DOT Physical Posen, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Posen, 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 Posen, 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.
2310 York St Ste 4A 1.8 miles
Blue Island, IL 60406
15600 HONORE AVE 2.0 miles
HARVEY, IL 60426
12647 S JUSTINE ST 2.5 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
12942 S CARPENTER ST 2.6 miles
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
16501 KEDZIE AVE 3.0 miles
MARKHAM, IL 60428
4800 W 129TH ST 3.1 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
4742 CAL SAG RD 3.2 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
1734 W 105TH ST 5.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
16246 PRINCE DR 5.3 miles
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 5.3 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 5.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
18665 DIXIE HWY 5.7 miles
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 5.8 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 6.3 miles
Flossmoor, IL 60422
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 6.3 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 6.3 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
900 E 103RD ST 6.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
1595 VALENCIA CT 6.7 miles
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
17148 HARLEM AVE 6.8 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
19550 GOVERNORS HWY 6.8 miles
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 6.9 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 7.3 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
5660 W 95TH ST 7.4 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
12255 S 80TH AVE 7.4 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
17665 Torrence Ave, 7.5 miles
Lansing, IL 60438
onsite for POH only 7.8 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
2741 RIDGE RD 8.2 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 8.2 miles
LANSING, IL 60438
5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 8.3 miles
Hammond, IN 46320
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 8.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
3831 S HOHMAN AVE 8.5 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46327
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 8.7 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
4020 S CALUMET AVE 8.9 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
1423 CHICAGO RD 9.0 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
813 SIBLEY ST 9.0 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
30 E 15TH ST STE 100 9.1 miles
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 9.1 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
6624 MONROE AVE 9.1 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
8755 S HARLEM AVE 9.2 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
1010 165TH ST 9.5 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46324
6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 9.7 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46320
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 9.8 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
7905 CALUMET AVE 9.9 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
8135 S Calumet Ave 10.0 miles
Munster, IN 46321
8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 10.5 miles
MUNSTER, IN 46321
5015 W 65TH ST 10.5 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
1974 E 73RD ST 10.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
10737 W. 165TH STREET 10.7 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 10.8 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 11.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
3301 N Ashland 11.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
6500 W 65TH ST 11.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
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CHICAGO, IL 60629
2450 169TH ST 11.3 miles
HAMMOND, IN 46323
4940 S CICERO AVE 11.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 11.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
650 W 51ST ST 11.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
4321 FIR ST STE 313 12.0 miles
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
24 JOLIET ST 12.5 miles
DYER, IN 46311
PO BOX 63 12.7 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
21035 S LA GRANGE RD 13.0 miles
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
9532 EAGLE WAY 13.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
7501 W 15TH AVE 13.4 miles
GARY, IN 46406
3145 45TH ST STE F 13.5 miles
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 13.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 13.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
6170 JOLIET RD 14.0 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
1573 N CLINE AVE 14.1 miles
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
250 E MAPLE ST 14.1 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 14.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 14.3 miles
GARY, IN 46406
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 14.3 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
1500 US HIGHWAY 41 14.4 miles
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
14330 S WILL COOK RD 14.7 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
25711 S Egyptian Trail 14.8 miles
Monee, IL 60449
ONSITE ONLY 14.9 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
2929 S ELLIS AVE 14.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
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CHICAGO, IL 60616
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CHICAGO, IL 60616
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GARY, IN 46406
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CHICAGO, IL 60616
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Chicago, IL 60686
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Chicago, IL 60686
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SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
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LA GRANGE, IL 60525
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CICERO, IL 60804
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WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
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LA GRANGE, IL 60525
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811 S STATE ST STE B 16.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
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CHICAGO, IL 60612
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CHICAGO, IL 60661
7421 S CASS AVE 17.2 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 17.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
614 W MONROE ST 17.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
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Lockport, IL 60441
18W125 RODGERS CT 17.6 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
1230 W LAKE ST 17.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 17.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 17.6 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 17.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 17.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 17.7 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
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CHICAGO, IL 60607
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 17.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
