DOT Physical West Chicago, IL
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, 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.
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 4.8 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
525 TYLER RD STE J 5.3 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 5.7 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
1188 E STATE ST STE D 5.9 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 5.9 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
309 WALNUT ST 6.1 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 6.2 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
2853 KIRK RD 6.3 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
1971 Gowdy Road 6.5 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 6.6 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 6.8 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 7.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
815 N RANDALL RD 7.2 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 7.3 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 7.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
701 WINTHROP AVE 7.7 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 7.8 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
113 W LAKE ST 7.9 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 8.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 8.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 8.1 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
3310 W Main St, 8.1 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 8.1 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 8.2 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
3052 WEBER DR 8.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 8.7 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
801 S WASHINGTON ST 8.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 8.9 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 9.3 miles
North Aurora, IL 60542
13641 S ROUTE 59 9.3 miles
Plainfield, IL 60544
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 9.4 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 9.5 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 9.6 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
1339 W LAKE ST 10.1 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 10.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1190 S NAPER BLVD 10.2 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 10.3 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
639 W NORTH AVE 10.7 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
1955 RANDI DR 10.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 10.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
151 S LINCOLN AVE 10.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
2000 OGDEN AVE 11.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 11.1 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
519 S ROSELLE RD 11.2 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
303 W LAKE ST 11.2 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
1870 W GALENA BLVD 11.7 miles
AURORA, IL 60506
1555 BARRINGTON RD 12.0 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 12.1 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 12.4 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 12.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
2334A W HIGGINS RD 12.5 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 12.5 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 12.6 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
361 W GOLF RD 12.8 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 12.8 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
1851 DOUGLAS RD 12.8 miles
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
7530 WOODWARD AVE 12.9 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 12.9 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 13.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 13.3 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
1113 Fairview Ave, 13.3 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
321 W LAKE ST STE C 13.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 13.4 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 13.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
3333 BEVERLY RD 13.5 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
484 W Boughton Rd, 13.6 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
565 N YORK ST 13.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 13.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 14.4 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
1240 IL ROUTE 83 14.4 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
18W125 RODGERS CT 14.6 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 14.8 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 14.9 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 14.9 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
7421 S CASS AVE 15.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
480 QUADRANGLE DR 15.0 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
726 S WEBER RD 15.2 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 15.3 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
1830 JARVIS AVE 15.3 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 15.7 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 15.8 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
2450 WOLF RD STE I 15.8 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 15.9 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
4949 EUCLID AVE 16.0 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 16.0 miles
ELGIN, IL 60124
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 16.1 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
24600 W 127TH ST 16.1 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 16.1 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 16.5 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 16.5 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 16.6 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
800 W CENTRAL RD 16.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 16.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 16.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
6701 US HIGHWAY 34 16.8 miles
OSWEGO, IL 60543
1545 HICKS RD 16.9 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
371 West Northwest Highway 16.9 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 16.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
10137 GRAND AVE 17.0 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 17.0 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
4200 MANNHEIM RD 17.1 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 17.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
ONSITE ONLY 17.2 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 17.3 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
2615 HARRISON ST 17.4 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
1060 S ELMHURST RD 17.5 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
125 N LA GRANGE RD 17.7 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 17.8 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
Fitness Department, 17.9 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
2380 S ELMHURST RD 18.1 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 18.1 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
337 W. Northwest Highway, 18.2 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 18.3 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
6170 JOLIET RD 18.7 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
1214 Brownwood Ste B 18.7 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
117 S COOK ST STE 306 18.9 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 19.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 19.7 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 19.7 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
9532 EAGLE WAY 19.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
770 E Dundee Rd 19.9 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
100 N RIVER RD 20.0 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
1122 W VETERANS PKWY 20.0 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
1100 W VETERANS PKWY 20.0 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
7222 W CERMAK RD 20.1 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 20.6 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 20.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 20.7 miles
Yorkville, IL 60560
7107 W BELMONT AVE 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
13332 Village Green Dr, 20.9 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 20.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
7742 W HIGGINS RD 20.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 20.9 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 21.0 miles
Barrington, IL 60010
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 21.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 21.3 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
On-Site ONLY 21.7 miles
Plainfield, IL 60586
537 N HARVEY AVE 21.7 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
413 S HARVEY AVE 21.7 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
8630 W GOLF RD 21.8 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1000 S HAMILTON ST 21.9 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
12151 REGENCY PKWY 21.9 miles
HUNTLEY, IL 60142
16221 W 159th St 22.1 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
350 Surryse Rd, 22.1 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
2306 ESSINGTON RD 22.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
15 S MCHENRY RD 22.5 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
5601 W CERMAK RD 22.7 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
16101 WEBER RD 22.8 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
544A W DUNDEE RD 22.9 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 22.9 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
6500 W 65TH ST 23.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
10350 Haligus Rd 23.0 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
14330 S WILL COOK RD 23.1 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
8755 S HARLEM AVE 23.4 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 23.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 23.4 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
12172 S IL ROUTE 47 112 23.5 miles
Huntley, IL 60142
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 23.7 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 23.8 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 23.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
6449 DEMPSTER ST 23.9 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
4211 N CICERO AVE 24.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
1 KRAFT CT 24.0 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 24.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
750 ESSINGTON RD 24.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
5911 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY,STE 108 24.2 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
5911 NORTHWEST HWY STE 108 24.3 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
800 N LARKIN AVE 24.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 24.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
1450 Busch Pkwy, 24.5 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 24.5 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
260 E Congress Pkwy Ste E, 24.6 miles
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 24.6 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
4940 S CICERO AVE 24.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
5015 W 65TH ST 24.7 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 24.7 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 24.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 24.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
330 MADISON ST STE B2 24.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
360 STATION DR 3RD FL 24.8 miles
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 24.9 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
333 MADISON ST 24.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 24.9 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
12255 S 80TH AVE 25.0 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
306 ERA DR 25.0 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
DOT Physical West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing West Chicago, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL location and DOT breath alcohol testing West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing West Chicago, IL.
To schedule a DOT Physical West Chicago, IL location or DOT Drug Test West Chicago, 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: West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 27,086 at the 2010 census. It was formerly named Junction and later Turner, after its founder, John B. Turner, president of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad (G&CU) in 1855. The city was initially established around the first junction of railroad lines in Illinois, and today is still served by the Union Pacific / West Metra service via West Chicago station.
According to the 2010 census, West Chicago has a total area of 15.141 square miles (39.22 km2), of which 14.8 square miles (38.33 km2) (or 97.75%) is land and 0.341 square miles (0.88 km2) (or 2.25%) is water.
Erastus Gary, of Pomfret, Connecticut homesteaded 760 acres (310 ha) on the banks of the DuPage River, just south of West Chicago's present day city limits in the 1830s. His son became "Judge" Elbert Henry Gary, the first CEO of America's first billion-dollar corporation, U.S. Steel, and for whom Gary, Indiana, is named. Gary also helped bring brothers Jesse and Warren Wheaton, founders of nearby Wheaton, Illinois, the DuPage County seat, from Connecticut to the Midwest. A pioneer cemetery on the old Gary Homestead, where a sawmill had been built by the Garys, just north of Gary's Mill Road, and north of its terminus at Illinois Route 59, was built over with apartment buildings in the 1960s.