DOT Physical Greenwich, CT
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Greenwich, CT 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 Greenwich, CT 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.
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 3.3 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 3.8 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
80 Mill River Street, 4.7 miles
Stamford, CT 6902
1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 5.1 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
3000 SUMMER ST 5.1 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6905
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 6.8 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 7.0 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
15 N BROADWAY STE D 7.1 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
359 N Central Ave 8.4 miles
Hartsdale, NY 10530
280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 8.5 miles
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 9.0 miles
VALHALLA, NY 10595
297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 9.3 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
557 Post Rd, 9.4 miles
Darien, CT 6820
484 POST RD 9.6 miles
DARIEN, CT 6820
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 9.8 miles
White Plains, NY 10607
160 N CENTRAL AVE 10.0 miles
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 10.8 miles
Pleasantville, NY 10570
660 White Plains Rd Ste 630 11.2 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 11.5 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 11.6 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
155 WHITE PLAINS RD 12.0 miles
TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
200 South Broadway, Suite 102 12.5 miles
Tarrytown, NY 10591
495 E MAIN ST 12.7 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 12.7 miles
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 12.8 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
346 MAIN AVE 13.2 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
346 MAIN AVE STE B 13.2 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
12 N 7TH AVE 13.6 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 13.6 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000 13.8 miles
POUND RIDGE, NY 10576
1034 N BROADWAY 13.9 miles
YONKERS, NY 10701
970 N Broadway, Ste 205 13.9 miles
Yonkers, NY 10701
607 Main Ave 14.2 miles
Norwalk, CT 6851
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 15.4 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
175 E Main Street Suite 105, 15.6 miles
Huntington, NY 11743
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 15.9 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 16.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE 16.2 miles
NYACK, NY 10960
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 16.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
One Expressway Plaza, Suite 116 16.6 miles
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
160 PARIS AVE STE 1 16.7 miles
NORTHVALE, NJ 7647
1165 Northern Blvd, Suite 404 16.7 miles
Manhasset, NY 11030
1445 NEW YORK AVE 16.7 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 16.9 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200 17.0 miles
ORANGEBURG, NY 10962
3665 E TREMONT AVE 17.1 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
1000 NORTHERN BLVD STE 135 17.2 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
500 PIERMONT RD STE 304 17.2 miles
CLOSTER, NJ 7624
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 17.4 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 17.6 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
656 E FORDHAM RD 17.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
21 E 23RD ST 17.7 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
2 CEDARTREE LN 17.8 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
320 LAUREL RD 17.8 miles
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 18.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205 18.1 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
488 GREAT NECK RD STE 300 18.1 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 18.4 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
252-20 NORTHERN BLVD STE 210 18.6 miles
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
465 WILLIS AVE 18.7 miles
WILLISTON PARK, NY 11596
146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101 18.7 miles
Plainview, NY 11803
321 KEAR ST 18.7 miles
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309 18.8 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
800 SYLVAN AVE 18.8 miles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
4876 BROADWAY 18.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
2001 Marcus Ave, Suite 98W, Lobby Level 18.9 miles
Lake Success, NY 11042
1790 RANDALL AVE 19.0 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
100 E OLD COUNTRY RD 19.0 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
55 E OLD COUNTRY RD 19.0 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
2001 MARCUS AVE STE N215 19.0 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
156 First Street, Lower Level 19.2 miles
Mineola, NY 11501
1117 OLD COUNTRY RD 19.3 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
1610 OLD COUNTRY RD 19.4 miles
WESTBURY, NY 11590
10 SOUTH ST STE 101 19.5 miles
RIDGEFIELD, CT 6877
292 HERRICKS RD 19.5 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
4 MIRIAM LN 19.6 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
464 Hudson Terrace, 19.8 miles
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
300 OLD COUNTRY RD, STE 91 19.9 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
40 WASHINGTON AVE 20.1 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
261 Old Hook Rd, 20.3 miles
Westwood, NJ 7675
180 10TH ST 20.4 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
215 OLD HOOK RD 20.4 miles
WESTWOOD, NJ 7675
109 AUDUBON AVE 20.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
820 JERICHO TPKE 20.6 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 20.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 20.6 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
104 E ROUTE 59 20.7 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
990 STEWART AVE LOWER LEVEL 30 20.7 miles
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
151 N Main St, Unit 307 20.7 miles
New City, NY 10956
259 N MIDDLETOWN RD 20.8 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 20.8 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307 20.8 miles
Nanuet, NY 10954
265 Jericho Turnpike, 20.8 miles
Floral Park, NY 11001
520 Franklin Ave, Suite 104 21.0 miles
Garden City, NY 11530
51 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD 21.1 miles
UNIONDALE, NY 11553
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 21.1 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
1919 Hempstead Tpke 21.1 miles
East Meadows, NY 11554
34 N ROUTE 9W 21.1 miles
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
140 FRANKLIN RD 21.3 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
680 Kinderkamack Rd, 21.4 miles
Oradell, NJ 7649
1620 FRONT ST 21.5 miles
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
