DOT Physical Exams - Alton, IA

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With 38 testing centers in the Alton area, we offer drug and alcohol testing for employment, probation and DOT requirements. Additional services include DOT consortium enrollment, DNA Testing and background checks. Order your tests and services online or call (800) 221-4291.

38 DOT Drug-Testing Centers in Alton

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1000 Lincoln Cir Se

1.90 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1000 Lincoln Cir Se
Orange City, IA 51041

38 19th St Sw

9.68 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
38 19th St Sw
Sioux Center, IA 51250

714 Lincoln St Ne

15.07 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
714 Lincoln St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031

400 Plymouth St Sw

15.77 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
400 Plymouth St Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031

118 N 7th Ave

16.03 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 06:30 AM - 04:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
118 N 7th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201

1202 21st Ave

20.28 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 07:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
1202 21st Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247

255 N Welch Ave

21.60 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Lunch: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
255 N Welch Ave
Primghar, IA 51245

1111 11th St

23.73 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM • Sat:,Sun: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1111 11th St
Hawarden, IA 51023

300 Sioux Valley Dr

28.20 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: ✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
300 Sioux Valley Dr
Cherokee, IA 51012

Po Box 135 222 Reed St

28.32 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
Po Box 135 222 Reed St
Akron, IA 51001

1212 Starview Dr

29.50 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM • Sat:,Sun: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1212 Starview Dr
Hinton, IA 51024

231 N 8th Ave W

29.69 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
231 N 8th Ave W
Hartley, IA 51346

600 9th Ave N

31.04 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
600 9th Ave N
Sibley, IA 51249

803 S Greene St

31.22 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
803 S Greene St
Rock Rapids, IA 51246

315 1st Ave Ste 208

31.63 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 07:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
315 1st Ave Ste 208
Rock Rapids, IA 51246

440 N Hiawatha Dr

35.23 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
440 N Hiawatha Dr
Canton, SD 57013

2501 Pierce St

38.21 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2501 Pierce St
Sioux City, IA 51104

204 E Main St

39.97 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
204 E Main St
Elk Point, SD 57025

5885 Sunnybrook Dr

40.37 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
5885 Sunnybrook Dr
Sioux City, IA 51106

3100 S Lakeport St

40.50 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
3100 S Lakeport St
Sioux City, IA 51106

4230 War Eagle Dr

41.09 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM (Lunch: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM)⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
4230 War Eagle Dr
Sioux City, IA 51109

112 N Kiel St

41.78 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
112 N Kiel St
Holstein, IA 51025

307 E Main St

42.04 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
307 E Main St
Anthon, IA 51004

3500 Singing Hills Blvd Ste 100

42.07 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM
3500 Singing Hills Blvd Ste 100
Sioux City, IA 51106

3400 Singing Hills Blvd

42.12 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
3400 Singing Hills Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51106

1204 W 18th St

44.38 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
1204 W 18th St
Spencer, IA 51301

905 S Grand Ave

44.82 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 06:00 AM - 03:00 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
905 S Grand Ave
Spencer, IA 51301

116 E 11th St Ste 101

45.16 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
116 E 11th St Ste 101
Spencer, IA 51301

1200 1st Ave E

45.16 mi
🕑 Facility: Mon–Fri: 06:30 AM - 03:00 PM⚡ Drug Screens: Mon–Fri: 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
1200 1st Ave E
Spencer, IA 51301

2015 W 5th St

46.17 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2015 W 5th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588

620 Northwestern Dr

46.52 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
620 Northwestern Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588

220 S Cliff Ave Ste 120

46.55 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
220 S Cliff Ave Ste 120
Harrisburg, SD 57032

323 W Milwaukee Ave Ste 1

47.11 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
323 W Milwaukee Ave Ste 1
Storm Lake, IA 50588

319 W 5th St

47.26 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
319 W 5th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588

8100 E 38th St

47.95 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
8100 E 38th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110

