DOT Physical Morristown, NJ
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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.
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 1.2 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 1.3 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 1.8 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
891 TABOR RD 4.3 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 4.9 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 5.6 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
325 STATE ROUTE 10 5.7 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
276 E Main St, 5.8 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 6.0 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
400 STATE ROUTE 10 6.1 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 6.2 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
190 BALDWIN RD 6.4 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 7.3 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 7.4 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 7.6 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
200 US HIGHWAY 46 7.9 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
338 W MAIN ST 7.9 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
18 LYONS MALL 8.8 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 9.6 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 9.6 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
66 SUNSET STRIP 10.0 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
501 STATE ROUTE 10 10.3 miles
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 7852
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 10.9 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
150 FAIRFIELD RD 10.9 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 11.4 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
16 BROOKWOOD RD 11.4 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
200 US HIGHWAY 22 11.5 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 11.5 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
90 US HIGHWAY 22 11.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
406 MILLTOWN RD 11.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
456 PROSPECT AVE 11.8 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 12.0 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 12.0 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 12.1 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
60 1ST ST 12.2 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
189 Elm St, Lower Level 12.2 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 12.4 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 12.4 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
14 RALEIGH CT 12.5 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
2300 VAUXHALL RD 12.5 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
180 BOYDEN AVE 13.0 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 13.4 miles
Union, NJ 7083
65 LOVE LN 13.9 miles
NETCONG, NJ 7857
98 N MARYLAND AVE 13.9 miles
LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 7849
66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310 13.9 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
368 SPRING ST 14.0 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 14.0 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
49 Claremont Avenue, 14.3 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 14.4 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
100 COMMERCE PL 14.7 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
557 BROAD ST 15.0 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 15.1 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 15.4 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 15.4 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
500 UNION BLVD 15.4 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 15.5 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 15.5 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
500 WESTFIELD AVE 15.9 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 16.0 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
1355 BROAD ST 16.1 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 16.1 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 16.2 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 16.2 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
601 W UNION AVE 16.4 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
601 West Union Avenue, 16.4 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
72 HAMBURG TPKE 16.5 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 16.5 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 16.6 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
350 Grove St 16.7 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
375 MCCARTER HWY 16.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
On-site only 16.7 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 16.8 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 17.1 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
221 CHESTNUT ST 17.2 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
1100 Centennial Ave 17.2 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
759 HAMBURG TPKE 17.3 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 17.3 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
705 HAMBURG TPKE 17.3 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
141 MAIN ST 17.3 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
178 FLOYD ST 17.4 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
595 DIVISION ST 17.4 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 17.5 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
450 BERGEN ST 17.5 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
619 CHETWOOD ST 17.5 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 17.5 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 17.5 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 17.5 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
27 TOTE RD 17.5 miles
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ 7821
606 DOWD AVE 17.6 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
1080 STELTON RD 17.6 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 17.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 17.7 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 17.8 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
1200 GREEN ST 17.8 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
370 CAMPUS DR 17.9 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
653 WILLOW GROVE ST 17.9 miles
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
651 Willow Grove St 17.9 miles
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
69 FIRST AVE 17.9 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
102 James Street, Suite 201 17.9 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 18.1 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 18.1 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
65 JAMES ST 18.2 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
283 PIAGET AVE 18.3 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
137 Mountain Ave Ste 2, 18.3 miles
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
259 TALMADGE RD 18.4 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
16 ETHEL RD 18.5 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
1139 MAIN AVENUE 18.5 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 18.7 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
57 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100 18.9 miles
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
560 NEW YORK AVE 19.0 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 19.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 19.3 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 19.5 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 19.6 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
17 Sylvan St, 19.8 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
71 UNION AVE STE 103 19.8 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 19.8 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 19.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
19 YAWPO AVE 20.0 miles
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
636 EASTON AVE 20.2 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
177 Avenue A, 20.5 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 20.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
303 OMNI DR 20.6 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
15-01 BROADWAY 20.6 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
1114 GOFFLE RD 20.8 miles
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 20.8 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
125 Newton - Sparta Road, Suite 1 20.9 miles
Newton, NJ 7860
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 21.0 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
138 AVENUE C 21.0 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 21.0 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 21.0 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 21.1 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
30 SEAVIEW DR 21.1 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
22-11 STATE RT 208 21.1 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
880 AVENUE C 21.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
564 BROADWAY 21.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
401 GOFFLE RD 21.3 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 21.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
2960 Victory Boulevard 21.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
33 NEWTON SPARTA RD 21.4 miles
NEWTON, NJ 7860
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 21.5 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
209 LEFANTE WAY 21.6 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
854 W SIDE AVE 21.8 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
6 FELLEN PL 21.8 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
651 Willowbrook Road, 21.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 22.2 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
184 ESSEX ST 22.4 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 22.4 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 22.5 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 22.5 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
127 Union St, 22.6 miles
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
77 CANON DR 22.7 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 22.8 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
150 NORTH ST 22.8 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
15 ESSEX RD STE 5 22.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 23.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
358 ARDEN AVE 23.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
522 CENTRAL AVE 23.0 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
181 HIGH ST 23.0 miles
NEWTON, NJ 7860
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 23.0 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
81 Randall Ave, 23.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
261 Monmouth Street 23.1 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
385 Prospect Ave, 23.3 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 23.5 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
193 Route 17 South 23.7 miles
Paramus, NJ 7652
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 23.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 23.9 miles
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
95 HUDSON ST 24.0 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 24.0 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
1 ORCHARD ST 24.0 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
140 FRANKLIN TPKE 24.0 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
3733 Richmond Avenue, 24.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
159 FRANKLIN TPKE 24.1 miles
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
On-site only 24.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 24.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
31 NEW DORP LN 24.5 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 24.5 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
418 STATE ROUTE 18 24.8 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 24.9 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
3311 Hylan Blvd, 24.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
4855 Hylan Blvd, 25.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
1361 Hylan Blvd, 25.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
DOT Physical Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Morristown, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ location and DOT breath alcohol testing Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Morristown, 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 Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Morristown, NJ.
To schedule a DOT Physical Morristown, NJ location or DOT Drug Test Morristown, 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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