DOT Physical Railroad, PA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Railroad, PA 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 Railroad, PA 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.
73 E FORREST AVE STE 314 1.4 miles
SHREWSBURY, PA 17361
4th St & Willow St Ste 3 - Hyman Caplan Pavilion 5.2 miles
LEBANON, PA 17046
2030 THISTLE HILL DR STE 100 THISTLE HILL PROFESSIONAL CENTER 10.8 miles
SPRING GROVE, PA 17362
239 PAULINE DR (S YORK PLAZA) 12.1 miles
YORK, PA 17402
1404 BALTIMORE ST 13.8 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
1139 BALTIMORE ST 13.9 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
11 E MARKET ST STE 104 14.1 miles
YORK, PA 17401
1748 6th Ave, 14.2 miles
York, PA 17403
325 S BELMONT ST 14.4 miles
YORK, PA 17403
York Crossings, 2189 York Crossing Drive 14.8 miles
York, PA 17408
2250 E MARKET ST 14.8 miles
YORK, PA 17402
412 E WALNUT ST 15.1 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
100 FREDERICK ST STE 102 15.4 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
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YORK, PA 17404
300 HIGHLAND AVE 15.4 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
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YORK, PA 17404
520 GREENBRIAR RD 15.7 miles
YORK, PA 17404
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HANOVER, PA 17331
14237 Jarrettsville Pike Choice One UC Phoenix 18.7 miles
Phoenix, MD 21131
310 HARRISBURG ST 19.3 miles
EAST BERLIN, PA 17316
700 CORPORATE CENTER CT STE A 19.5 miles
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
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10 WARREN RD, STE 260 19.9 miles
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
450 S. George Street 20.1 miles
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226 WASHINGTON HTS MED CTR A 20.4 miles
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
222 Washington Road, 20.5 miles
Westminster, MD 21157
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WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
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WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
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REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
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TIMONIUM, MD 21093
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LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
1205 York Rd Ste 15a, 24.2 miles
Lutherville, MD 21093
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Bel Air, MD 21014
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TOWSON, MD 21286
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Owings Mills, MD 21117
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PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
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PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
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TOWSON, MD 21204
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Eldersburg, MD 21784
5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102, 28.0 miles
Randallstown, MD 21133
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BALTIMORE, MD 21215
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BALTIMORE, MD 21211
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Conowingo, MD 21918
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Lancaster, PA 17601
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ABINGDON, MD 21009
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EDGEWOOD, MD 21040
1650 UNION AVE 29.7 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
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Baltimore, MD 21216
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BALTIMORE, MD 21237
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BALTIMORE, MD 21217
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BELCAMP, MD 21017
2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51 31.5 miles
Catonsville, MD 21228
235 BLOOMFIELD DR 32.0 miles
LITITZ, PA 17543
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BALTIMORE, MD 21237
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BOILING SPRINGS, PA 17007
5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 32.6 miles
Baltimore, MD 21229
100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 32.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
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LITITZ, PA 17543
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ABERDEEN, MD 21001
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ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
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BALTIMORE, MD 21224
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BALTIMORE, MD 21224
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BALTIMORE, MD 21227
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MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
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BALTIMORE, MD 21227
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BALTIMORE, MD 21224
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HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078
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HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036
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BALTIMORE, MD 21230
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DUNDALK, MD 21222
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HARRISBURG, PA 17110
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BALTIMORE, MD 21222
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CAMP HILL, PA 17011
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MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
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Baltimore, MD 21222
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HARRISBURG, PA 17111
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HALETHORPE, MD 21227
K. Palaiologoy 26 36.5 miles
N. Smyrni, GA 17121
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Harrisburg, PA 17109
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LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
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HARRISBURG, PA 17109
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GAP, PA 17527
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Columbia, MD 21044
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Lebanon, PA 17042
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Elkridge, MD 21075
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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CARLISLE, PA 17013
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ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
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CARLISLE, PA 17013
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Ephrata, PA 17522
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COLUMBIA, MD 21045
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
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GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
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EPHRATA, PA 17522
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LEBANON, PA 17042
802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 41.5 miles
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
104 E CECIL AVE 41.9 miles
NORTH EAST, MD 21901
Rt 422 West, 42.2 miles
Lebanon, PA 17042
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LEBANON, PA 17042
200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 43.1 miles
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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West Grove, PA 19390
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COCHRANVILLE, PA 19330
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LEBANON, PA 17046
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Parkesburg, PA 19365
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FREDERICK, MD 21702
1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22, 43.8 miles
Frederick, MD 21702
915 Toll House Ave Ste 203, 44.4 miles
Frederick, MD 21701
400 W 7TH ST 44.5 miles
FREDERICK, MD 21701
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LAUREL, MD 20723
1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 44.6 miles
CHESTER, PA 19013
3708 MOUNTAIN RD 44.9 miles
PASADENA, MD 21122
408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 45.7 miles
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
2105 E MAIN ST 45.8 miles
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
On-site ONLY 45.9 miles
LAUREL, MD 20724
490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L 45.9 miles
FREDERICK, MD 21701
18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 46.0 miles
OLNEY, MD 20832
501 E MAIN ST 46.3 miles
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
626 E Main St, 46.4 miles
Waynesboro, PA 17268
3676 Alpen Greenway 46.7 miles
Burtonsville, MD 20866
P. O. BOX 376 47.0 miles
LAUREL, MD 20725
97 PROGRESS BLVD 47.0 miles
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
123 Singerly Avenue, 47.3 miles
Elkton, MD 21921
106 BOW ST 47.4 miles
ELKTON, MD 21921
537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 47.8 miles
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
725 E Lincoln Ave, 48.6 miles
Myerstown, PA 17067
244 W LINCOLN HWY 48.6 miles
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
13823 OUTLET DR 48.6 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 48.9 miles
Germantown, MD 20876
803 RUSSELL AVE 49.9 miles
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 50.0 miles
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
DOT Physical Railroad, PA
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 Railroad, PA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Railroad, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Railroad, PA 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 Railroad, PA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Railroad, PA 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 Railroad, PA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Railroad, PA 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 Railroad, PA 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 Railroad, PA 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 Railroad, PA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Railroad, PA 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 Railroad, PA, (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 Railroad, PA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Railroad, PA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Railroad, PA location or DOT Drug Test Railroad, PA 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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