DOT Physical Lincolnwood, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, 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.
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 1.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 1.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
2300 W PETERSON AVE 2.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 3.0 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 3.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 3.3 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
4211 N CICERO AVE 3.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 3.5 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 3.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
6140 N BROADWAY ST 3.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
6449 DEMPSTER ST 3.9 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 4.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
7742 W HIGGINS RD 4.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
1 KRAFT CT 5.2 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 5.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
7107 W BELMONT AVE 6.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 6.0 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 6.1 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 6.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 6.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 6.5 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
2868 N BROADWAY ST 6.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 6.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
8630 W GOLF RD 6.9 miles
NILES, IL 60714
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 6.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 7.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
1520 N DAMEN AVE 7.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 7.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 7.5 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 7.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 7.9 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 8.0 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
537 N HARVEY AVE 8.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 8.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
4200 MANNHEIM RD 8.7 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
100 N RIVER RD 8.8 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 8.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 8.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 8.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 8.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
413 S HARVEY AVE 8.9 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
219 W CHICAGO AVE 8.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 9.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1230 W LAKE ST 9.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
10137 GRAND AVE 9.2 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 9.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 9.5 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 9.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
614 W MONROE ST 9.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 9.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Fitness Department, 9.7 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
600 W ADAMS ST 9.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 9.9 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 9.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 9.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 10.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 10.2 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
811 S STATE ST STE B 10.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
5601 W CERMAK RD 10.8 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
1060 S ELMHURST RD 11.2 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 11.3 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1240 IL ROUTE 83 11.3 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
1214 Brownwood Ste B 11.4 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2361 Reliable Parkway 11.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 11.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2380 S ELMHURST RD 11.5 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
7222 W CERMAK RD 11.5 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
2615 HARRISON ST 11.6 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
605 ACADEMY DR 11.7 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
1830 JARVIS AVE 11.9 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 12.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
2600 S Michigan Ave 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
306 ERA DR 12.3 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
565 N YORK ST 12.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
321 W LAKE ST STE C 12.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2929 S ELLIS AVE 12.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 13.2 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
544A W DUNDEE RD 13.4 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 13.7 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 13.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 14.0 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
2450 WOLF RD STE I 14.2 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
800 W CENTRAL RD 14.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 14.3 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 14.3 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
303 W LAKE ST 14.5 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 14.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
125 N LA GRANGE RD 14.6 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
4940 S CICERO AVE 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
650 W 51ST ST 14.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 14.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 15.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 15.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
639 W NORTH AVE 15.4 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1450 Busch Pkwy, 15.4 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
15 S MCHENRY RD 15.7 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
1339 W LAKE ST 15.8 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
5015 W 65TH ST 15.9 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 16.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
6500 W 65TH ST 16.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 16.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 16.3 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 16.5 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
1545 HICKS RD 16.8 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 17.0 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 17.1 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
9532 EAGLE WAY 17.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 17.2 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
6170 JOLIET RD 17.3 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 17.5 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 17.5 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 17.5 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 17.6 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 17.7 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
4949 EUCLID AVE 17.7 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
770 E Dundee Rd 17.7 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 17.8 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 17.8 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
519 S ROSELLE RD 18.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
701 WINTHROP AVE 18.0 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 18.1 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 18.3 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
337 W. Northwest Highway, 18.4 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
1974 E 73RD ST 18.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
113 W LAKE ST 18.5 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
371 West Northwest Highway 18.5 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
361 W GOLF RD 18.7 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
8755 S HARLEM AVE 19.1 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 19.3 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 19.6 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 19.6 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 19.7 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
5660 W 95TH ST 19.7 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 19.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
6 E PHILLIP RD 20.3 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 20.4 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 20.6 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
ONSITE ONLY 20.8 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 20.8 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
1113 Fairview Ave, 21.0 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 21.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1734 W 105TH ST 21.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
2334A W HIGGINS RD 21.2 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
18W125 RODGERS CT 21.3 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 21.3 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 21.3 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
7421 S CASS AVE 21.4 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 21.5 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
1555 BARRINGTON RD 21.5 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 21.5 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
900 E 103RD ST 21.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
904B S Milwaukee Ave 22.3 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
350 Surryse Rd, 22.4 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 23.0 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 23.1 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
117 S COOK ST STE 306 23.2 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
7530 WOODWARD AVE 23.4 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 23.5 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
12255 S 80TH AVE 23.6 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
12647 S JUSTINE ST 23.8 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
4800 W 129TH ST 24.1 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
2310 York St Ste 4A 24.1 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
12942 S CARPENTER ST 24.2 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
4742 CAL SAG RD 24.3 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
DOT Physical Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Lincolnwood, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Lincolnwood, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical Lincolnwood, IL location or DOT Drug Test Lincolnwood, 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: Lincolnwood, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,359 people, 4,482 households, and 3,446 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,599.7 people per square mile (1,773.9/km²). There were 4,593 housing units at an average density of 1,709.4 per square mile (659.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village in 2010 was 69.3% White, 1.1% African American, 29.1% Asian, 1.23% from other races, and 0.2% identified as Other. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7% of the population.
There were 4,482 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75, and the average family size was 3.22.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.