DOT Physical Templeton, PA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Templeton, 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 Templeton, 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.
21 FRANKLIN VILLAGE MALL 8.8 miles
KITTANNING, PA 16201
1 NOLTE DR STE 650 9.2 miles
KITTANNING, PA 16201
12312 ROUTE 66 18.4 miles
CLARION, PA 16214
9525 ROUTE 422 HWY W PO BOX 338 19.7 miles
SHELOCTA, PA 15774
21159 PAINT BLVD STE 3 20.1 miles
SHIPPENVILLE, PA 16254
397 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Town Square, Suite 1 21.6 miles
Leechburg, PA 15656
101 ALWINE RD 21.8 miles
SAXONBURG, PA 16056
480 E JEFFERSON ST 22.6 miles
BUTLER, PA 16001
367 ROUTE 28 22.9 miles
BROOKVILLE, PA 15825
131 E CUNNINGHAM ST 23.1 miles
BUTLER, PA 16001
984 CHERRY LANE RD 24.3 miles
APOLLO, PA 15613
100 HOSPITAL RD 25.2 miles
BROOKVILLE, PA 15825
256 NEW CASTLE RD STE C 25.3 miles
BUTLER, PA 16001
200 RENAISSANCE DR STE 403 25.3 miles
BUTLER, PA 16001
1022B N MAIN STREET EXT 25.3 miles
BUTLER, PA 16001
250B BUTLER CMNS 25.5 miles
BUTLER, PA 16001
267 PITTSBURGH RD Ste 1 25.5 miles
BUTLER, PA 16002
1 HOSPITAL WAY 25.5 miles
BUTLER, PA 16001
200 E MAHONING ST STE 1 25.6 miles
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767
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875 HOSPITAL RD 26.7 miles
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303 E 10TH AVE 26.7 miles
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1265 WAYNE AVE STE 207 26.9 miles
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4120 7TH STREET RD 27.8 miles
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208 Butler Street 28.8 miles
Clintonville, PA 16372
2300 Freeport Road, 14 Feldarelli Square 29.0 miles
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251 7TH ST STE 201B 29.5 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500 32.4 miles
Gibsonia, PA 15044
2585 FREEPORT RD STE 105 32.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238
6998 CRIDER RD STE 100 34.1 miles
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1 PARK WAY 34.2 miles
SENECA, PA 16346
4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110 34.2 miles
ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
28 COLONY BLVD 34.2 miles
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
391 WASHINGTON AVE 34.3 miles
OAKMONT, PA 15139
The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle 35.4 miles
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200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103 35.6 miles
SEVEN FIELDS, PA 16046
5769 Saltsburg Road, #2 35.8 miles
Verona, PA 15147
4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY 35.9 miles
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4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113 36.1 miles
Allison Park, PA 15101
4889 William Penn Highway - Wa, 36.2 miles
Murrysville, PA 15668
8050 ROWAN RD STE 403 36.5 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
421 ROUTE 22 36.5 miles
DELMONT, PA 15626
631 N BROAD ST 36.7 miles
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420 HILLCREST AVE 36.8 miles
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125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420 36.8 miles
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2644 MOSSIDE BLVD 36.9 miles
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3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125 37.3 miles
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10632 PERRY HWY 37.4 miles
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20826 1-A Route 19N, 37.5 miles
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
50 Freeport Road, Unit 400 37.8 miles
Aspinwall, PA 15215
15 FREEPORT RD STE 100 37.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
50 FREEPORT RD STE 500 37.8 miles
ASPINWALL, PA 15215
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110 38.0 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
874 BUTLER ST STE 2 38.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY 38.4 miles
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150 PROSPECT AVE STE 102 38.9 miles
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7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 39.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100 39.2 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
33 BEAVER DR STE 4 39.3 miles
DU BOIS, PA 15801
31 ORCHARD DR 39.4 miles
ARMAGH, PA 15920
4771 McKnight Road, 39.7 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
655 E DUBOIS AVE 39.8 miles
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JEANNETTE, PA 15644
20 INDUSTRIAL DR 40.5 miles
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PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
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4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106 41.1 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
W 2ND AVE 41.5 miles
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1951 LINCOLN HWY 41.7 miles
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1677 ROUTE 65 41.7 miles
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120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C 41.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
120 LYTTON AVE STE 275 41.8 miles
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2727 Murray Avenue, 41.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
510 JAMISON AVE 41.9 miles
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5126 STATE ROUTE 30 STE 300 42.0 miles
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200 VILLAGE DR Mt. View Medical Park 42.0 miles
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4000 HEMPFIELD PLAZA BLVD Ste 991 42.0 miles
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134 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 2300B 42.0 miles
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3219 US 422 42.2 miles
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3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1 42.2 miles
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3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 42.5 miles
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5240 ROUTE 30, STE B, 42.7 miles
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Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle 42.7 miles
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207 W 7TH AVE 42.8 miles
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PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
320 E NORTH AVE 42.9 miles
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532 W PITTSBURGH ST 43.1 miles
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143 HARTMAN RD STE 10 43.1 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
9173 RTE 30, STE 5 43.1 miles
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1515 LOCUST ST 43.2 miles
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290 HAIDA AVE 43.3 miles
HASTINGS, PA 16646
339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 43.4 miles
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526 Penn Avenue, 43.6 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
870 WEATHERWOOD LN 43.8 miles
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12116 STATE ROUTE 30 43.8 miles
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11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 43.8 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 44.2 miles
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1600 W CARSON ST 44.3 miles
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LATROBE, PA 15650
5927 STATE ROUTE 981 STE 6 44.6 miles
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Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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Pittsburgh, PA 15227
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1101 5TH AVE 46.1 miles
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551 GREENVILLE RD 46.3 miles
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Ambridge, PA 15003
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301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 46.3 miles
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
1125 7TH AVE 46.4 miles
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1000 S MERCER ST 46.4 miles
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13 46.7 miles
Allentown, PA 18104
336 College Avenue, Suite 4 46.8 miles
Beaver, PA 15009
3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 46.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
WILMINGTON RD 47.0 miles
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1474 ROUTE 51 47.1 miles
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104 47.1 miles
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Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
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ROUTE 18 48.3 miles
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3401 BRODHEAD RD 48.4 miles
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
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275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160 48.5 miles
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112 Third Ave 48.5 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
1104 W HIGH ST 48.5 miles
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993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 48.5 miles
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1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 48.5 miles
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1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 48.7 miles
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1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 48.7 miles
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301 FILBERT ST 48.9 miles
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2620 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STE D 48.9 miles
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2580 CONSTITUTION BLVD 49.0 miles
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2652 DARLINGTON RD 49.2 miles
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8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 49.3 miles
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5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 49.3 miles
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565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 49.4 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
1535 WASHINGTON RD 49.7 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
132 WALNUT ST STE 2 49.7 miles
JOHNSTOWN, PA 15901
1691 WASHINGTON RD 49.9 miles
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
DOT Physical Templeton, 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 Templeton, PA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Templeton, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Templeton, 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 Templeton, PA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Templeton, 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 Templeton, PA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Templeton, 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 Templeton, 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 Templeton, 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 Templeton, PA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Templeton, 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 Templeton, 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 Templeton, PA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Templeton, PA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Templeton, PA location or DOT Drug Test Templeton, 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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