DOT Physical Orland Hills, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, 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.
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 1.1 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 1.2 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
10737 W. 165TH STREET 2.0 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
17148 HARLEM AVE 2.6 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 2.7 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
onsite for POH only 2.8 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 2.9 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 2.9 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 2.9 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
PO BOX 63 4.2 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
250 E MAPLE ST 5.2 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
12255 S 80TH AVE 5.9 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
14330 S WILL COOK RD 6.3 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 6.5 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
21035 S LA GRANGE RD 6.5 miles
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
4742 CAL SAG RD 7.2 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
4800 W 129TH ST 7.5 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
621 E LINCOLN HWY 7.6 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
16501 KEDZIE AVE 7.7 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 8.3 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 8.4 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 8.7 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
16221 W 159th St 8.9 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 9.3 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
15600 HONORE AVE 9.5 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
18665 DIXIE HWY 9.5 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
2310 York St Ste 4A 9.9 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
5660 W 95TH ST 10.2 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
8755 S HARLEM AVE 10.4 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
12647 S JUSTINE ST 10.9 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
1000 S HAMILTON ST 11.0 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
12942 S CARPENTER ST 11.3 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
ONSITE ONLY 11.8 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1423 CHICAGO RD 11.8 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 11.9 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
30 E 15TH ST STE 100 11.9 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 12.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
25711 S Egyptian Trail 12.2 miles
Monee, IL 60449
1734 W 105TH ST 12.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
3301 N Ashland 12.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 12.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
9532 EAGLE WAY 13.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 13.0 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 13.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
16246 PRINCE DR 13.3 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
6170 JOLIET RD 13.4 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
7421 S CASS AVE 13.4 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
6500 W 65TH ST 13.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 13.6 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
18W125 RODGERS CT 13.8 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
5015 W 65TH ST 14.0 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
480 QUADRANGLE DR 14.0 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
2025 S CHICAGO ST 14.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 14.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
1595 VALENCIA CT 14.4 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
16101 WEBER RD 14.5 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
17665 Torrence Ave, 14.7 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 14.8 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 14.9 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
800 N LARKIN AVE 15.0 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
7530 WOODWARD AVE 15.0 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
900 E 103RD ST 15.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
1113 Fairview Ave, 15.1 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
484 W Boughton Rd, 15.2 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
4940 S CICERO AVE 15.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
2741 RIDGE RD 15.2 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 15.2 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 15.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 15.4 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 15.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 15.4 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
330 MADISON ST STE B2 15.5 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
32 UNO CIR 15.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
333 MADISON ST 15.6 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 15.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 15.7 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 15.7 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
125 N LA GRANGE RD 16.3 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 16.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
2306 ESSINGTON RD 16.5 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
726 S WEBER RD 16.7 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 16.7 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 16.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
750 ESSINGTON RD 16.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 17.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
6624 MONROE AVE 17.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
7905 CALUMET AVE 17.3 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 17.3 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
8135 S Calumet Ave 17.3 miles
Munster, IN 46321
8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 17.4 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
813 SIBLEY ST 17.4 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
1010 165TH ST 17.5 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
1314 HOUBOLT RD 17.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
24 JOLIET ST 17.7 miles
DYER, IN 46311
1360 HOUBOLT RD 17.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
4020 S CALUMET AVE 17.7 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 17.8 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
611 DIVISION ST 18.1 miles
PEOTONE, IL 60468
2450 WOLF RD STE I 18.1 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
1190 S NAPER BLVD 18.2 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
650 W 51ST ST 18.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 18.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
7222 W CERMAK RD 18.4 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
1974 E 73RD ST 18.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 18.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
5601 W CERMAK RD 18.8 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 18.8 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 18.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 18.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
24600 W 127TH ST 19.2 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
2450 169TH ST 19.3 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46323
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 19.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 19.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 19.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2615 HARRISON ST 19.8 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 19.8 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 19.9 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 19.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
801 S WASHINGTON ST 19.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 20.1 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
1500 US HIGHWAY 41 20.2 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 20.3 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 20.3 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 20.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
On-Site ONLY 20.4 miles
Plainfield, IL 60586
3145 45TH ST STE F 20.5 miles
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 20.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
4321 FIR ST STE 313 20.7 miles
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
413 S HARVEY AVE 20.7 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
1217 US HIGHWAY 41 20.8 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
2361 Reliable Parkway 20.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 20.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
24441 W EAMES ST 21.1 miles
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 21.2 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 21.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 21.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2600 S Michigan Ave 21.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2929 S ELLIS AVE 21.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
1573 N CLINE AVE 21.4 miles
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
7501 W 15TH AVE 21.4 miles
GARY, IN 46406
537 N HARVEY AVE 21.7 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 21.7 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
Fitness Department, 21.8 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 21.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 21.9 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 22.1 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 22.3 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 22.5 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 22.5 miles
GARY, IN 46406
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 22.5 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
811 S STATE ST STE B 22.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 22.7 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
600 W ADAMS ST 22.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
1230 W LAKE ST 22.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
614 W MONROE ST 22.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 23.0 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
4519 W 5TH AVE 23.3 miles
GARY, IN 46406
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 23.3 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 23.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1971 Gowdy Road 23.4 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
565 N YORK ST 23.4 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 23.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
639 W NORTH AVE 23.5 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 23.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
321 W LAKE ST STE C 23.6 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 23.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 23.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
603 W MONDAMIN ST 23.9 miles
MINOOKA, IL 60447
10137 GRAND AVE 23.9 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
2000 OGDEN AVE 23.9 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
3052 WEBER DR 23.9 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 23.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1520 N DAMEN AVE 24.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 24.0 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
219 W CHICAGO AVE 24.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 24.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 24.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
7107 W BELMONT AVE 24.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
1955 RANDI DR 24.5 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
27240 W SAXONY DR 24.8 miles
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
DOT Physical Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Orland Hills, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, 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 Orland Hills, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Orland Hills, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical Orland Hills, IL location or DOT Drug Test Orland Hills, 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: Orland Hills, Illinois
Orland Hills is located at 41°35?19?N 87°50?27?W? / ?41.58861°N 87.84083°W? / 41.58861; -87.84083 (41.588732, -87.840837). Orland Hills has two (2) lakes: Lake Ashbourne and Lake Lorin. It is also home to Kelly Park. According to the 2010 census, Orland Hills has a total area of 1.148 square miles (2.97 km2), of which 1.14 square miles (2.95 km2) (or 99.3%) is land and 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2) (or 0.7%) is water.
As of the 2000 census, there were 6,779 people, 2,153 households, and 1,767 families residing in the village. As of 2012, there is 7,206 residents. The population density was 6,217.2 people per square mile (2,401.3/km²). There were 2,182 housing units at an average density of 2,001.2 per square mile (772.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 86.71% White, 5.10% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.32% Asian, 1.73% from other races, and 2.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.03% of the population, including 5.0% of Mexican descent.
There were 2,153 households out of which 53.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.51.