500 W WHEATLAND RD 1.8 miles
DALLAS, TX 75237
3430 W Wheatland Rd, Ste 224 2.0 miles
Dallas, TX 75237
5520 S WESTMORELAND RD STE 200 2.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75237
5201 S WESTMORELAND RD 2.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75237
39769 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY 2.7 miles
DALLAS, TX 75237
1510 N HAMPTON RD STE 260 3.8 miles
DESOTO, TX 75115
345 N HIGHWAY 67 4.4 miles
CEDAR HILL, TX 75104
911 N HAMPTON RD 4.4 miles
DESOTO, TX 75115
911 N HAMPTON RD STE 120 4.4 miles
DESOTO, TX 75115
229 E BELT LINE RD SIUITE 303 4.4 miles
DESOTO, TX 75115
642 UPTOWN BLVD 4.6 miles
CEDAR HILL, TX 75104
2505 W BELT LINE RD 7.4 miles
LANCASTER, TX 75146
2520 W INTERSTATE 20 8.1 miles
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052
214 W COLORADO BLVD 8.9 miles
DALLAS, TX 75208
5224 S State Highway 360, Suite 225 9.0 miles
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
7383 Bonnie View Rd 9.2 miles
Dallas, TX 75241
2701 OSLER DR,STE 2 9.8 miles
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75051
2045 N STATE HIGHWAY 360 STE 100B 10.1 miles
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050
2100 N STATE HIGHWAY 360 STE 1207 10.1 miles
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050
1340 MAYO ST STE 185 STE 185 10.4 miles
IRVING, TX 75060
701 COMMERCE ST STE 205 10.6 miles
DALLAS, TX 75202
102 BROTHERS BLVD STE B 10.7 miles
RED OAK, TX 75154
3141 IRVING BLVD STE 220 11.1 miles
DALLAS, TX 75247
1111 W MOCKINGBIRD LN PO BOX 910465 11.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75247
2600 N STEMMONS FWY STE 162 11.4 miles
DALLAS, TX 75207
2920 N STEMMONS FWY 11.5 miles
DALLAS, TX 75247
8100 JOHN W CARPENTER FWY STE 100 11.8 miles
DALLAS, TX 75247
912 E PARK ROW DR 12.0 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76010
5909 HARRY HINES BLVD 12.1 miles
DALLAS, TX 75390
4545 MATLOCK RD STE 103 12.1 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76018
1555 W Mockingbird Lane Ste 202 12.1 miles
Dallas, TX 75235
3600 GASTON AVE STE 707 12.2 miles
DALLAS, TX 75246
8267 ELMBROOK DR STE 100 12.2 miles
DALLAS, TX 75247
3801 GASTON AVE STE 104 12.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75246
1450 EMPIRE CENTRAL DR STE 100 12.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75247
6612 HARRY HINES BLVD 12.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75235
3900 Junius St, Ste 240 12.3 miles
Dallas, TX 75246
2160 E LAMAR BLVD 12.3 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76006
245 E GRAUWYLER RD STE 122 12.4 miles
IRVING, TX 75061
805 W NORTH CARRIER PKWY STE 260 12.5 miles
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050
4501 Lemmon Ave 12.8 miles
Dallas, TX 75219
1302 LANE ST STE 800 12.9 miles
IRVING, TX 75061
1720 REGAL ROW STE 238 12.9 miles
DALLAS, TX 75235
5405 S COOPER ST 13.2 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76017
5201 S COOPER ST 13.2 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76017
4801 S COOPER ST 13.2 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76017
2001 W AIRPORT FWY 13.3 miles
IRVING, TX 75062
623 W MAIN ST 13.3 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76010
5315 ROSS AVE 13.5 miles
DALLAS, TX 75206
3225 W AIRPORT FWY Ste 226 13.6 miles
IRVING, TX 75062
2940 N O CONNOR RD STE 117N 13.6 miles
IRVING, TX 75062
1720 E BROAD ST 13.7 miles
MANSFIELD, TX 76063
990 Highway 287 N, Ste 115 13.7 miles
Mansfield, TX 76063
4617 N CENTRAL EXPY 13.8 miles
DALLAS, TX 75205
902 W Randol Mill, Suite 100 14.0 miles
Arlington, TX 76012
3501 N Macarthur Blvd Ste 310, 14.2 miles
Irving, TX 75062
2434 FINLEY RD 14.3 miles
IRVING, TX 75062
5790 W HIGHWAY 287 14.4 miles
MIDLOTHIAN, TX 76065
7910 BELTLINE RD 14.6 miles
DALLAS, TX 75254
2525 E Abrams St 14.7 miles
Arlington, TX 76010
6350 E Mockingbird Lane 15.6 miles
Dallas, TX 75214
4308 BLACKHEATH RD 15.6 miles
DALLAS, TX 75227
4844 GREENVILLE AVE 15.6 miles
DALLAS, TX 75206
