DOT Physical Sayreville, NJ
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Sayreville, NJ 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 Sayreville, NJ 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.
418 STATE ROUTE 18 2.0 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 2.9 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 4.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 4.7 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 4.8 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 4.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
620 CRANBURY RD 4.9 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 5.0 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 5.2 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 5.3 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
16 ETHEL RD 5.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
259 TALMADGE RD 6.0 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 6.7 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
636 EASTON AVE 6.8 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
65 JAMES ST 6.8 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
102 James Street, Suite 201 6.9 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 7.0 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
1080 STELTON RD 7.1 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 7.1 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 7.4 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
1200 GREEN ST 8.2 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
1100 Centennial Ave 8.2 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 8.2 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 8.3 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 9.1 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 9.3 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
704 N Beers St, 9.5 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 9.9 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 10.1 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
10 COSTCO DR 10.3 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 10.4 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 10.6 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
141 MAIN ST 10.7 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 10.8 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
358 ARDEN AVE 11.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 11.1 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
4855 Hylan Blvd, 11.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
370 CAMPUS DR 11.2 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 11.4 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
100 COMMERCE PL 11.8 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
3733 Richmond Avenue, 11.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 12.0 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 12.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
601 W UNION AVE 12.2 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 12.2 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 12.5 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
601 West Union Avenue, 12.6 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 12.7 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 12.8 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 12.9 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 13.0 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 13.0 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
77 CANON DR 13.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
189 Elm St, Lower Level 13.4 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
31 TURNBERRY DR 13.8 miles
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
3311 Hylan Blvd, 13.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 14.3 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
2 KINGS HWY 14.4 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
2960 Victory Boulevard 14.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
303 OMNI DR 14.8 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
31 NEW DORP LN 15.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 15.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 15.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
619 CHETWOOD ST 15.3 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
260 Mounts Corner Drive, 15.3 miles
Freehold, NJ 7728
651 Willowbrook Road, 15.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
350 Grove St 15.3 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 15.3 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 15.4 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 15.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 15.5 miles
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
500 WESTFIELD AVE 15.8 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
200 US HIGHWAY 22 15.8 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 15.9 miles
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
90 US HIGHWAY 22 16.0 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
368 SPRING ST 16.1 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
406 MILLTOWN RD 16.4 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 16.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
69 FIRST AVE 16.5 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 16.8 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 17.0 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 17.0 miles
Union, NJ 7083
595 DIVISION ST 17.1 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 17.2 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1361 Hylan Blvd, 17.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
606 DOWD AVE 17.2 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
240 Maple Ave, 17.4 miles
Red Bank, NJ 7701
On-site only 17.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
2300 VAUXHALL RD 17.6 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
177 Avenue A, 17.9 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
138 AVENUE C 17.9 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
160 WHITE RD STE 1 18.1 miles
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
6 FELLEN PL 18.1 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
81 Randall Ave, 18.2 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
18 LYONS MALL 18.4 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 18.5 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 18.5 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 18.5 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
14 RALEIGH CT 19.0 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
180 BOYDEN AVE 19.2 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
564 BROADWAY 19.2 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 19.3 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 19.3 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 19.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 19.3 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
209 LEFANTE WAY 19.7 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
158 WYCKOFF RD 19.8 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
880 AVENUE C 20.0 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
60 1ST ST 20.4 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
375 MCCARTER HWY 20.4 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
2-12 CORBETT WAY 20.7 miles
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 20.7 miles
Eatontown, NJ 7724
43 MAIN ST 20.8 miles
FARMINGDALE, NJ 7727
221 CHESTNUT ST 20.9 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 21.0 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
7601 4th Avenue, 21.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 21.3 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
802 W PARK AVE STE 221 21.5 miles
OCEAN, NJ 7712
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 21.6 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 21.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
1910 STATE ROUTE 35 21.6 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A 21.7 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 21.8 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
1 WASHINGTON BLVD STE A 21.8 miles
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ 8691
168 Franklin Corner Rd, Bldg. 2, Suite 1D 22.3 miles
Lawrenceville, NJ 8648
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 22.3 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
450 BERGEN ST 22.4 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 22.4 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
2222 HIGHWAY 33 STE H 22.6 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
6413 BAY PARKWAY 22.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
3520 STATE ROUTE 33 22.7 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
1272 51st Street, 22.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
400 Candlewood Commons, Bldg 4 22.8 miles
Howell, NJ 7731
811 HIGHWAY 33 22.9 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8619
300 2ND AVE 22.9 miles
LONG BRANCH, NJ 7740
4420 13TH AVE 23.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
240 MONMOUTH RD 23.1 miles
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 23.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 23.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 23.3 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 23.4 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 23.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
2 HAMILTON HEALTH PL 23.5 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
47 KENT RD 23.6 miles
HOWELL, NJ 7731
2441 STATE ROUTE 33 23.7 miles
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
456 PROSPECT AVE 23.8 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 23.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
2500 US HIGHWAY 1 23.9 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 8648
854 W SIDE AVE 23.9 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
325 STATE ROUTE 10 24.0 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
1670 WHITEHORSE HAMILTON SQUARE RD 24.0 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 24.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
261 Monmouth Street 24.1 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
348 13th Street, Suite 102 24.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
2422 KNAPP ST 24.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1809 Corlies Ave, Floor 2 24.4 miles
Neptune, NJ 7753
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 24.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
418-420 5TH AVE 24.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1225 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Suite 201 24.5 miles
Hamilton, NJ 8619
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 24.5 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
1255 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD 24.5 miles
MERCERVILLE, NJ 8619
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 24.6 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 24.7 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
264 1ST ST 24.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1544 KUSER RD STE C9 24.8 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8619
400 E 26TH ST 24.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 24.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
120 Atlantic Avenue, 24.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
DOT Physical Sayreville, NJ
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 Sayreville, NJ
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Sayreville, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Sayreville, NJ 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 Sayreville, NJ location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Sayreville, NJ 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 Sayreville, NJ location and DOT breath alcohol testing Sayreville, NJ 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 Sayreville, NJ 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 Sayreville, NJ 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 Sayreville, NJ locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Sayreville, NJ 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 Sayreville, NJ, (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 Sayreville, NJ and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Sayreville, NJ.
To schedule a DOT Physical Sayreville, NJ location or DOT Drug Test Sayreville, NJ 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: Sayreville, New Jersey
Sayreville is a borough located on the Raritan River, near the Raritan Bay in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 42,704, reflecting an increase of 2,327 (+5.8%) from the 40,377 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 5,391 (+15.4%) from the 34,986 counted in the 1990 Census.
Sayreville was originally incorporated as a township on April 6, 1876, from portions of South Amboy Township. On April 2, 1919, the borough was reincorporated as the Borough of Sayreville and ratified by a referendum held on April 29, 1919.
Native Americans were the first settlers of Sayreville. Tribes of the Navesink lived along the South River where Jernee Mill Road is located today. This was noted on a 1656 New Netherland map by Adriaen van der Donck, a Dutch surveyor and map maker. During the 20th century, amateur archaeologists found thousands of Indian artifacts at the location shown on the map.