DOT Physical Woodbourne, PA
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Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT Physicals in Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, 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.
930 TOWN CENTER DR STE G30 1.0 miles
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
586 Middletown Blvd, Suite C-11 1.1 miles
Langhorne, PA 19047
301 OXFORD VALLEY RD STE 1104 1.3 miles
YARDLEY, PA 19067
304 FLORAL VALE BLVD 1.3 miles
YARDLEY, PA 19067
380 OXFORD VALLEY RD 1.4 miles
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
360 OXFORD VALLEY RD 1.4 miles
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
701 FLORAL VALE BLVD STE 701 1.4 miles
YARDLEY, PA 19067
333 N Oxford Valley Road, Suite 203 1.9 miles
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
PO BOX 233 3.1 miles
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
605 S QUEEN ANNE DR 3.3 miles
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
1854 VETERANS HWY 4.4 miles
LEVITTOWN, PA 19056
153 Levittown Pkwy, Suite 5A 5.5 miles
Levittown, PA 19055
210 E. Street Road, 3rd Floor, Ste 3D 6.7 miles
Feasterville, PA 19053
130 Almshouse Rd, 6.7 miles
Richboro, PA 18954
501 BATH RD 6.7 miles
BRISTOL, PA 19007
2966 STREET RD 6.9 miles
BENSALEM, PA 19020
200 Commerce Circle, Bristol Park Shopping Center 7.2 miles
Bristol, PA 19007
1000 OLDHAM CT 7.3 miles
BENSALEM, PA 19020
750 BRUNSWICK AVE 7.7 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8638
832 BRUNSWICK AVE 7.7 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8638
601 HAMILTON AVE 7.8 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8629
2837 SOUTHAMPTON RD 8.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
2804 SOUTHAMPTON RD 8.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
4022 Woodhaven Rd, 9.0 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19154
2500 US HIGHWAY 1 9.4 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 8648
1800 BYBERRY RD STE 705 10.1 miles
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
1544 KUSER RD STE C9 10.2 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8619
1117 MEARNS RD 10.2 miles
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
10800 KNIGHTS RD STE 206 10.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
2103 MOUNT HOLLY RD 10.4 miles
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
1255 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD 10.4 miles
MERCERVILLE, NJ 8619
811 SUNSET ROAD 10.5 miles
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
1225 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Suite 201 10.5 miles
Hamilton, NJ 8619
9808 Bustleton Avenue, 10.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19115
220 Sunset Rd, Suite 5D 10.5 miles
Willingboro, NJ 8046
168 Franklin Corner Rd, Bldg. 2, Suite 1D 10.9 miles
Lawrenceville, NJ 8648
218A SUNSET RD 11.0 miles
WILLINGBORO, NJ 8046
1670 WHITEHORSE HAMILTON SQUARE RD 11.1 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102 11.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
2 HAMILTON HEALTH PL 11.4 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
811 HIGHWAY 33 11.6 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8619
2417 Welsh Rd, 11.6 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19114
4318 ROUTE 130 11.9 miles
WILLINGBORO, NJ 8046
2222 HIGHWAY 33 STE H 12.2 miles
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
Buckingham Green Shopping Cent, 4920 York Rd Unit 2 12.5 miles
Holicong, PA 18928
1468 OLD YORK RD 13.0 miles
ABINGTON, PA 19001
2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A 13.1 miles
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090
1419 Old York Rd, 13.1 miles
Abington, PA 19001
200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230, 13.2 miles
Horsham, PA 19044
101 BURRS RD BLDG 2 STE A 13.3 miles
WESTAMPTON, NJ 8060
1432 EASTON RD STE 3C 13.3 miles
WARRINGTON, PA 18976
7528 Frankford Ave, 13.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19136
1 WASHINGTON BLVD STE A 13.6 miles
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ 8691
7439 FRANKFORD AVE 2ND FL 13.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
201 PRECISION RD 14.0 miles
HORSHAM, PA 19044
700 Cottman Ave, 14.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road 14.2 miles
Jenkintown, PA 19046
275 S MAIN ST STE 4 14.5 miles
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
6940 State Rd 14.6 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19135
6555 Roosevelt Blvd., 14.6 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19149
1430 US 130 North, 14.6 miles
Cinnaminson, NJ 8077
1210 ROUTE 130 N STE 1438 14.8 miles
CINNAMINSON, NJ 8077
2010 LEVICK ST 14.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
100 E BROAD ST 15.2 miles
PALMYRA, NJ 8065
6129 PALMETTO ST 15.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
800 W STATE ST STE 102 15.5 miles
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
401 YOUNG AVE URGENT CARE 15.5 miles
MOORESTOWN, NJ 8057
1613 Route 38, 15.9 miles
Lumberton, NJ 8048
252 W Swamp Rd, 15.9 miles
Doylestown, PA 18901
5675 N Front St, Store 260 16.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19120
5000 FRANKFORD AVE Wakling Building 16.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
9370 N CRESCENT BLVD STE 200 16.6 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8110
4501 Castor Ave, 16.7 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19124
1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270 16.8 miles
Wyncote, PA 19095
246 Main Street, Cherry Hill P, Suite 202 16.8 miles
New Paltz, NY 12561
1456 FERRY ROAD, UNIT 401 16.9 miles
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 17.0 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
515 Pennsylvania Ave, 17.3 miles
Ft Washington, PA 19034
535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 17.3 miles
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 17.8 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
1700 Horizon Dr, Suite 205 17.8 miles
Chalfont, PA 18914
1500 HORIZON DR STE 102 17.9 miles
CHALFONT, PA 18914
60 W MAIN ST, 18.0 miles
MAPLE SHADE, NJ 8052
2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 18.0 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19144
817 E GATE DR STE 102 18.1 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