8222 DOUGLAS AVE STE 390 15.7 miles
DALLAS, TX 75225
5601 GREENVILLE AVE 16.1 miles
DALLAS, TX 75206
6071 VILLAGE BEND DR APT 816 16.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75206
610 S INDUSTRIAL BLVD Ste 150 16.6 miles
EULESS, TX 76040
5612 SW GREEN OAKS BLVD STE D 16.6 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76017
4928 SAMUELL BLVD 16.7 miles
MESQUITE, TX 75149
1661 EASTCHASE PKWY 16.8 miles
FORT WORTH, TX 76120
5900 W INTERSTATE 20 16.9 miles
ARLINGTON, TX 76017
1060 N MAIN ST STE 101A 17.1 miles
EULESS, TX 76039
11498 LUNA RD STE 206 17.1 miles
DALLAS, TX 75234
9330 POPPY DR STE 100 17.2 miles
DALLAS, TX 75218
1324 BROWN ST STE 100 17.3 miles
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
3500 INTERSTATE 30 STE E100 17.6 miles
MESQUITE, TX 75150
5910 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 133 17.7 miles
IRVING, TX 75039
1600 HOSPITAL PKWY 17.7 miles
BEDFORD, TX 76022
1405 W JEFFERSON ST 17.9 miles
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
7400 N MACARTHUR BLVD 17.9 miles
IRVING, TX 75063
1615 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 208 17.9 miles
Bedford, TX 76022
1014 FERRIS AVE STE 220 18.0 miles
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
7501 LAS COLINAS BLVD STE 100 18.0 miles
IRVING, TX 75063
3003 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY STE 100 18.1 miles
DALLAS, TX 75234
7502 GREENVILLE AVE 18.2 miles
DALLAS, TX 75231
11888 MARSH LN 18.2 miles
DALLAS, TX 75234
10611 Garland Rd STE 112 18.3 miles
Dallas, TX 75218
3230 I- 30 East, Suite 101 18.6 miles
Mesquite, TX 75150
201 E Main St Ste 201 18.8 miles
Waxahachie, TX 75165
On-site only 19.1 miles
Irving, TX 75063
8787 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 120 19.2 miles
IRVING, TX 75063
3220 GUS THOMASSON RD STE 226 19.3 miles
MESQUITE, TX 75150
11613 N Central Expwy, Suite 120 19.4 miles
Dallas, TX 75243
12221 MERIT DR STE 100 19.8 miles
DALLAS, TX 75251
1345 VALWOOD PKWY STE 306 19.9 miles
CARROLLTON, TX 75006
9901 Royal Lane Ste 106 19.9 miles
Dallas, TX 75231
6330 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY STE 130 20.0 miles
DALLAS, TX 75240
5301 WILLIAM D TATE AVE 20.1 miles
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
13657 JUPITER RD 20.2 miles
DALLAS, TX 75238
8925 STERLING ST STE 255 20.3 miles
IRVING, TX 75063
1280 N TOWN EAST BLVD 20.3 miles
MESQUITE, TX 75150
12750 MERIT DR STE 770 20.3 miles
DALLAS, TX 75251
951 W PIPELINE RD STE 320 20.3 miles
HURST, TX 76053
13350 T I BLVD M.S. 327 20.6 miles
DALLAS, TX 75243
1900 OATES DR Ste 100 20.6 miles
MESQUITE, TX 75150
1501 NORTHWEST HWY 20.9 miles
GARLAND, TX 75041
2601 E BELT LINE RD 21.0 miles
CARROLLTON, TX 75006
8713 AIRPORT FWY STE 318 21.0 miles
FORT WORTH, TX 76180
3953 BELT LINE RD 21.1 miles
ADDISON, TX 75001
1621 S JUPITER RD STE 101 21.5 miles
GARLAND, TX 75042
4401 BOOTH CALLOWAY RD 21.5 miles
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
4109 CAGLE DR STE A 21.5 miles
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
400 MID CITIES BLVD 21.5 miles
HURST, TX 76054
14856 PRESTON RD STE 100 21.5 miles
DALLAS, TX 75254
9001 BOULEVARD 26 21.5 miles
NORTH RICHLAND, TX 76180
14902 PRESTON RD STE 810 21.6 miles
DALLAS, TX 75254
1100 S MAIN ST STE D 21.6 miles
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
6000 Colleyville Blvd Ste 150 21.7 miles
Colleyville, TX 76034
5917 BELT LINE RD 21.7 miles
DALLAS, TX 75254
1643 LANCASTER DR STE 223 22.1 miles
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
15810 MIDWAY RD 22.3 miles
ADDISON, TX 75001
546 E Sandy Lake Rd Ste 120, 22.4 miles
Coppell, TX 75019
1650 W COLLEGE ST 22.4 miles
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
600 W NORTHWEST HWY STE E 22.5 miles
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
171 N DENTON TAP RD STE 200 22.6 miles
COPPELL, TX 75019
551 Silicon Dr Ste 100 22.8 miles
Southlake, TX 76092
2355 E GRAPEVINE MILLS CIR 22.8 miles
