DOT Physical Jersey Village, TX
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, 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.
17410 NORTHWEST FWY 0.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77040
9138 WEST RD 1.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77064
14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800 2.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77040
14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800 2.3 miles
Houston, TX 77040
11301 fallbrook # 126 2.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
10680 Jones Road, Suite 200 2.8 miles
Houston, TX 77065
10655 STEEPLETOP DR 3.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
10906 FM 1960 West 3.1 miles
Houston, TX 77070
13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500 3.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E 3.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77095
9006 Weyburn Grove Dr 5.1 miles
Houston, TX 77088
13215 DOTSON RD #120 5.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507 5.5 miles
Houston, TX 77070
16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106 5.6 miles
Houston, TX 77084
6930 FM 1960 RD W 6.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77069
1511 UPLAND DR STE 100 6.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77043
17738 SUNSET RIVER LN 6.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77084
11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 7.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
10961 NORTHWEST FWY 7.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD 7.1 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77433
11621A KATY FWY 7.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
11211 KATY FWY 7.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500 7.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
12345 KATY FWY 7.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6 7.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77069
855 FROSTWOOD 7.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77024
15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR 8.2 miles
SPRING, TX 77379
14045 MEMORIAL DR 8.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
22475 TOMBALL PKWY 8.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100 8.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD 8.8 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77429
3648 FM 1960 RD W 9.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77068
9180 KATY FWY STE 200 9.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113 9.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231 9.6 miles
SPRING, TX 77379
1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 9.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 9.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 9.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77018
9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 9.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR 9.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77067
1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 9.8 miles
Houston, TX 77008
11120 NORTH FWY STE E 9.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77037
2207 LAZYBROOK DR 9.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
7007 NORTH FWY STE 235 10.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77076
2150 W 18TH ST 10.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
2161 FM 1960 RD W 10.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
401 GREENS RD 10.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205 10.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120 10.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560 10.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
25801 HIGHWAY 290 10.7 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77429
5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9 10.7 miles
Spring, TX 77379
2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 10.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 10.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
14755 North Freeway Ste 400 10.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
19728 SAUMS RD STE 179 10.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77084
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR 10.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77082
16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115 11.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
19450 KATY FWY 11.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77094
15621 Blue Ash Dr STE 170 11.1 miles
Houston, TX 77090
12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124, 11.2 miles
Houston, TX 77082
1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 11.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
3001 Fondren Rd STE G 11.2 miles
Houston, TX 77063
654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189 11.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115 11.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77042
635 W 19TH ST STE 203 11.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A 11.4 miles
KATY, TX 77449
2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 11.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
17030 Nanes Dr Ste 108 11.4 miles
Houston, TX 77090
427 W 20TH ST STE 504 11.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
16903 RED OAK DR STE 130 11.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
17070 RED OAK DR STE 107 11.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 11.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 11.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
235 W 20TH ST 11.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
710 FM 1960 RD W 11.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
952 S Fry Rd, 12.2 miles
Katy, TX 77450
5151 KATY FWY 12.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
5151 KATY FWY STE 170 12.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 12.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
102 West 11th St 12.4 miles
Houston, TX 77008
6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 12.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 12.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 12.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 12.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
21238 KINGSLAND BLVD 12.9 miles
KATY, TX 77450
110 Cypress Station Suite 152 12.9 miles
Houston, TX 77090
1920 RANKIN RD STE 130 13.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77073
6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 13.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
2104 FM 2920 RD 13.1 miles
SPRING, TX 77388
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 13.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
107 YALE ST STE 200 13.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
21660 KINGSLAND BLVD 13.2 miles
KATY, TX 77450
21929 KATY FWY 13.2 miles
KATY, TX 77450
21700 KINGSLAND BLVD 13.2 miles
KATY, TX 77450
3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 13.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
1917 W GRAY ST 13.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77019
5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205 13.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
13406 Medical Complex Dr Ste 1, 13.8 miles
Tomball, TX 77375
5568 WESLAYAN ST 14.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77005
2010 FM 1960 Rd E 14.0 miles
Houston, TX 77073
506 Graham Suite 260 14.1 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77375
8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4, 14.1 miles
Houston, TX 77074
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525 14.1 miles
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
28465 STATE HIGHWAY 249 14.2 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77375
8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111 14.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180 14.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
14080 FM 2920 RD STE A 14.5 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77377
23900 KATY FWY 14.9 miles
KATY, TX 77494
9543 BISSONNET ST 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
4936 BEECHNUT ST 15.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77096
7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 15.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77071
1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 15.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 15.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77010
8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100 15.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77072
9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300 15.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77099
6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200 15.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77041
8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E 15.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR 15.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77032
