DOT Physical Villa Park, CA
FMCSA-USCG-FAA-FTA-PHMSA-FRA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Villa Park, CA 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 Villa Park, CA 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.
1045 N TUSTIN ST 1.8 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
867 S TUSTIN ST 3.4 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 3.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 3.9 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 4.1 miles
Orange, CA 92868
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 4.2 miles
Orange, CA 92868
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 4.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
17542 17TH ST STE 330 4.3 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 4.4 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 4.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 4.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 4.8 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 4.9 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 4.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 4.9 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
1301 N ROSE DR 4.9 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 5.0 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 5.1 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 5.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
100 N TUSTIN AVE 5.3 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 5.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 5.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 5.8 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 5.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1619 E Edinger Ave 6.7 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 6.8 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 7.0 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 7.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1534 E WARNER AVE 7.5 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
3002 DOW AVE STE 204 7.6 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 8.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
1241 E DYER RD STE 145 8.1 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 8.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 8.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
566 E LAMBERT RD 8.5 miles
BREA, CA 92821
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 8.5 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
17232 RED HILL AVE 8.6 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 8.6 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 8.8 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
3100 W WARNER AVE 9.3 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 9.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
2362 MORSE AVE 9.8 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 101, 10.0 miles
Irvine, CA 92604
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 10.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 10.1 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 10.2 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 10.4 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
12600 BEACH BLVD 10.8 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
16200 SAND CANYON AVE 11.1 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 11.2 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
15775 LAGUNA CANYON RD Ste 100 11.2 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 11.2 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
8970 WARNER AVE 11.7 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
9920 TALBERT AVE 11.7 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 11.8 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 11.8 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
6670 ALTON PKWY 1ST FL 12.3 miles
IRVINE, CA 92618
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 12.5 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 12.6 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
15302 EL PRADO RD 12.8 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
1690 W 6TH ST STE K 12.8 miles
CORONA, CA 92882
301 VICTORIA ST 13.0 miles
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 13.0 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 13.1 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 13.2 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 13.2 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 13.3 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 13.3 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 13.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 13.4 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
18561 BEACH BLVD 13.5 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 13.5 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 13.6 miles
Chino, CA 91710
9122 ADAMS AVE 13.7 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
15751 Rockfield Blvd 13.8 miles
Irvine, CA 92618
18811 FLORIDA ST 13.9 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
18335 VALLEY BLVD 13.9 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
2250 S. Main St # 105, 14.0 miles
Corona, CA 92882
18800 Main St Ste 111, 14.0 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
22741 LAMBERT ST 14.0 miles
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 14.2 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
118 W 9th St, 14.4 miles
Corona, CA 92882
800 S MAIN ST 14.4 miles
CORONA, CA 92882
400 NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 202 14.7 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
17487 HURLEY ST 14.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 14.9 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
24962 CALLE ARAGON 15.0 miles
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
800 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 108 15.0 miles
CORONA, CA 92879
320 SUPERIOR AVE. STE 150 15.1 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
1820 FULLERTON AVE 15.2 miles
CORONA, CA 92881
1419 SUPERIOR AVE STE 1 15.2 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
23521 Paseo De Valencia #302C, 15.5 miles
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 15.6 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
23961 CALLE DE LA MAGDALENA STE 230 15.6 miles
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 15.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
24451 HEALTH CENTER DR 15.8 miles
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
5475 WALNUT AVE 15.9 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
23962 ALICIA PKWY 15.9 miles
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
61 ARGONAUT 16.4 miles
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
502 S GAREY AVE 16.6 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 16.7 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
1716 W HOLT AVE 16.8 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 17.0 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 17.1 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 17.1 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
25431 CABOT RD STE 118 17.3 miles
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 17.8 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 17.9 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
2171 S GROVE AVE STE A 18.1 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 18.7 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
725 S ORANGE AVE 19.0 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 19.0 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
754 N MOUNTAIN AVE 19.1 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91762
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 19.1 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 19.1 miles
Covina, CA 91723
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 19.2 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
5205 Lakewood Blvd 19.2 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
4234 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 200 19.3 miles
Riverside, CA 92505
1350 W COVINA BLVD 19.3 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
1720 TERMINO AVE 19.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 19.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
25500 RANCHO NIGUEL RD STE 100 19.6 miles
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
10800 MAGNOLIA AVE MOB 1, 4TH FL, 4J 19.8 miles
RIVERSIDE, CA 92505
27800 MEDICAL CENTER RD STE118 19.8 miles
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
3550 E PHILADELPHIA ST STE 150 20.0 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
8891 CENTRAL AVE 20.1 miles
MONTCLAIR, CA 91763
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 20.1 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 20.1 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 20.2 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 20.5 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 20.6 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 21.2 miles
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 21.2 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 21.3 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 21.3 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
2920 Inland Empire Blvd Ste 108 21.4 miles
Ontario, CA 91764
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 21.5 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 21.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 21.6 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
1101 S MILLIKEN AVE STE C 21.6 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
3200 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD STE 100 21.7 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91764
999 San Bernardino Rd 21.8 miles
Upland, CA 91786
4045 E GUASTI RD STE 215 21.8 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 21.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
250 S GRAND AVE 22.0 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
402 S MILLIKEN AVE STE E2 22.0 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
1310 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 107 22.0 miles
UPLAND, CA 91786
599 INLAND CTR STE 105 22.0 miles
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
2776 PACIFIC AVE 22.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
3430 GARFIELD AVE 22.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
59 S MILLIKEN AVE STE 100 22.1 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 22.1 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
1250 PACIFIC AVE 22.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
8283 Grove Ave Ste 204, 22.2 miles
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
4325 E GUASTI RD 22.2 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
482 W WILLOW ST 22.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 22.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
3975 JACKSON ST. STE 104 22.4 miles
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
3865 JACKSON ST 22.5 miles
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 22.5 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
9041 MAGNOLIA AVE STE 107B 22.5 miles
RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 22.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 22.7 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 22.7 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 22.8 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
8805 HAVEN AVE STE 100 23.1 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
9405 FAIRWAY VIEW PL 23.2 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
100 Oceangate, P245 23.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 23.4 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 23.5 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 23.5 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 23.7 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
9300 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 104 24.0 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
10801 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE 105 24.1 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 24.1 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
10841 WHITE OAK AVE 24.1 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
9695 BASELINE RD 24.4 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 24.5 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 24.7 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
56 E DUARTE RD 24.8 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
14384 SLOVER AVE 24.8 miles
FONTANA, CA 92337
32241 CAMINO CAPISTRANO STE A105 24.8 miles
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
7777 MILLIKEN AVE STE A 24.9 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
DOT Physical Villa Park, CA
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 Villa Park, CA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Villa Park, CA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Villa Park, CA 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 Villa Park, CA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Villa Park, CA 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 Villa Park, CA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Villa Park, CA 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 Villa Park, CA 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 Villa Park, CA 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 Villa Park, CA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Villa Park, CA 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 Villa Park, CA, (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 Villa Park, CA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Villa Park, CA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Villa Park, CA location or DOT Drug Test Villa Park, CA 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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