DOT Physical Lake Los Angeles, CA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, 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.
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 0.3 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 2.5 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
1294 W 6th St Ste 206, 3.1 miles
San Pedro, CA 90731
1360 W 6TH ST STE 190 3.1 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
1300 W 7TH ST 3.2 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
3330 LOMITA BLVD 3.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 3.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 3.8 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 3.9 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 4.6 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 4.7 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 5.0 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
1149 W 190TH ST 5.2 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 5.3 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 5.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
100 Oceangate, P245 5.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 5.5 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
482 W WILLOW ST 5.6 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1250 PACIFIC AVE 5.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
2776 PACIFIC AVE 5.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 6.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 6.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
16630 S BROADWAY ST 6.8 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 6.8 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 7.0 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 7.2 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 7.4 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
15401 S MAIN ST 7.6 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 7.6 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 8.2 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 8.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1720 TERMINO AVE 8.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 9.4 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 9.9 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
5205 Lakewood Blvd 9.9 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 10.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 10.3 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 10.3 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 10.4 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
11152 S MAIN ST 10.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 10.6 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 11.3 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
920 N NASH ST 11.5 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 11.5 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
1700 E WALNUT AVE 11.7 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 12.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 12.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 13.0 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 13.0 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 13.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 13.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 13.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 14.1 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
6529 SEVILLE AVE 14.2 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
5862 AVALON BLVD 14.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 15.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 15.2 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 15.6 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 15.7 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 15.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 16.2 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
3851 S SOTO ST 16.3 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 16.3 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
3320 S HILL ST 16.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
3430 GARFIELD AVE 16.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 16.5 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 16.5 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 16.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 16.6 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 16.6 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 16.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 16.7 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 16.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 16.7 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 16.9 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 17.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
2231 S WESTERN AVE 17.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
12600 BEACH BLVD 17.2 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 17.4 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 17.5 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 17.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 18.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 18.1 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 18.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
929 GEORGIA ST 18.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
18800 Main St Ste 111, 18.3 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 18.4 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 18.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 18.5 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 18.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
18561 BEACH BLVD 18.5 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
18811 FLORIDA ST 18.6 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
124 N VIGNES ST 18.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 18.7 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 18.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 18.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 18.9 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 19.0 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 19.0 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 19.1 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
8970 WARNER AVE 19.1 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 19.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 19.2 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 19.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
11560 W PICO BLVD 19.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 19.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 19.5 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
8512 Whitworth Dr 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 19.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
823 N BROADWAY 19.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 20.0 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 20.1 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
9122 ADAMS AVE 20.1 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 20.1 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 20.1 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 20.1 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 20.1 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
9920 TALBERT AVE 20.2 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
1250 16TH ST 20.2 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
110 N LA BREA AVE 20.3 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 20.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 20.6 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 20.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 20.9 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 21.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 21.2 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 21.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 21.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 21.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
1300 N VERMONT AVE 21.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
1300 N LA BREA AVE 21.7 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 22.1 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 22.1 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 22.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 22.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 22.3 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 22.4 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
3100 W WARNER AVE 22.5 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 22.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
100 S RAYMOND AVE 22.8 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 22.9 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 23.2 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
1419 SUPERIOR AVE STE 1 23.3 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
320 SUPERIOR AVE. STE 150 23.4 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 23.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 23.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
301 VICTORIA ST 23.7 miles
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 23.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 23.8 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 23.8 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
940 E MAIN ST 24.1 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 24.2 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 24.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 24.5 miles
Orange, CA 92868
1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 24.5 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 24.5 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 24.6 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 24.6 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 24.6 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 24.6 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 24.7 miles
Orange, CA 92868
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 24.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 24.7 miles
BREA, CA 92821
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 24.8 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
DOT Physical Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, CA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Lake Los Angeles, CA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, CA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, CA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, CA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles, CA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Lake Los Angeles, CA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Lake Los Angeles, CA location or DOT Drug Test Lake Los Angeles, 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: Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Silver Lake is a residential and commercial neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California, United States. Originally named Ivanhoe in the 1900s by a resident from Scotland, it was built around what was then a city reservoir which gives the district its name. The "Silver" in Silver Lake is not because of the water's color, but named for a local politician who helped create the reservoir. The area is known for its restaurants and hipster hangouts, and many notable people have made their homes there. The neighborhood has several public and private schools.
Silver Lake is flanked on the northeast by Atwater Village and Elysian Valley, on the southeast by Echo Park, on the southwest by Westlake, on the west by East Hollywood and on the northwest by Los Feliz.
Street and other boundaries are: the Los Angeles River between Glendale Boulevard and Fletcher Drive and Riverside Drive on the northeast, the Glendale Freeway on the east, Effie Street, Coronado Street, Berkeley Avenue and Fletcher Drive on the southeast, the Hollywood Freeway on the south, Virgil Avenue on the west and Fountain Avenue and Hyperion Avenue on the northwest. The prime real estate around the lake is known by realtors as the "Moreno Highlands."