DOT Physical Mount Prospect, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, 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.
1214 Brownwood Ste B 0.1 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
2380 S ELMHURST RD 0.6 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
1060 S ELMHURST RD 1.4 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 2.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
100 N RIVER RD 2.7 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 2.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
800 W CENTRAL RD 2.9 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 3.0 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 3.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1830 JARVIS AVE 3.9 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 3.9 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 4.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 4.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
8630 W GOLF RD 4.8 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 5.0 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 5.0 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 5.0 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
544A W DUNDEE RD 5.1 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
1545 HICKS RD 5.3 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 5.7 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 5.8 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 6.2 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
15 S MCHENRY RD 6.2 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 6.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
4949 EUCLID AVE 6.3 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 6.3 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 6.4 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 6.4 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
306 ERA DR 6.6 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
770 E Dundee Rd 6.7 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
605 ACADEMY DR 6.8 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
337 W. Northwest Highway, 7.0 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
371 West Northwest Highway 7.1 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
1 KRAFT CT 7.1 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
1240 IL ROUTE 83 7.4 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
1450 Busch Pkwy, 7.4 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 7.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 7.8 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
6449 DEMPSTER ST 7.9 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
361 W GOLF RD 7.9 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
519 S ROSELLE RD 8.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
4200 MANNHEIM RD 8.2 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 8.2 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
7742 W HIGGINS RD 8.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 8.5 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 8.6 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
1339 W LAKE ST 9.4 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
303 W LAKE ST 9.5 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
10137 GRAND AVE 9.9 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 9.9 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
2334A W HIGGINS RD 10.2 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
321 W LAKE ST STE C 10.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
565 N YORK ST 10.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 10.5 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
1555 BARRINGTON RD 10.7 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
113 W LAKE ST 10.7 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 10.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 11.0 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 11.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 11.1 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 11.2 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 11.2 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 11.2 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
7107 W BELMONT AVE 11.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
350 Surryse Rd, 11.6 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
639 W NORTH AVE 11.6 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 11.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
117 S COOK ST STE 306 11.8 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 11.8 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 12.0 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 12.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
6 E PHILLIP RD 12.0 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
Fitness Department, 12.2 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
701 WINTHROP AVE 12.2 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 12.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 12.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 12.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 12.6 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 12.9 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 12.9 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 12.9 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 13.0 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 13.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 13.2 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 13.3 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
2300 W PETERSON AVE 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
2615 HARRISON ST 14.0 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 14.0 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 14.2 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
537 N HARVEY AVE 14.3 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
3333 BEVERLY RD 14.7 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 14.7 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
904B S Milwaukee Ave 14.9 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
6140 N BROADWAY ST 15.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
413 S HARVEY AVE 15.1 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 15.2 miles
Barrington, IL 60010
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 15.3 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 15.4 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
2450 WOLF RD STE I 15.5 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 15.9 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
7222 W CERMAK RD 16.2 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 16.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 16.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 16.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
1520 N DAMEN AVE 17.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 17.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
125 N LA GRANGE RD 17.3 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
5601 W CERMAK RD 17.3 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
1217 S RAND RD 17.4 miles
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047
2868 N BROADWAY ST 17.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 17.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 18.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 18.3 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 18.3 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 18.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 18.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 18.8 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
1230 W LAKE ST 19.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 19.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 19.3 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
219 W CHICAGO AVE 19.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
614 W MONROE ST 19.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
600 W ADAMS ST 19.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 20.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH 20.1 miles
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110 20.1 miles
GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 20.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
35 TOWER CT STE E 20.2 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 20.3 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
6170 JOLIET RD 20.3 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 20.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
15 Tower Court S-170, 20.3 miles
Gurnee, IL 60031
1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101 20.3 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 20.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 20.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 20.4 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 20.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
1113 Fairview Ave, 20.5 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 20.5 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 20.6 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 20.6 miles
ELGIN, IL 60124
9532 EAGLE WAY 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
811 S STATE ST STE B 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
525 TYLER RD STE J 20.9 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 20.9 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
2361 Reliable Parkway 21.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 21.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 21.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 21.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 21.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
724 N. Green Bay Road 21.2 miles
Waukegan, IL 60085
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 21.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
18W125 RODGERS CT 21.4 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 21.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
4940 S CICERO AVE 21.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
6500 W 65TH ST 21.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
7421 S CASS AVE 21.8 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 21.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
2600 S Michigan Ave 22.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 22.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
309 WALNUT ST 22.2 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 22.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 22.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
5911 NORTHWEST HWY STE 108 22.2 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
5911 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,STE 108 22.3 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
260 E Congress Pkwy Ste E, 22.3 miles
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
ONSITE ONLY 22.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
7530 WOODWARD AVE 22.4 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
5015 W 65TH ST 22.4 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 22.4 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
2929 S ELLIS AVE 22.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
360 STATION DR 3RD FL 23.0 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
1188 E STATE ST STE D 23.1 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 23.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 23.4 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
801 S WASHINGTON ST 23.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1971 Gowdy Road 23.5 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
1190 S NAPER BLVD 23.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 23.6 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
650 W 51ST ST 23.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 23.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
3310 W Main St, 23.8 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 23.8 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 24.2 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
8755 S HARLEM AVE 24.2 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 24.2 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
3922 Mercy Dr 24.5 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
4119 Shamrock Ln, 24.5 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 24.5 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
1854 E Grand Ave, 24.6 miles
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
4805 PRIME PKWY 24.7 miles
MCHENRY, IL 60050
2853 KIRK RD 24.8 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE B300 24.9 miles
MCHENRY, IL 60050
633 Ridgeview Dr 24.9 miles
McHenry, IL 60050
1050 RED OAK LN CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES 25.0 miles
LINDENHURST, IL 60046
DOT Physical Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Mount Prospect, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Mount Prospect, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical Mount Prospect, IL location or DOT Drug Test Mount Prospect, 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: Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect is a village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, and approximately 4 miles north of O'Hare International Airport. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 54,167.
According to the 2010 census, Mount Prospect has a total area of 10.374 square miles (26.87 km2), of which 10.34 square miles (26.78 km2) (or 99.67%) is land and 0.034 square miles (0.09 km2) (or 0.33%) is water. At 665 ft (203 m) above sea level, Mount Prospect is 35 ft (11 m) lower than neighboring Arlington Heights 700 ft (213 m).[better source needed]
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Mount Prospect lies within the Humid continental climate zone (or Dfa) in the warm summer type. The village experiences warm to hot and humid summers and frigid, snowy winters. The village lies within U.S.D.A Hardiness zone 5b, along the fringe of zone 6a.