DOT Physical Irwindale, CA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Irwindale, CA 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 Irwindale, CA 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.
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 0.2 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 0.4 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 1.1 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 1.7 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
725 S ORANGE AVE 2.5 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 3.4 miles
Covina, CA 91723
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 3.5 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 3.6 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
250 S GRAND AVE 4.0 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 5.2 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
56 E DUARTE RD 5.6 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 5.7 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
1350 W COVINA BLVD 5.8 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
17487 HURLEY ST 6.6 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 6.8 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 6.9 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
18335 VALLEY BLVD 7.3 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 7.5 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 7.7 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 7.8 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 7.9 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 7.9 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 8.2 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
1716 W HOLT AVE 9.5 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 9.6 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 9.7 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
940 E MAIN ST 10.4 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 10.6 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
502 S GAREY AVE 11.2 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 11.3 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 11.4 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 11.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 11.6 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 11.6 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 11.7 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
100 S RAYMOND AVE 12.1 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 12.4 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 12.5 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 12.6 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
566 E LAMBERT RD 12.9 miles
BREA, CA 92821
1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 13.6 miles
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 13.6 miles
BREA, CA 92821
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 13.9 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 14.1 miles
Chino, CA 91710
8891 CENTRAL AVE 14.1 miles
MONTCLAIR, CA 91763
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 14.2 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 14.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 14.3 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
3430 GARFIELD AVE 14.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 14.7 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 14.8 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 14.8 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 15.2 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
5475 WALNUT AVE 15.4 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
754 N MOUNTAIN AVE 15.4 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91762
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 15.8 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 15.8 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 15.9 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
1301 N ROSE DR 16.1 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 16.2 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 16.3 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 16.5 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 16.5 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
999 San Bernardino Rd 17.0 miles
Upland, CA 91786
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 17.0 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
15302 EL PRADO RD 17.0 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 17.2 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
1310 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 107 17.3 miles
UPLAND, CA 91786
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 17.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 17.4 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 17.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 17.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
124 N VIGNES ST 17.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 17.6 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
3851 S SOTO ST 17.6 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 17.6 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
8283 Grove Ave Ste 204, 17.6 miles
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
823 N BROADWAY 17.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 17.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 17.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
544 N GLENDALE AVE 17.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 18.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 18.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 18.0 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
8408 THOROUGHBRED ST 18.1 miles
ALTA LOMA, CA 91701
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 18.1 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 18.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
2171 S GROVE AVE STE A 18.3 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 18.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 18.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 18.4 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 18.4 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 18.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 18.6 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 18.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 18.6 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
6529 SEVILLE AVE 18.6 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
432 W BROADWAY 18.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 18.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 19.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 19.2 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 19.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 19.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
929 GEORGIA ST 19.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 19.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 19.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 19.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 19.8 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 19.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
9695 BASELINE RD 20.0 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
2920 Inland Empire Blvd Ste 108 20.0 miles
Ontario, CA 91764
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 20.0 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 20.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 20.2 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
3320 S HILL ST 20.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
3200 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD STE 100 20.4 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91764
1300 N VERMONT AVE 20.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
5862 AVALON BLVD 20.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
8805 HAVEN AVE STE 100 20.6 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 20.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 20.9 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
10801 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE 105 20.9 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
10841 WHITE OAK AVE 21.1 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
4045 E GUASTI RD STE 215 21.1 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
5205 Lakewood Blvd 21.2 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 21.2 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 21.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
3550 E PHILADELPHIA ST STE 150 21.3 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
9405 FAIRWAY VIEW PL 21.6 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
7777 MILLIKEN AVE STE A 21.6 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 21.7 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
1045 N TUSTIN ST 21.7 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 21.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
59 S MILLIKEN AVE STE 100 21.8 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
402 S MILLIKEN AVE STE E2 21.8 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
4325 E GUASTI RD 21.8 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
1101 S MILLIKEN AVE STE C 21.9 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 22.2 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 22.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
2231 S WESTERN AVE 22.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 22.6 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
9300 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 104 22.7 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
12600 BEACH BLVD 22.8 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
11152 S MAIN ST 22.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 22.8 miles
Orange, CA 92868
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 22.9 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 22.9 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 23.0 miles
Orange, CA 92868
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 23.2 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 23.2 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
1300 N LA BREA AVE 23.4 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
110 N LA BREA AVE 23.5 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 23.5 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
867 S TUSTIN ST 23.6 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 23.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 24.0 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 24.2 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
599 INLAND CTR STE 105 24.2 miles
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 24.3 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
15401 S MAIN ST 24.5 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
17542 17TH ST STE 330 24.8 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1690 W 6TH ST STE K 24.9 miles
CORONA, CA 92882
DOT Physical Irwindale, CA
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 Irwindale, CA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Irwindale, CA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Irwindale, CA 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 Irwindale, CA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Irwindale, CA 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 Irwindale, CA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Irwindale, CA 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 Irwindale, CA 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 Irwindale, CA 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 Irwindale, CA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Irwindale, CA 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 Irwindale, CA, (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 Irwindale, CA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Irwindale, CA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Irwindale, CA location or DOT Drug Test Irwindale, CA 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: Irwindale, California
With relatively few residents, Irwindale consists mostly of rock quarries, which are the major revenue source for the city. The Irwindale Event Center is also located in the city, as is the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area near the San Gabriel River, a plant of the Miller Brewing Company, and a plant of the Huy Fong Foods sriracha sauce company.
The city became the new permanent site for the annual Renaissance Pleasure Faire of Southern California in 2005, after it moved from its previous home at the Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore. Irwindale, a full-service city, has police and library services. There is a skate park, a teen center, a senior center, and a public gymnasium. The housing is centered near the southeast corner of Arrow Highway and Irwindale Avenue, with a small tract of housing in the southwest corner of the city near Cypress Avenue.
The present day area encompassing Irwindale was originally part of the Mexican land grants by Alta California Governor Juan Alvarado of Rancho La Puente, Rancho Azusa de Dalton, Rancho Azusa de Duarte, and Rancho San Francisquito. was first settled by the families of Gregorio Fraijo and Fecundo Ayon in the 1850s. Significant economic growth did not arrive until the advent of the automobile, which drove up demand for the area's rocks and sand for the paving of roads. The city was incorporated on August 6, 1957.