DOT Physical Matawan, NJ
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Matawan, NJ 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 Matawan, NJ 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.
704 N Beers St, 1.9 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 2.8 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 3.1 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 4.6 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 6.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
2 KINGS HWY 6.8 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 7.4 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 7.7 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
4855 Hylan Blvd, 8.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
418 STATE ROUTE 18 9.1 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 9.3 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
240 Maple Ave, 9.7 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 10.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
358 ARDEN AVE 10.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
3733 Richmond Avenue, 10.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 10.1 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
620 CRANBURY RD 10.1 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 10.1 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
160 WHITE RD STE 1 10.4 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 10.6 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 10.7 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 11.4 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
3311 Hylan Blvd, 11.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
65 JAMES ST 11.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 11.9 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 11.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
102 James Street, Suite 201 12.1 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
1200 GREEN ST 12.2 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
77 CANON DR 12.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
10 COSTCO DR 12.2 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 12.2 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
158 WYCKOFF RD 12.3 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 12.3 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 12.5 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 12.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
259 TALMADGE RD 12.6 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
16 ETHEL RD 12.7 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 12.7 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 12.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
31 NEW DORP LN 12.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 12.8 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
31 TURNBERRY DR 12.9 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 13.0 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 13.2 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 13.2 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
2-12 CORBETT WAY 13.3 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 13.3 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 14.0 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
2960 Victory Boulevard 14.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
802 W PARK AVE STE 221 14.1 miles
OCEAN, NJ 7712
1080 STELTON RD 14.1 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 14.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 14.2 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 14.2 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
1910 STATE ROUTE 35 14.2 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A 14.3 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
651 Willowbrook Road, 14.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
636 EASTON AVE 14.4 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
1361 Hylan Blvd, 14.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 15.0 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 15.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
43 MAIN ST 15.1 miles
FARMINGDALE, NJ 7727
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 15.2 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
300 2ND AVE 15.2 miles
LONG BRANCH, NJ 7740
On-site only 15.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
1100 Centennial Ave 15.6 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 15.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
240 MONMOUTH RD 15.6 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 15.6 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
100 COMMERCE PL 15.7 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
3520 STATE ROUTE 33 15.9 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 16.1 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 16.1 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 16.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
619 CHETWOOD ST 16.5 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
2441 STATE ROUTE 33 16.8 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
81 Randall Ave, 16.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 16.9 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
1809 Corlies Ave, Floor 2 17.3 miles
Neptune, NJ 7753
138 AVENUE C 17.4 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 17.5 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
177 Avenue A, 17.6 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
500 WESTFIELD AVE 17.7 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 17.9 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
189 Elm St, Lower Level 17.9 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
595 DIVISION ST 18.1 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
400 Candlewood Commons, Bldg 4 18.2 miles
Howell, NJ 7731
606 DOWD AVE 18.2 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
141 MAIN ST 18.3 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
7601 4th Avenue, 18.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
564 BROADWAY 18.7 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 18.7 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
368 SPRING ST 18.7 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 18.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
370 CAMPUS DR 18.9 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
209 LEFANTE WAY 18.9 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 19.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
47 KENT RD 19.1 miles
HOWELL, NJ 7731
6413 BAY PARKWAY 19.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
880 AVENUE C 19.5 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
200 US HIGHWAY 22 19.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
90 US HIGHWAY 22 19.7 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 19.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
601 W UNION AVE 19.7 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 19.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 19.8 miles
Union, NJ 7083
1272 51st Street, 19.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 19.9 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 20.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
406 MILLTOWN RD 20.0 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 20.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 20.1 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
2422 KNAPP ST 20.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
4420 13TH AVE 20.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
601 West Union Avenue, 20.2 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 20.3 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 20.3 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
2300 VAUXHALL RD 20.6 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
2130 STATE HIGHWAY 35 20.6 miles
SEA GIRT, NJ 8750
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 20.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
1707 ATLANTIC AVE STE 1 20.8 miles
MANASQUAN, NJ 8736
539 Route 9 North 21.2 miles
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 8734
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 21.6 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
400 E 26TH ST 21.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
375 MCCARTER HWY 21.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 21.8 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
180 BOYDEN AVE 21.8 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
348 13th Street, Suite 102 21.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 21.9 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
221 CHESTNUT ST 21.9 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 21.9 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 22.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
418-420 5TH AVE 22.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
2035 RALPH AVE A10 22.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 22.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
264 1ST ST 22.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
303 OMNI DR 22.5 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 22.7 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 22.8 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
120 Atlantic Avenue, 22.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
350 Grove St 22.9 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
500 River Avenue Suite 100 23.1 miles
Lakewood, NJ 8701
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 23.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
60 1ST ST 23.2 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
1970 SWARTHMORE AVE 23.2 miles
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 23.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
50 COURT ST STE 1002 23.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
261 Monmouth Street 23.3 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
146 Pierrepont Street, 23.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 23.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
450 BERGEN ST 23.4 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 23.4 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
1 METROTECH CTR 23.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
65 BROADWAY STE 903 23.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
1608 Route 88, Suite 114 23.5 miles
Brick, NJ 8724
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 23.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
854 W SIDE AVE 23.5 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
1610 ROUTE 88 STE 101 23.6 miles
BRICK, NJ 8724
1248 Fulton Street 23.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
150 AIRPORT RD STE 100 23.8 miles
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 24.0 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
619 Throop Avenue 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 24.1 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
69 FIRST AVE 24.2 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 24.3 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
1101 RICHMOND AVE STE 102 24.3 miles
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 8742
781 BRICK BLVD 24.4 miles
BRICK, NJ 8723
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 24.4 miles
New York, NY 10013
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 24.5 miles
New York, NY 10013
408 Rockaway Avenue, 24.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11212
265 CHERRY ST 146 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
144 LEWIS AVE 24.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 24.8 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
95 HUDSON ST 24.9 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
1 WASHINGTON BLVD STE A 25.0 miles
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ 8691
DOT Physical Matawan, NJ
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 Matawan, NJ
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Matawan, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Matawan, NJ 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 Matawan, NJ location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Matawan, NJ 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 Matawan, NJ location and DOT breath alcohol testing Matawan, NJ 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 Matawan, NJ 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 Matawan, NJ 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 Matawan, NJ locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Matawan, NJ 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 Matawan, NJ, (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 Matawan, NJ and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Matawan, NJ.
To schedule a DOT Physical Matawan, NJ location or DOT Drug Test Matawan, NJ 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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