DOT Physical Hoffman Estates, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Hoffman Estates, IL and throughout the local area.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL license must have a DOT physical, complete a medical examination report and successfully complete all requirements of the DOT physical to be issued a CDL medical card, the card is valid for 24 months and must be renewed every 2 years with a physical.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides DOT and non DOT physicals Hoffman Estates, IL at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by FMCSA. Testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
To Schedule Your DOT Physical or DOT Drug Test at a local testing center call - (800)221-4291 or Schedule your DOT physical or DOT drug test now by clicking the schedule now button below.
361 W GOLF RD 0.7 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 1.1 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
519 S ROSELLE RD 1.7 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 2.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
2334A W HIGGINS RD 3.1 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
4949 EUCLID AVE 3.4 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
1555 BARRINGTON RD 3.4 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 3.4 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
1545 HICKS RD 4.3 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
371 West Northwest Highway 4.5 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 4.6 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 4.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 4.6 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 4.7 miles
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800 W CENTRAL RD 4.7 miles
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605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 4.9 miles
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1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 5.0 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 5.1 miles
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50 S NORTHWEST HWY 5.2 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 5.4 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
337 W. Northwest Highway, 5.7 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
113 W LAKE ST 5.9 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1830 JARVIS AVE 6.4 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1339 W LAKE ST 7.0 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 7.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 7.1 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1060 S ELMHURST RD 7.1 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 7.2 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
2380 S ELMHURST RD 7.2 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
770 E Dundee Rd 7.3 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 7.4 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 7.5 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 7.5 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 7.5 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1214 Brownwood Ste B 7.6 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
3333 BEVERLY RD 7.8 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
117 S COOK ST STE 306 8.2 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
303 W LAKE ST 8.6 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
701 WINTHROP AVE 8.9 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
1240 IL ROUTE 83 9.1 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
100 N RIVER RD 9.9 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
15 S MCHENRY RD 9.9 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 10.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 10.3 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
350 Surryse Rd, 10.3 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
639 W NORTH AVE 10.4 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
544A W DUNDEE RD 10.7 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
321 W LAKE ST STE C 11.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 11.2 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 11.3 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
565 N YORK ST 11.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 11.3 miles
Barrington, IL 60010
4200 MANNHEIM RD 11.7 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 11.9 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 12.0 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
1450 Busch Pkwy, 12.0 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
8630 W GOLF RD 12.1 miles
NILES, IL 60714
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 12.1 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 12.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 12.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 12.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 12.8 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
306 ERA DR 12.9 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
10137 GRAND AVE 12.9 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 13.1 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 13.3 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 13.4 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
605 ACADEMY DR 13.4 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 13.5 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 13.5 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 13.6 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 13.7 miles
ELGIN, IL 60124
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 13.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 13.8 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 13.8 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
525 TYLER RD STE J 13.8 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
7742 W HIGGINS RD 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 14.2 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
1 KRAFT CT 14.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
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ELMHURST, IL 60126
6 E PHILLIP RD 14.8 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
6449 DEMPSTER ST 15.0 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 15.0 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Fitness Department, 15.1 miles
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8125 RIVER DR STE 102 15.1 miles
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309 WALNUT ST 15.1 miles
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3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 15.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 15.8 miles
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7107 W BELMONT AVE 15.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2615 HARRISON ST 16.1 miles
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1188 E STATE ST STE D 16.2 miles
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2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 16.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
2450 WOLF RD STE I 16.5 miles
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3310 W Main St, 16.6 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 16.6 miles
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7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 17.2 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 17.2 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 17.2 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 17.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
5911 NORTHWEST HWY STE 108 17.4 miles
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5911 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,STE 108 17.5 miles
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725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 17.5 miles
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260 E Congress Pkwy Ste E, 17.6 miles
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2500 W FABYAN PKWY 17.8 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
904B S Milwaukee Ave 17.8 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 17.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 18.0 miles
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4211 N CICERO AVE 18.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 18.2 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 18.2 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 18.2 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
360 STATION DR 3RD FL 18.2 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
815 N RANDALL RD 18.3 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
537 N HARVEY AVE 18.4 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
