New Castle, NY Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 42.3 years

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

DOT Physical New Castle, NY

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in New Castle, NY 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 New Castle, NY 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.

495 E MAIN ST 2.3 miles

495 E MAIN ST
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 2.6 miles

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Categories: Mt. Kisco NY

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 2.7 miles

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

174 Marble Ave, Ste 1 4.4 miles

174 Marble Ave, Ste 1
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Categories: Pleasantville NY

321 KEAR ST 5.7 miles

321 KEAR ST
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
Categories: YORKTOWN HEIGHTS NY

100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL 7.2 miles

100 WOODS RD STE CG12 CEDARWOOD HALL
VALHALLA, NY 10595
Categories: VALHALLA NY

160 N CENTRAL AVE 9.4 miles

160 N CENTRAL AVE
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
Categories: ELMSFORD NY

1980 CROMPOND RD 9.5 miles

1980 CROMPOND RD
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567
Categories: CORTLANDT MANOR NY

660 White Plains Rd Ste 630 9.5 miles

660 White Plains Rd Ste 630
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Categories: Tarrytown NY

200 South Broadway, Suite 102 9.6 miles

200 South Broadway, Suite 102
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Categories: Tarrytown NY

155 WHITE PLAINS RD 9.6 miles

155 WHITE PLAINS RD
TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
Categories: TARRYTOWN NY

2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15 9.8 miles

2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15
Peekskill, NY 10566
Categories: Peekskill NY

311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE 10.1 miles

311 NORTH MIDLAND AVE
NYACK, NY 10960
Categories: NYACK NY

297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 10.2 miles

297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
Categories: WHITE PLAINS NY

34 N ROUTE 9W 10.4 miles

34 N ROUTE 9W
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
Categories: WEST HAVERSTRAW NY

22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000 10.5 miles

22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000
POUND RIDGE, NY 10576
Categories: POUND RIDGE NY

280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 10.7 miles

280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center
White Plains, NY 10607
Categories: White Plains NY

15 N BROADWAY STE D 10.7 miles

15 N BROADWAY STE D
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
Categories: WHITE PLAINS NY

359 N Central Ave 11.2 miles

359 N Central Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Categories: Hartsdale NY

280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 11.3 miles

280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
Categories: HARTSDALE NY

151 N Main St, Unit 307 11.7 miles

151 N Main St, Unit 307
New City, NY 10956
Categories: New City NY

259 N MIDDLETOWN RD 13.6 miles

259 N MIDDLETOWN RD
NANUET, NY 10954
Categories: NANUET NY

6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 13.7 miles

6 Rye Ridge Plaza,
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Categories: Rye Brook NY

7 FAWN RUN 13.7 miles

7 FAWN RUN
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579
Categories: PUTNAM VALLEY NY

978 Route 45, Ste 202 13.7 miles

978 Route 45, Ste 202
Pomona, NY 10970
Categories: Pomona NY

99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200 14.0 miles

99 DUTCH HILL RD STE 1200
ORANGEBURG, NY 10962
Categories: ORANGEBURG NY

3000 SUMMER ST 14.1 miles

3000 SUMMER ST
STAMFORD, CT 6905
Categories: STAMFORD CT

104 E ROUTE 59 14.1 miles

104 E ROUTE 59
NANUET, NY 10954
Categories: NANUET NY

420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307 14.4 miles

420 Nanuet Mall S, Unit 307
Nanuet, NY 10954
Categories: Nanuet NY

15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 14.7 miles

15 COMMERCE RD FL 3
STAMFORD, CT 6902
Categories: STAMFORD CT

1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 14.8 miles

1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6
POMONA, NY 10970
Categories: POMONA NY

500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 14.8 miles

500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320
Harrison, NY 10528
Categories: Harrison NY

1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 14.8 miles

1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100
STAMFORD, CT 6902
Categories: STAMFORD CT

80 Mill River Street, 14.9 miles

80 Mill River Street,
Stamford, CT 6902
Categories: Stamford CT

500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 14.9 miles

500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320
HARRISON, NY 10528
Categories: HARRISON NY

