Fulshear, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fulshear: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (0.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.8% for Black residents, 8.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

DOT Physical Fulshear, TX

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, 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.

10705 SPRING GREEN BLVD STE 600 5.4 miles

10705 SPRING GREEN BLVD STE 600
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

25765 KATY FWY 7.7 miles

25765 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

6501 S FRY RD STE 1000 7.9 miles

6501 S FRY RD STE 1000
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

7101 W GRAND PKWY S 8.3 miles

7101 W GRAND PKWY S
RICHMOND, TX 77407
Categories: RICHMOND TX

5510-A W GRAND PKWY S 8.3 miles

5510-A W GRAND PKWY S
RICHMOND, TX 77406
Categories: RICHMOND TX

23900 KATY FWY 9.5 miles

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494
Categories: KATY TX

1730 BF Terry Blvd Suite 702 10.0 miles

1730 BF Terry Blvd Suite 702
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

21700 KINGSLAND BLVD 10.9 miles

21700 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

21929 KATY FWY 10.9 miles

21929 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

1705 JACKSON ST 10.9 miles

1705 JACKSON ST
RICHMOND, TX 77469
Categories: RICHMOND TX

21660 KINGSLAND BLVD 10.9 miles

21660 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

1601 Main St Ste 208, 11.0 miles

1601 Main St Ste 208,
Richmond, TX 77469
Categories: Richmond TX

1601 MAIN ST STE 405 11.0 miles

1601 MAIN ST STE 405
RICHMOND, TX 77469
Categories: RICHMOND TX

4114 AVENUE H 11.2 miles

4114 AVENUE H
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

3926 AVENUE H STE 11 11.2 miles

3926 AVENUE H STE 11
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

21238 KINGSLAND BLVD 11.3 miles

21238 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77450
Categories: KATY TX

952 S Fry Rd, 12.1 miles

952 S Fry Rd,
Katy, TX 77450
Categories: Katy TX

1730 B F Terry Blvd Ste 302 12.4 miles

1730 B F Terry Blvd Ste 302
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

2520 B F TERRY BLVD 12.6 miles

2520 B F TERRY BLVD
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
Categories: ROSENBERG TX

1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A 12.7 miles

1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A
KATY, TX 77449
Categories: KATY TX

24601 Southwest Freeway STE 100 13.1 miles

24601 Southwest Freeway STE 100
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Categories: Rosenberg TX

19450 KATY FWY 13.1 miles

19450 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Categories: HOUSTON TX

19728 SAUMS RD STE 179 13.3 miles

19728 SAUMS RD STE 179
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1036 N CIRCLE DR 16.3 miles

1036 N CIRCLE DR
SEALY, TX 77474
Categories: SEALY TX

13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY 16.5 miles

13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

1036 N Circle St Ste 101 16.5 miles

1036 N Circle St Ste 101
Sealy, TX 77474
Categories: Sealy TX

1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113 17.2 miles

1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

17738 SUNSET RIVER LN 17.4 miles

17738 SUNSET RIVER LN
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Categories: HOUSTON TX

16902 SOUTHWEST FWY 17.4 miles

16902 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

1201 LAKEVIEW DR 17.4 miles

1201 LAKEVIEW DR
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

1250 7TH ST 17.4 miles

1250 7TH ST
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

1111 GILLINGHAM LN 17.5 miles

1111 GILLINGHAM LN
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101 17.6 miles

3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101
SUGARLAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGARLAND TX

16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2 17.7 miles

16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

16545 Southwest Frwy #225 17.7 miles

16545 Southwest Frwy #225
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102 17.7 miles

1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

15259 Southwest Freeway, 18.2 miles

15259 Southwest Freeway,
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Categories: Sugar Land TX

14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100 18.2 miles

14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100 18.3 miles

1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

14023 SOUTHWEST FWY 18.3 miles

14023 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106 18.5 miles

16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106
Houston, TX 77084
Categories: Houston TX

12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124, 18.5 miles

12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124,
Houston, TX 77082
Categories: Houston TX

10521 CORPORATE DR 18.6 miles

10521 CORPORATE DR
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Categories: STAFFORD TX

2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120 18.7 miles

2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12345 KATY FWY 18.8 miles

12345 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3151 HIGHWAY 6 18.9 miles