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Naperville, IL 60563
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 18.7 miles
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125 N LA GRANGE RD 18.7 miles
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2853 KIRK RD 18.9 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
413 S HARVEY AVE 19.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
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NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
13332 Village Green Dr, 19.1 miles
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1113 Fairview Ave, 19.2 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
10350 Haligus Rd 19.2 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 19.4 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 19.4 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 19.5 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
801 S WASHINGTON ST 19.5 miles
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CHICAGO, IL 60659
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 19.6 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
12151 REGENCY PKWY 19.9 miles
HUNTLEY, IL 60142
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 20.1 miles
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1190 S NAPER BLVD 20.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
7530 WOODWARD AVE 20.4 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 20.4 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
18W125 RODGERS CT 20.4 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 20.4 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
2300 W PETERSON AVE 20.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 20.6 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
12172 S IL ROUTE 47 112 20.8 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
7421 S CASS AVE 20.8 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110 20.8 miles
GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
5601 W CERMAK RD 20.9 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
3052 WEBER DR 21.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 21.2 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
6170 JOLIET RD 21.3 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
4805 PRIME PKWY 21.3 miles
MCHENRY, IL 60050
4119 Shamrock Ln, 21.3 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
3922 Mercy Dr 21.4 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 21.5 miles
North Aurora, IL 60542
633 Ridgeview Dr 21.7 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 21.7 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE B300 21.7 miles
MCHENRY, IL 60050
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CHICAGO, IL 60660
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 21.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
13641 S ROUTE 59 21.9 miles
Plainfield, IL 60544
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 22.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
9532 EAGLE WAY 22.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
ONSITE ONLY 22.1 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 22.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
1520 N DAMEN AVE 22.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 22.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101 22.7 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 23.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
484 W Boughton Rd, 23.1 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
1955 RANDI DR 23.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 23.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 23.4 miles
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151 S LINCOLN AVE 23.4 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
2000 OGDEN AVE 23.5 miles
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CHICAGO, IL 60657
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 23.6 miles
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130 N WEBER RD STE 108 23.6 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
35 TOWER CT STE E 23.7 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
15 Tower Court S-170, 23.7 miles
Gurnee, IL 60031
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 23.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 23.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH 24.0 miles
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
6500 W 65TH ST 24.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 24.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 24.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
1870 W GALENA BLVD 24.1 miles
AURORA, IL 60506
1230 W LAKE ST 24.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 24.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 24.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
480 QUADRANGLE DR 24.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 24.5 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
4940 S CICERO AVE 24.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
2000 Lake Ave 24.6 miles
Woodstock, IL 60098
724 N. Green Bay Road 24.8 miles
Waukegan, IL 60085
DOT Physical Hoffman Estates, IL
Federal Law and DOT regulations state that any "covered employee" such as a CDL driver must possess a valid medical card demonstrating that they have successfully passed a DOT Physical examination and complied with all other requirements of DOT regulation part 40 to be eligible to drive.
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can schedule your DOT or non DOT physical examination at a location close to you, insure that all required documentation is completed and that you are issued a CDL medical card upon successfully passing the exam.
Recommended items to bring to your DOT physical:
- Eye glasses (bring prescription)
- List of medications
- Clearance letters or physician related documentation
Persons should also be prepared to discuss with the FMCSA certified examiner your health history including past or recent illnesses or other information related to your physical exam.
NON DOT Physicals/Examinations
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. can also provide through our nationwide testing locations and affiliated medical facilities non DOT physicals for job fitness, return to duty and follow up.
To Schedule a DOT or Non DOT Physical Hoffman Estates, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Hoffman Estates, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Hoffman Estates, IL and throughout the local area which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available.
No appointment is necessary, but you must call and register for a DOT Drug Test Hoffman Estates, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Hoffman Estates, IL location.
Scheduling a DOT Drug Test, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or schedule online 24/7.
Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY.
In addition to providing DOT drug testing Hoffman Estates, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing Hoffman Estates, IL location, Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and other surrounding cities. When you need a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test for pre-employment, random or post-accident, call our DOT drug testing Hoffman Estates, IL office at (800)221-4291.
On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 5000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
Department of Transportation (DOT)
If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.
Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.
Drug Free Workplace
Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.
We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.
Our DOT drug testing Hoffman Estates, IL centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.
Our DOT drug testing Hoffman Estates, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Hoffman Estates, IL centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.
In accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations if you or your business is regulated by one of the following agencies all "covered safety sensitive" employees (part or full time) must comply with all DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency in which you or your company is regulated by.
Please Note- If you are currently being audited/inspected or found to be in violation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and you are calling for DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing, please advise the Accredited Drug Testing DOT Specialist when ordering DOT drug testing or DOT breath alcohol testing services.
To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 - Click Here
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all covered employees take a pre-employment 5 panel drug test and have a negative result on file to hold a safety sensitive position.