55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401 15.0 miles

55 OLD TURNPIKE RD STE 401
NANUET, NY 10954
Categories: NANUET NY

160 PARIS AVE STE 1 15.7 miles

160 PARIS AVE STE 1
NORTHVALE, NJ 7647
Categories: NORTHVALE NJ

10 SOUTH ST STE 101 15.9 miles

10 SOUTH ST STE 101
RIDGEFIELD, CT 6877
Categories: RIDGEFIELD CT

1034 N BROADWAY 16.3 miles

1034 N BROADWAY
YONKERS, NY 10701
Categories: YONKERS NY

970 N Broadway, Ste 205 16.5 miles

970 N Broadway, Ste 205
Yonkers, NY 10701
Categories: Yonkers NY

667 Stoneleigh Avenue, Barns Office Center Building 17.2 miles

667 Stoneleigh Avenue, Barns Office Center Building
Carmel, NY 10512
Categories: Carmel NY

557 Post Rd, 17.5 miles

557 Post Rd,
Darien, CT 6820
Categories: Darien CT

484 POST RD 17.6 miles

484 POST RD
DARIEN, CT 6820
Categories: DARIEN CT

222 ROUTE 59 17.8 miles

222 ROUTE 59
SUFFERN, NY 10901
Categories: SUFFERN NY

500 PIERMONT RD STE 304 17.9 miles

500 PIERMONT RD STE 304
CLOSTER, NJ 7624
Categories: CLOSTER NJ

85 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD 18.1 miles

85 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
Montvale, NJ 7645
Categories: Montvale NJ

9 SHAWE ST 18.2 miles

9 SHAWE ST
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

346 MAIN AVE 18.2 miles

346 MAIN AVE
NORWALK, CT 6851
Categories: NORWALK CT

346 MAIN AVE STE B 18.2 miles

346 MAIN AVE STE B
NORWALK, CT 6851
Categories: NORWALK CT

607 Main Ave 18.3 miles

607 Main Ave
Norwalk, CT 6851
Categories: Norwalk CT

601 Clock Tower Commons, 18.9 miles

601 Clock Tower Commons,
Brewster, NY 10509
Categories: Brewster NY

261 Old Hook Rd, 19.1 miles

261 Old Hook Rd,
Westwood, NJ 7675
Categories: Westwood NJ

110 LOCKWOOD AVE 19.1 miles

110 LOCKWOOD AVE
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
Categories: NEW ROCHELLE NY

215 OLD HOOK RD 19.2 miles

215 OLD HOOK RD
WESTWOOD, NJ 7675
Categories: WESTWOOD NJ

150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 19.2 miles

150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Categories: New Rochelle NY

Indian Rock Shopping Center, Route 59 & Hemion Road 19.4 miles

Indian Rock Shopping Center, Route 59 & Hemion Road
Suffern, NY 10901
Categories: Suffern NY

100 MILL PLAIN RD 19.4 miles

100 MILL PLAIN RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

12 N 7TH AVE 19.5 miles

12 N 7TH AVE
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
Categories: MOUNT VERNON NY

105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 19.6 miles

105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Categories: Mount Vernon NY

10 FRANKLIN TPKE 20.6 miles

10 FRANKLIN TPKE
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
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180 FRANKLIN TPKE 20.6 miles

180 FRANKLIN TPKE
MAHWAH, NJ 7430
Categories: MAHWAH NJ

500 N Franklin Turnpike,, second floor 20.7 miles

500 N Franklin Turnpike,, second floor
Ramsey, NJ 7446
Categories: Ramsey NJ

680 Kinderkamack Rd, 20.7 miles

680 Kinderkamack Rd,
Oradell, NJ 7649
Categories: Oradell NJ

40 WASHINGTON AVE 21.0 miles

40 WASHINGTON AVE
DUMONT, NJ 7628
Categories: DUMONT NJ

159 FRANKLIN TPKE 21.8 miles

159 FRANKLIN TPKE
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
Categories: WALDWICK NJ

140 FRANKLIN TPKE 21.8 miles

140 FRANKLIN TPKE
WALDWICK, NJ 7463
Categories: WALDWICK NJ

3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 22.1 miles

3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6
Bronx, NY 10463
Categories: Bronx NY