5322 MAGNOLIA ST 18.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
3400 ARAMINGO AVE, STE 4 18.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
3356 Aramingo Ave 18.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19134
1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103 18.4 miles
Flourtown, PA 19031
2322 ROUTE 38 19.0 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
150 CENTURY PKWY STE B 19.2 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
111 CHURCH RD 19.8 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
16000 HORIZON WAY STE 600 19.8 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
100 E LEHIGH AVE STE 106 MAB BUILDING 19.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
2131 N Broad St, 20.0 miles
Lansdale, PA 19446
2031 N BROAD ST STE 127 20.1 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
4A Eves Drive, Suite 110 20.1 miles
Marlton, NJ 8053
1040 Kings Hwy, Suite 102 20.1 miles
Cherry Hill, NJ 8034
1970 N BROAD ST 20.1 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
800 HADDONFIELD RD 20.2 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
10000 LINCOLN DR E STE 201 20.2 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
32 MAPLE AVE 20.5 miles
LINE LEXINGTON, PA 18932
1601 N KINGS HWY, STE 100 20.6 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8034
1313 N BROAD ST 20.6 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
525 Jamestown Street, 20.6 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19128
5255 MARLTON PIKE 20.6 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8109
5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 20.7 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
175 Route 70, 20.7 miles
Medford, NJ 8055
6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 20.7 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
12000 LINCOLN DR W UNIT 308 20.7 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
826 N BROAD ST 20.7 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
55 E ROUTE 70 20.7 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
525 N BROAD ST 20.8 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
724 Dekalb Pike, 21.0 miles
Blue Bell, PA 19422
PO BOX 754 21.3 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
403 US HIGHWAY 202 21.3 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
Cooper River Plaza West, 6981 North Park Drive Suite 20 21.3 miles
Pennsauken, NJ 8109
3 COOPER PLZ RM 517 21.5 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8103
1019 S BROAD ST 21.5 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 21.7 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
807 Haddon Ave, 21.8 miles
Haddonfield, NJ 8033
716 N 24TH ST 22.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
227 N. Broad St, 22.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19107
230 N BROAD ST 22.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 22.2 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 22.2 miles
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
309 Walter E Foran Blvd, 22.3 miles
Flemington, NJ 8822
230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101 22.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
149 STATE ROUTE 31 22.7 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
2961 YORKSHIP SQ HISTORICAL FAIRVIEW 22.9 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
1000 ATLANTIC AVE Family Health Center 22.9 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
2100 WESCOTT DR 22.9 miles
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
1 REED ST 23.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
720--730 E Johnson Highway, 23.2 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
2401 E EVESHAM RD, STE C 23.3 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
934 MONTGOMERY AVE 23.5 miles
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
708 Route 113, 23.6 miles
Souderton, PA 18964
2309 E EVESHAM RD STE 104 23.6 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
1311 N 52ND ST 23.7 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
ONSITE ONLY 23.7 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
515 Grove Street, Suite 1 A 23.9 miles
Haddon Heights, NJ 8035
500 B GROVE ST 23.9 miles
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 8035
200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 24.0 miles
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
1900 S BROAD ST 24.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1437 Dekalb St, 24.0 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11 24.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1444 W PASSYUNK AVE 24.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2 24.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
2219 S Broad St, 24.2 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
6 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 24.3 miles
MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ 8059
330 W. Oregon Avenue, 24.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 24.4 miles
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
104 S BROADWAY 24.4 miles
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 8030
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 24.4 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 LAUREL OAKS CORPORATE CENTER 24.5 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
1101 White Horse Rd, 24.7 miles
Voorhees, NJ 8043
6 FELLEN PL 25.0 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
DOT Physical Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, PA
Call (800)-221-4291
DOT Drug Testing Woodbourne, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides DOT drug testing in Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, PA location or DOT Breath Alcohol Test Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, PA location and DOT breath alcohol testing Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, PA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our DOT Alcohol Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, 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 Woodbourne, PA and DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Woodbourne, PA.
To schedule a DOT Physical Woodbourne, PA location or DOT Drug Test Woodbourne, 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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