DOT Physical Skokie, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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.
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 1.5 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 2.6 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 2.7 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
6449 DEMPSTER ST 2.8 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 3.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 3.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
2300 W PETERSON AVE 3.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
1 KRAFT CT 3.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
6140 N BROADWAY ST 4.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 5.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 5.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 5.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 5.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
7742 W HIGGINS RD 5.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 5.8 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
8630 W GOLF RD 5.9 miles
NILES, IL 60714
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 6.3 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 6.4 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 6.9 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 7.0 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 7.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 7.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 7.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
7107 W BELMONT AVE 7.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 7.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
100 N RIVER RD 8.1 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 8.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
2868 N BROADWAY ST 8.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 8.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 8.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 9.0 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
1520 N DAMEN AVE 9.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 9.2 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 9.3 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 9.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
4200 MANNHEIM RD 9.5 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 9.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
537 N HARVEY AVE 9.8 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
605 ACADEMY DR 10.0 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 10.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
10137 GRAND AVE 10.3 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
1214 Brownwood Ste B 10.6 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
306 ERA DR 10.6 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
1060 S ELMHURST RD 10.7 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
219 W CHICAGO AVE 10.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
2380 S ELMHURST RD 10.8 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
413 S HARVEY AVE 10.8 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 10.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 10.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1230 W LAKE ST 10.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
Fitness Department, 11.1 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 11.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 11.2 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 11.3 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 11.4 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 11.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 11.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 11.5 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
614 W MONROE ST 11.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
600 W ADAMS ST 11.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 11.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 11.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
1830 JARVIS AVE 11.7 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 11.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 11.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
1240 IL ROUTE 83 11.8 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
544A W DUNDEE RD 12.0 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
811 S STATE ST STE B 12.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
5601 W CERMAK RD 12.7 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 13.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
2615 HARRISON ST 13.1 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
565 N YORK ST 13.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
7222 W CERMAK RD 13.3 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 13.4 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
2361 Reliable Parkway 13.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 13.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
800 W CENTRAL RD 13.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
321 W LAKE ST STE C 13.6 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 13.7 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 13.8 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
1450 Busch Pkwy, 13.8 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
2600 S Michigan Ave 14.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 14.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 14.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 14.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 14.2 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 14.3 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 14.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
15 S MCHENRY RD 14.3 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 14.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 14.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
2929 S ELLIS AVE 14.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 14.6 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
303 W LAKE ST 15.1 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 15.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
2450 WOLF RD STE I 15.7 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 15.9 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1545 HICKS RD 16.0 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 16.0 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 16.1 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
639 W NORTH AVE 16.2 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1339 W LAKE ST 16.2 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
125 N LA GRANGE RD 16.3 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 16.3 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
770 E Dundee Rd 16.6 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 16.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
650 W 51ST ST 16.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
4940 S CICERO AVE 16.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 16.7 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
4949 EUCLID AVE 17.0 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 17.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
337 W. Northwest Highway, 17.5 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
371 West Northwest Highway 17.7 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
519 S ROSELLE RD 17.8 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
5015 W 65TH ST 17.9 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 17.9 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 17.9 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 18.1 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
6500 W 65TH ST 18.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 18.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 18.2 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 18.3 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 18.3 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
361 W GOLF RD 18.3 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 18.4 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
6 E PHILLIP RD 18.6 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
701 WINTHROP AVE 18.7 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
113 W LAKE ST 18.8 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 18.9 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
9532 EAGLE WAY 18.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
6170 JOLIET RD 19.0 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 19.1 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 19.2 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 19.4 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 19.8 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 20.2 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
1974 E 73RD ST 20.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
904B S Milwaukee Ave 20.6 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
2334A W HIGGINS RD 20.8 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 20.8 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 21.0 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 21.1 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
8755 S HARLEM AVE 21.1 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
1555 BARRINGTON RD 21.1 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
350 Surryse Rd, 21.1 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 21.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 21.4 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 21.6 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
5660 W 95TH ST 21.7 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 21.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
117 S COOK ST STE 306 22.2 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
1113 Fairview Ave, 22.4 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
ONSITE ONLY 22.4 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 22.7 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 22.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
18W125 RODGERS CT 22.8 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 22.8 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
7421 S CASS AVE 23.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH 23.1 miles
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
1734 W 105TH ST 23.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 23.3 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
900 E 103RD ST 23.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 23.5 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
35 TOWER CT STE E 23.9 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
15 Tower Court S-170, 24.0 miles
Gurnee, IL 60031
724 N. Green Bay Road 24.5 miles
Waukegan, IL 60085
7530 WOODWARD AVE 24.8 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 24.9 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
DOT Physical Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Skokie, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Skokie, 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 Skokie, 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 Skokie, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Skokie, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical Skokie, IL location or DOT Drug Test Skokie, 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: Skokie, Illinois
Skokie (/?sko?ki/; formerly Niles Center) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, neighboring the City of Chicago’s northern border. Skokie lies approximately 15 miles north of Chicago's downtown loop. Its name comes from a Potawatomi word for "marsh." For many years Skokie promoted itself as "The World's Largest Village." Its population, according to the 2010 census, was 64,784. Skokie's streets, like that of many suburbs, are largely a continuation of the Chicago street grid, and the village is served by the Chicago Transit Authority, further cementing its connection to the city.
Skokie was originally a German-Luxembourger farming community, but was later settled by a sizeable Jewish population, especially after World War II. At its peak in the mid-1960s, 58% of the population was Jewish, the largest percentage of any Chicago suburb. In recent years, several synagogues and Jewish schools have closed. However, Skokie still has a very large Jewish population and an active Chabad. It is home to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, which opened in northwest Skokie in 2009.
Skokie has received national attention twice for court cases decided by the United States Supreme Court. In the mid-1970s, it was at the center of a case concerning the First Amendment right to assemble and the National Socialist Party of America, a neo-Nazi group. Skokie ultimately lost that case. In 2001, although Skokie was not a direct party to the case, a decision by the village regarding land use led the court to reduce the power of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.[citation needed]