67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE 22.2 miles

67 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
Categories: PARAMUS NJ

24 HOSPITAL AVE 22.4 miles

24 HOSPITAL AVE
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

800 SYLVAN AVE 22.4 miles

800 SYLVAN AVE
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
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16 APOLLO RD 22.8 miles

16 APOLLO RD
BETHEL, CT 6801
Categories: BETHEL CT

2 GLEN HILL RD 22.8 miles

2 GLEN HILL RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

193 Route 17 South 22.9 miles

193 Route 17 South
Paramus, NJ 7652
Categories: Paramus NJ

7 Germantown Rd, 23.0 miles

7 Germantown Rd,
Danbury, CT 6810
Categories: Danbury CT

127 Union St, 23.3 miles

127 Union St,
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
Categories: Ridgewood NJ

67 SAND PIT RD 23.3 miles

67 SAND PIT RD
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 23.4 miles

1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
Categories: PARAMUS NJ

79 SAND PIT RD STE 302 23.4 miles

79 SAND PIT RD STE 302
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 23.4 miles

2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202
Bronx, NY 10458
Categories: Bronx NY

17 Oakwood Ter, 23.5 miles

17 Oakwood Ter,
New Windsor, NY 12553
Categories: New Windsor NY

140 FRANKLIN RD 23.5 miles

140 FRANKLIN RD
TEANECK, NJ 7666
Categories: TEANECK NJ

3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 23.5 miles

3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105
Bronx, NY 10461
Categories: Bronx NY

3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 23.6 miles

3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120
BRONX, NY 10461
Categories: BRONX NY

2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 23.6 miles

2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210
BRONX, NY 10458
Categories: BRONX NY

464 Hudson Terrace, 23.6 miles

464 Hudson Terrace,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
Categories: Englewood Cliffs NJ

656 E FORDHAM RD 23.7 miles

656 E FORDHAM RD
BRONX, NY 10458
Categories: BRONX NY

4876 BROADWAY 23.7 miles

4876 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10034
Categories: NEW YORK NY

791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center 23.7 miles

791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center
Monroe, NY 10950
Categories: Monroe NY

1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 23.9 miles

1120 MORRIS PARK AVE
BRONX, NY 10461
Categories: BRONX NY

1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 24.0 miles

1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE
BRONX, NY 10461
Categories: BRONX NY

15 ESSEX RD STE 5 24.1 miles

15 ESSEX RD STE 5
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
Categories: PARAMUS NJ

25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 24.1 miles

25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1
Englewood, NJ 7631
Categories: Englewood NJ

11 HASTINGS DR 24.2 miles

11 HASTINGS DR
BEACON, NY 12508
Categories: BEACON NY

200 WESTAGE BUSINESS CTR STE 133 24.2 miles

200 WESTAGE BUSINESS CTR STE 133
FISHKILL, NY 12524
Categories: FISHKILL NY

401 GOFFLE RD 24.5 miles

401 GOFFLE RD
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
Categories: RIDGEWOOD NJ

179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 24.5 miles

179 Cedar Lane, Suite E
Teaneck, NJ 7666
Categories: Teaneck NJ

982 Main Street, Suite 9 24.5 miles

982 Main Street, Suite 9
Fishkill, NY 12524
Categories: Fishkill NY

718 TEANECK RD 24.7 miles

718 TEANECK RD
TEANECK, NJ 7666
Categories: TEANECK NJ

1004 MAIN ST 24.7 miles

1004 MAIN ST
FISHKILL, NY 12524
Categories: FISHKILL NY

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DOT Physical New Castle, NY

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 New Castle, NY

Call (800)-221-4291

DOT Drug Testing New Castle, NY

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in New Castle, NY 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 New Castle, NY location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test New Castle, NY 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 New Castle, NY location and DOT breath alcohol testing New Castle, NY 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 New Castle, NY 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 New Castle, NY 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 New Castle, NY locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol New Castle, NY 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 New Castle, NY, (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 New Castle, NY and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing New Castle, NY.

To schedule a DOT Physical New Castle, NY location or DOT Drug Test New Castle, NY 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

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Blood Pressure/Pulse Rate: Assesses cardiovascular health and the potential for hypertension.
  4. Urinalysis: Screens for underlying medical conditions like diabetes and kidney disorders.
  5. 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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