All DOT regulated companies must have on file a copy of the pre-employment drug test for all covered employees. An applicant saying that they previously took a DOT pre-employment drug test but cannot produce a copy of the drug test result must take a pre-employment drug test before beginning employment in a DOT safety sensitive position.
The Accredited Drug Testing Inc DOT random drug testing program notifies covered employees by email and a phone call and provides the location of the closest testing center for the covered employee to go and take their drug and alcohol test.
Failing to take a random drug or alcohol test once selected can result in substantial fines and penalties by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved random selection Consortium for covered employees who are required to comply with DOT random testing requirements.
DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated companies educate and train all supervisors in how to detect employees under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol.
Supervisors must complete and successfully pass a DOT approved supervisor training course.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides a DOT approved Supervisor Training Course which is web based and which will provide a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course. The course is approximately 3 hours in length and maybe accessed at anytime.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that any regulated company with two or more employees holding safety sensitive positions covered by 49 CFR Part 40 must have a written DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy and all employees must be provided a copy of the policy. Companies must comply with all requirements listed in the DOT drug and alcohol policy.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc specializes in the development and implementation of a DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy - Call Accredited Drug Testing in Hoffman Estates, IL, (800)221-4291
DOT Additional Requirements/Information
The Department of Transportation only recognizes and authorizes a 5 panel urine drug test and a breath alcohol test for compliance with 49 CFR Part 40.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that a Federal Chain of Custody Form (5 Page CCF) be used with all drug screens and that all breath alcohol testing devices be approved by the DOT.
The staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc are certified and trained in DOT drug specimen collections and DOT breath alcohol testing.
DOT Physicals
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all drivers holding a CDL License must successfully pass a DOT physical to be issued a CDL Medical Card. The Medical Card is valid for 24months and must be renewed every 2 years with a new physical.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT physicals nationwide at most drug testing centers and our affiliated medical facilities. All DOT Physicals are administered by an examiner trained and certified by the FMCSA.
Accredited Drug Testing Inc is your "one stop shopping" for all DOT Physicals Hoffman Estates, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Hoffman Estates, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical Hoffman Estates, IL location or DOT Drug Test Hoffman Estates, IL location, Call (800)221-4291
Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800)221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of DOT Physical Examinations
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a health assessment mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to safely perform the demanding duties associated with operating a commercial vehicle. The primary goal is to enhance road safety by preventing accidents caused by physical health issues.
Who Needs a DOT Physical?
- Commercial Drivers: All commercial drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds must undergo this physical examination.
- Interstate Bus Drivers: Drivers who operate vehicles that carry more than 15 passengers, including the driver, interstate.
- Hazardous Material Transporters: Those who transport hazardous materials that require safety permits due to the quantity.
Components of a DOT Physical
The DOT physical covers various health checks to assess a driver’s physical and mental capabilities:
- Vision Test: Drivers must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction and a horizontal visual field of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
- Hearing Test: Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of at least five feet with or without a hearing aid.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- Physical Examination: Involves the examination of multiple systems in the body including neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychiatric systems to ensure no impairment that could hinder driving ability.
Validity and Certification
Once a driver passes the DOT physical, they receive a DOT medical certificate which is typically valid for up to two years. However, if a condition is found that requires monitoring (such as hypertension), the medical certificate may be issued for a shorter period.
Preparing for a DOT Physical
Drivers should prepare for their DOT physical by:
- Gathering Health Information: Bring a list of current medications and information on any diagnosed conditions.
- Wearing Proper Attire: Wear loose clothing for the physical exam, and bring any necessary corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Staying Informed: Be aware of how certain medical conditions might affect the ability to pass the physical.
A DOT physical is a crucial step for the safety of both the commercial driver and other road users. By ensuring medical fitness, these exams help maintain high safety standards in the transportation industry.
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Local Area Info: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates is a village in Illinois, United States. The village is located primarily in Cook County, with a small section in Kane County. It is a suburb of Chicago. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,895, and as of 2017 the estimated population was 51,567.
The village now serves as the headquarters for the Sears Holdings Corporation and the Midwest headquarters for AT&T and the American headquarters for Mori Seiki. The village owns the Sears Centre, home of the Chicago Bliss of the Legends Football League, the Chicago Slaughter of the Indoor Football League, and the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.
In 1958, the Northwest Tollway opened, making the village more attractive to Chicago commuters. Beginning in 1961, the first land north of the tollway was annexed to the village of Hoffman Estates. Some 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) were annexed by 1962, including the areas that are now Winston Knolls, Westbury and the Paul Douglas Forest Preserve. The annexations more than doubled the incorporated land area.