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
2301 FOREST LN Ste 100 22.9 miles
GARLAND, TX 75042
1213 E TRINITY MILLS RD 22.9 miles
CARROLLTON, TX 75006
2696 W WALNUT ST 23.0 miles
GARLAND, TX 75042
2046 FOREST LN STE 180 23.0 miles
GARLAND, TX 75042
325 N SHILOH RD #101 23.0 miles
GARLAND, TX 75042
325 N SHILOH RD STE 101 23.0 miles
GARLAND, TX 75042
6300 Samuel Blvd Ste 114A 23.1 miles
Dallas, TX 75228
2315 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD STE 110 23.3 miles
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092
2300 MARIE CURIE DR 23.3 miles
GARLAND, TX 75042
350 South Plano Road 23.5 miles
Richardson, TX 75081
1837 W FRANKFORD RD STE 116 23.7 miles
CARROLLTON, TX 75007
3015 RENAISSANCE DR 23.8 miles
DALLAS, TX 75287
565 W INTERSTATE 30 24.0 miles
GARLAND, TX 75043
407 W INTERSTATE 30 24.0 miles
GARLAND, TX 75043
555 W INTERSTATE 30 24.0 miles
GARLAND, TX 75043
4775 SOUTH FWY 24.0 miles
FORT WORTH, TX 76115
1120 W CAMPBELL RD STE 109 24.2 miles
RICHARDSON, TX 75080
11801 SOUTH FWY 24.3 miles
BURLESON, TX 76028
4727 FRANKFORD RD STE 409 24.4 miles
DALLAS, TX 75287
300 BOONE RD STE A1 24.5 miles
BURLESON, TX 76028
544 W SEMINARY DR 24.6 miles
FORT WORTH, TX 76115
1750 ALMA RD STE 108 24.7 miles
RICHARDSON, TX 75081
3645 N BEACH ST 24.7 miles
FORT WORTH, TX 76137
401 W CAMPBELL RD 24.7 miles
RICHARDSON, TX 75080
2403 S STEMMONS FWY STE 103 24.8 miles
LEWISVILLE, TX 75067
18101 PRESTON RD STE 201 24.8 miles
DALLAS, TX 75252
2001 N COLLINS BLVD STE 105 24.8 miles
RICHARDSON, TX 75080
751 HEBRON PKWY STE 100 24.9 miles
LEWISVILLE, TX 75057
DOT Physical Duncanville, TX
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 Duncanville, TX
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Duncanville, TX
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Duncanville, TX 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 Duncanville, TX location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Duncanville, TX 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 Duncanville, TX location and DOT breath alcohol testing Duncanville, TX 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 Duncanville, TX 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 Duncanville, TX 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 Duncanville, TX locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Duncanville, TX 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 Duncanville, TX, (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 Duncanville, TX and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Duncanville, TX.
To schedule a DOT Physical Duncanville, TX location or DOT Drug Test Duncanville, TX 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: Duncanville, Texas
Duncanville is a city in southern Dallas County, Texas, in the United States. Duncanville's population was 38,524 at the 2010 census. The city is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes Duncanville, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Lancaster.
Settlement of the area began in 1845, when Illinois resident Crawford Trees purchased several thousand acres south of Camp Dallas. In 1880 the Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railway reached the area and built Duncan Switch, named for a line foreman. Charles P. Nance, the community's first postmaster, renamed the settlement Duncanville in 1882. By the late 19th century Duncanville was home to a dry goods stores, a pharmacy, a domino parlor, and a school. Between 1904 and 1933 the population of Duncanville increased from 113 to more than 300.
Duncanville residents incorporated the city on August 2, 1947. During the post-war years, the military developed the Army’s old landing field into the Duncanville Air Force Station, which was the headquarters for the four Nike-Hercules missile launch sites guarding Dallas/Fort Worth from Soviet bomber attack. It also housed the Air Force tracking radars for the region.