6277 JERICHO TPKE 21.6 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
3000 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 316 21.6 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
3276 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 21.6 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
Onsite Only 21.6 miles
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
4161 Kissena Blvd, Suite 25, Concourse level 21.6 miles
Flushing, NY 11355
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 21.6 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401 21.7 miles
NANUET, NY 10954
3601 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE E 405 21.7 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
391B Fulton Avenue, 21.9 miles
Hempstead, NY 11550
2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 21.9 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 21.9 miles
Commack, NY 11725
250 FULTON AVE STE 407 22.0 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
27 ATTORNEY ST APT 2F 22.0 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
3421 BROADWAY 22.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
2 MAIN ST 22.1 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 100 22.2 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
111 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 121 22.2 miles
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552
718 TEANECK RD 22.2 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
4276 Hempstead Turnpike, 22.2 miles
Bethpage, NY 11714
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 22.3 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
4900 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 22.3 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
1918 Black Rock Turnpike 22.5 miles
Fairfield, CT 6825
235 LITCHFIELD AVE 2ND FL 22.6 miles
ELMONT, NY 11003
649 COMMACK RD 22.7 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
51 Walnut Ave E 22.7 miles
Farmingdale, NY 11735
1980 CROMPOND RD 22.9 miles
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 22.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
85 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD 23.0 miles
Montvale, NJ 7645
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 23.0 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 23.1 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
501 KINGS HWY E, STE 103 23.1 miles
FAIRFIELD, CT 6825
663 PALISADE AVE 23.2 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
47 MOREWOOD DR 23.2 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
25-15 STEINWAY ST 23.2 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15 23.2 miles
Peekskill, NY 10566
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 23.3 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
978 Route 45, Ste 202 23.3 miles
Pomona, NY 10970
40 08 Forley St, 23.4 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
3014 37th St, 23.6 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 23.6 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
193 Route 17 South 23.7 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 23.8 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 23.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
385 Prospect Ave, 23.9 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
1940 DEER PARK AVE 23.9 miles
DEER PARK, NY 11729
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 24.0 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
69-12 AUSTIN ST 24.0 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
4 ROBIN CT 24.0 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
1 ORCHARD ST 24.1 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
6311 QUEENS BLVD 24.1 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 24.1 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
1400 WANTAGH AVE STE 102 24.2 miles
WANTAGH, NY 11793
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 24.2 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 24.4 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 24.4 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 24.5 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 24.6 miles
POMONA, NY 10970
65 E 76th St, 24.7 miles
New York, NY 10021
4275 65TH PL 24.7 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 24.7 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
150 NORTH ST 24.8 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
7301 GRAND AVE 24.8 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
184 ESSEX ST 24.8 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
21714 MERRICK BLVD 24.9 miles
LAURELTON, NY 11413
Building 125 150th St and 147th Ave 25.0 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
147th St and 150th Ave, Bldg 125 JFK International Airport 25.0 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
DOT Physical Greenwich, CT
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 Greenwich, CT
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Greenwich, CT
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Greenwich, CT 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 Greenwich, CT location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Greenwich, CT 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 Greenwich, CT location and DOT breath alcohol testing Greenwich, CT 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 Greenwich, CT 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 Greenwich, CT 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 Greenwich, CT locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Greenwich, CT 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 Greenwich, CT, (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 Greenwich, CT and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Greenwich, CT.
To schedule a DOT Physical Greenwich, CT location or DOT Drug Test Greenwich, CT 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: Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich /??r?n?t?/ is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 61,171. It is the 10th largest municipality in Connecticut, and the largest that functions as a town (the remaining largest municipalities in the state function as cities).
The largest town on Connecticut's Gold Coast, Greenwich is home to many hedge funds and other financial service firms. Greenwich is the southernmost and westernmost municipality in Connecticut as well as in the six-state region of New England. It is roughly 40 to 50 minutes by train from Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Greenwich 12th on its list of the "100 Best Places to Live in the United States" in 2005. The town is named after Greenwich, a Royal borough of London in the United Kingdom.
The town of Greenwich was settled in 1640. One of the founders was Elizabeth Fones Winthrop, daughter-in-law of John Winthrop, founder and Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. What is now called Greenwich Point was known for much of the area's early history as "Elizabeth's Neck" in recognition of Elizabeth Fones and their 1640 purchase of the Point and much of the area now known as Old Greenwich. Greenwich was declared a township by the General Assembly in Hartford on May 11, 1665.