3151 HIGHWAY 6
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Categories: SUGAR LAND TX

11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560 19.0 miles

11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560
HOUSTON, TX 77077
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2929 WOODLAND PARK DR 19.3 miles

2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77082
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14045 MEMORIAL DR 19.4 miles

14045 MEMORIAL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD 20.0 miles

9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Categories: CYPRESS TX

11211 KATY FWY 20.3 miles

11211 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3006 SCHOOL ST 20.4 miles

3006 SCHOOL ST
NEEDVILLE, TX 77461
Categories: NEEDVILLE TX

3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403 20.4 miles

3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Categories: STAFFORD TX

8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100 20.5 miles

8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77072
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300 20.5 miles

9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300
HOUSTON, TX 77099
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200 20.5 miles

6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77041
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E 20.6 miles

8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1511 UPLAND DR STE 100 20.6 miles

1511 UPLAND DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77043
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120 20.7 miles

10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11621A KATY FWY 21.0 miles

11621A KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9543 BISSONNET ST 21.4 miles

9543 BISSONNET ST
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115 21.8 miles

9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205 21.9 miles

2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

855 FROSTWOOD 21.9 miles

855 FROSTWOOD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180 22.0 miles

9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E 22.2 miles

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77095
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111 22.3 miles

8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4, 22.4 miles

8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4,
Houston, TX 77074
Categories: Houston TX

6840 HIGHWAY 6 22.4 miles

6840 HIGHWAY 6
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
Categories: MISSOURI CITY TX

25801 HIGHWAY 290 22.8 miles

25801 HIGHWAY 290
CYPRESS, TX 77429
Categories: CYPRESS TX

10807 Shawnbrook Dr 22.9 miles

10807 Shawnbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77071
Categories: Houston TX

2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 22.9 miles

2500 FONDREN RD STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3001 Fondren Rd STE G 22.9 miles

3001 Fondren Rd STE G
Houston, TX 77063
Categories: Houston TX

2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 22.9 miles

2450 FONDREN RD STE 125
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 23.0 miles

7447 HARWIN DR STE 102
HOUSTON, TX 77036
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500 23.1 miles

13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 23.2 miles

7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77071
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2428 TEXAS PKWY 23.4 miles

2428 TEXAS PKWY
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489
Categories: MISSOURI CITY TX

17410 NORTHWEST FWY 23.4 miles

17410 NORTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77040
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 24.1 miles

6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 24.2 miles

6545 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 24.2 miles

6535 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10141 US 59 RD 24.4 miles

10141 US 59 RD
WHARTON, TX 77488
Categories: WHARTON TX

6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 24.4 miles

6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104
HOUSTON, TX 77081
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800 24.6 miles

14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800
Houston, TX 77040
Categories: Houston TX

14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800 24.7 miles

14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800
HOUSTON, TX 77040
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11301 fallbrook # 126 24.7 miles

11301 fallbrook # 126
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10655 STEEPLETOP DR 24.9 miles

10655 STEEPLETOP DR
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 25.0 miles

1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

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DOT Physical Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, TX

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing Fulshear, TX

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, TX location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, TX location and DOT breath alcohol testing Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, TX locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, 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 Fulshear, TX and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Fulshear, TX.

To schedule a DOT Physical Fulshear, TX location or DOT Drug Test Fulshear, 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

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
  4. Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
  5. 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: Fulshear, Texas

Fulshear (/?f?l??r/ FUUL-sh?r) is a city in northwest Fort Bend County, Texas, within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The population was 1,134 at the 2010 census, up from 716 at the 2000 census. The estimated population in 2015 was 5,886.

Around 2003 the community only had 400 people. Growth in Fulshear exploded in the 2000s due to its proximity to Houston. Around 2008 the community had around 700 residents. In October 2013 the population went over 5,000. By that time, traffic was commonplace while historically it had not been.

Fulshear is located in northern Fort Bend County at 29°41?27?N 95°53?26?W? / ?29.69083°N 95.89056°W? / 29.69083; -95.89056 (29.690824, -95.890531). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.15 square miles (21.12 km2), of which 8.09 square miles (20.95 km2) is land and 0.066 square miles (0.17 km2), or 0.79%, is water.

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Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fulshear: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (0.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.8% for Black residents, 8.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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