413 S HARVEY AVE 18.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 18.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 18.1 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 18.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 18.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
219 W CHICAGO AVE 18.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
2450 WOLF RD STE I 18.5 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 18.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1113 Fairview Ave, 18.8 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
537 N HARVEY AVE 18.9 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 19.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
2615 HARRISON ST 19.1 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 19.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
1520 N DAMEN AVE 19.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1000 S HAMILTON ST 19.6 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 19.8 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
7530 WOODWARD AVE 19.8 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 19.9 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 20.1 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 20.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 20.3 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Fitness Department, 20.7 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 20.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
480 QUADRANGLE DR 20.7 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 20.9 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
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Chicago, IL 60657
2868 N BROADWAY ST 21.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 21.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 21.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
751 E 81ST PL 21.4 miles
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
387 EAST 84TH DR 21.5 miles
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
484 W Boughton Rd, 21.5 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
9001 Broadway, 21.7 miles
Merrillville, IN 46410
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 21.9 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
611 DIVISION ST 22.1 miles
PEOTONE, IL 60468
7107 W BELMONT AVE 22.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 22.4 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 22.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 22.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 22.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
4211 N CICERO AVE 22.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
2025 S CHICAGO ST 22.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 22.9 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
1438 RIPLEY ST 23.0 miles
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
10137 GRAND AVE 23.0 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
2490 CENTRAL AVE 23.2 miles
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 23.3 miles
HOBART, IN 46342
16101 WEBER RD 23.3 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
565 N YORK ST 23.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 23.8 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
800 N LARKIN AVE 23.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1190 S NAPER BLVD 23.9 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 24.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
321 W LAKE ST STE C 24.1 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
726 S WEBER RD 24.1 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 24.2 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 24.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 24.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 24.3 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
330 MADISON ST STE B2 24.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
32 UNO CIR 24.5 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
333 MADISON ST 24.5 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 24.5 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 24.6 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
4200 MANNHEIM RD 24.7 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 24.7 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 24.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
2300 W PETERSON AVE 24.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 24.8 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
639 W NORTH AVE 24.9 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 25.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
DOT Physical Posen, 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 Posen, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Posen, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Posen, 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 Posen, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Posen, 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 Posen, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing Posen, 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 Posen, 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 Posen, 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 Posen, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Posen, 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 Posen, 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 Posen, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Posen, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical Posen, IL location or DOT Drug Test Posen, 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: Posen, Illinois
Posen is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Posen is the German-language name for the western Polish city of Pozna?. The population of the village was 5,987 at the 2010 census, up from 4,730 in 2000.
The area that is now Posen was settled by farmers, mainly of Dutch and German origin, in the second half of the 19th century. In 1893 a Chicago-based real estate firm hired 75 agents in the Polish-speaking areas of Germany to sell land to Poles seeking to emigrate to the United States. Over the next few years the village emerged as a place largely inhabited by factory workers, mainly employed at nearby Harvey, who also had room on their lots for gardens. In 1894 the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago established a mission to serve the Polish residents of Posen, which was elevated to parish status as St. Stanislaus the Martyr in 1898.
In the 1930s the population of Posen was 98% of Polish origin, and in 1960 only 0.1% of the population was identified in the census as being not white, or 4 of the 4,513 inhabitants.In 1963 there were 7% black students that attended the Posen School. In 1990 Posen, having fallen to 4,226 inhabitants, was still 94.5% white, a large portion of this population being Polish. About 4% of the population identified as being both white and Hispanic, for an overall 7.3% or 310 people identifying as being Hispanic. In 2010 3,171 residents of Posen identified as Hispanic, representing the expansion of the Hispanic population to 10 times what it had been 20 years before (or an increase of more than 900% over 10 years). In the same time period the number of African American residents of the village increased from 60 (or 1.4% of the population) to 1,035. This means that the percentage rate of growth of the African American population of Posen over the last 20 years has been greater than that of the Hispanic population. While as late as 2004 the Encyclopedia of Chicago still referred to Posen as "predominantly Polish American" even then an actual examination of the 2000 census ancestry report would have shown that only a quarter of the population claimed to have Polish ancestry.