1200 Binz St, Ste 115 15.8 miles
Houston, TX 77004
3300 CRAWFORD ST 15.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 15.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
6411 FANNIN ST 16.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
2004 LEELAND ST 16.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77003
6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 16.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
10807 Shawnbrook Dr 16.0 miles
Houston, TX 77071
7515 Main Street, Suite 190 16.3 miles
Houston, TX 77054
9723 HOMESTEAD RD 16.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77016
5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 16.4 miles
Houston, TX 77004
7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 16.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 16.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 16.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9563 MAIN ST 16.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77025
25765 KATY FWY 16.9 miles
KATY, TX 77494
13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY 17.0 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 17.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
6501 S FRY RD STE 1000 17.2 miles
KATY, TX 77494
19073 INTERSTATE 45 S 17.4 miles
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
1111 GILLINGHAM LN 17.5 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
9321 KIRBY DR 17.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403 17.8 miles
STAFFORD, TX 77477
322 SPRING HILL DR STE A400 17.8 miles
SPRING, TX 77386
10521 CORPORATE DR 17.8 miles
STAFFORD, TX 77477
12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235 17.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77045
7117 Lyons Ave 18.0 miles
Houston, TX 77020
1250 7TH ST 18.1 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
1201 LAKEVIEW DR 18.4 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
1104 Rayford Rd Ste 500 18.5 miles
Spring, TX 77386
19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230 18.5 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, 18.6 miles
Humble, TX 77338
7101 W GRAND PKWY S 18.6 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77407
5510-A W GRAND PKWY S 18.6 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77406
1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100 18.8 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
10705 SPRING GREEN BLVD STE 600 18.9 miles
KATY, TX 77494
18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216 18.9 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204 18.9 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
14023 SOUTHWEST FWY 19.1 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
18951 N MEMORIAL DR 19.1 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
25410 INTERSTATE 45 STE 150 19.3 miles
SPRING, TX 77386
4615 I 45 STE 206 19.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
15259 Southwest Freeway, 19.8 miles
Sugar Land, TX 77478
1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102 19.8 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
34624 STATE HIGHWAY 249 20.1 miles
PINEHURST, TX 77362
3151 HIGHWAY 6 20.6 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2 20.6 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
1011 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 150 20.7 miles
SPRING, TX 77380
2428 TEXAS PKWY 20.7 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489
9250 PINECROFT DR 20.8 miles
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
8850 Six Pines Drive, Suite 230 20.8 miles
The Woodlands, TX 77380
16545 Southwest Frwy #225 20.9 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY 21.1 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
900 BROADWAY ST 21.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77012
3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101 21.3 miles
SUGARLAND, TX 77479
10909 EAST FWY 21.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
6969 GULF FWY STE 370 21.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77087
123 VISION PARK BLVD 21.6 miles
SHENANDOAH, TX 77384
1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 21.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 21.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 21.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
3520 BROADWAY ST 22.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
1120 KINGWOOD DR STE 100 22.5 miles
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
250 Ed English Lane Bldg 1-B 22.6 miles
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200 22.7 miles
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
6840 HIGHWAY 6 22.9 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
5003 Woodland Meadows Ln 22.9 miles
Humble, TX 77346
1450 KINGWOOD DR 23.0 miles
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
1331 Northpark Drive 23.5 miles
Kingwood, TX 77339
8505 GULF FWY STE F 23.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
13259 EAST FWY 23.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 23.9 miles
Houston, TX 77015
1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 23.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
13125 EAST FWY 23.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
13601 Woodforest Blvd 24.2 miles
Houston, TX 77015
13469 EAST FWY 24.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
24420 FM 1314 RD Suite 101 24.6 miles
PORTER, TX 77365
1705 JACKSON ST 24.7 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77469
1601 Main St Ste 208, 24.8 miles
Richmond, TX 77469
1601 MAIN ST STE 405 24.8 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77469
DOT Physical Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, TX
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Jersey Village, TX
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, TX location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, TX location and DOT breath alcohol testing Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, TX locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, 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 Jersey Village, TX and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Jersey Village, TX.
To schedule a DOT Physical Jersey Village, TX location or DOT Drug Test Jersey Village, TX location, Call (800)221-4291
Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800)221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of DOT Physical Examinations
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a health assessment mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination ensures that each driver is capable and healthy enough to safely perform the demanding duties associated with operating a commercial vehicle. The primary goal is to enhance road safety by preventing accidents caused by physical health issues.
Who Needs a DOT Physical?
- Commercial Drivers: All commercial drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds must undergo this physical examination.
- Interstate Bus Drivers: Drivers who operate vehicles that carry more than 15 passengers, including the driver, interstate.
- Hazardous Material Transporters: Those who transport hazardous materials that require safety permits due to the quantity.
Components of a DOT Physical
The DOT physical covers various health checks to assess a driver’s physical and mental capabilities:
- Vision Test: Drivers must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction and a horizontal visual field of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
- Hearing Test: Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of at least five feet with or without a hearing aid.
- Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
- Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
- Physical Examination: Involves the examination of multiple systems in the body including neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and psychiatric systems to ensure no impairment that could hinder driving ability.
Validity and Certification
Once a driver passes the DOT physical, they receive a DOT medical certificate which is typically valid for up to two years. However, if a condition is found that requires monitoring (such as hypertension), the medical certificate may be issued for a shorter period.
Preparing for a DOT Physical
Drivers should prepare for their DOT physical by:
- Gathering Health Information: Bring a list of current medications and information on any diagnosed conditions.
- Wearing Proper Attire: Wear loose clothing for the physical exam, and bring any necessary corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Staying Informed: Be aware of how certain medical conditions might affect the ability to pass the physical.
A DOT physical is a crucial step for the safety of both the commercial driver and other road users. By ensuring medical fitness, these exams help maintain high safety standards in the transportation industry.
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