20 S Plum St

48.24 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
20 S Plum St
Vermillion, SD 57069

1600 N Kniss Ave

48.32 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM • Sat:,Sun: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1600 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156

1018 6th Ave

48.47 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1018 6th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187

Alton, IA DOT Physical - What You Need to Know

A DOT physical is a thorough health examination mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for all drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This checkup is crucial to confirm that drivers are in the right physical, mental, and emotional condition to safely maneuver large vehicles on public streets. A certified medical examiner (CME) enlisted on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) conducts the DOT physical. Successfully passing the physical allows drivers to obtain a DOT medical certificate (also recognized as a DOT medical card), which is necessary for maintaining a current CDL under FMCSA guidelines. If you're governed by a different DOT agency and require help identifying the necessary DOT physical, reach out to us at 800-221-4291.

During your exam, the medical examiner will complete a thorough health assessment to determine if you meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) medical standards. The process typically includes:

What Does a DOT Physical Include?

Health History Review
Vision Test

Hearing Test
Urinalysis

Vital Signs
Physical Examination

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What is checked in a DOT Physical?

  • Health history review and medication assessment
  • Vision screening (corrective lenses allowed; minimum standards apply)
  • Hearing assessment (forced whisper or audiometry)
  • Blood pressure and pulse rate
  • Physical examination (systems review)
  • Urinalysis (specific gravity, protein, glucose)

Upon successful completion, your Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) may be issued for up to 24 months. Some conditions may require shorter certification or specialist documentation. Alton, NV regulations must also be considered.

Who needs a DOT Physical?

A valid DOT medical certificate is needed if you:

  • Possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) - A, B, or C for interstate trade
  • Operate a vehicle exceeding 10,001 lbs. GVWR in interstate trade
  • Carry more than 8 passengers (for a fee) or over 15 passengers (not for a fee)
  • Transport hazardous items requiring DOT-regulated placarding
  • Are employed by DOT-regulated organizations such as FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, or USCG where a DOT medical qualification is obligatory. Alton, NJ.

What to bring with you to a DOT Physical?

  • Official photo ID issued by the government
  • Corrective eyewear and prescription
  • List indicating medications and dosages
  • CPAP usage data (if relevant)
  • Clearances from specialists (for heart issues, sleep apnea, diabetes, etc.)
  • Latest A1C/blood pressure logs if monitored

Ensure these are with you for the process in Alton, AZ.

What happens if I fail a DOT Physical?

  • Denial of Medical card issuance
  • Imposition of short-term disqualification
  • Recommendations for primary care consultation
  • FMCSA can provide certain medical conditional exemptions
  • Your employer receives notice regarding status
  • It is essential to voice the medical challenges, seek remedies, and take the exam again, especially within Alton, OK.

What Will Fail a DOT Physical?

Medical Conditions That Can Fail a DOT Physical

  • Vision & Hearing: Vision under 20/40 per eye (corrected), inability to differentiate traffic light colors, or hearing failure to detect a whisper at 5 feet.
  • Blood Pressure & Heart Disease: Uncontrolled high blood pressure (≥180/110 mmHg), recent cardiac event, stroke, unmanaged angina, or unapproved defibrillator.
  • Diabetes: Uncontrolled cases causing hypoglycemic episodes, or complications like neuropathy impairing safe driving.
  • Sleep Apnea & Respiratory Issues: Untreated apnea causing fatigue, or serious lung conditions reducing oxygen levels.
  • Neurological Disorders: Epilepsy (without exemptions), conditions causing sudden unconsciousness or tremors.
  • Substance Abuse: Current illegal drug use, alcohol addiction, or prescription abuse impacting driving abilities.
  • Psychiatric & Cognitive Disorders: Severe mental illness (e.g., untreated schizophrenia, severe bipolar) or cognitive deficits affecting decision-making.

Temporary vs. Permanent Disqualification: Some issues might temporarily disqualify you until clearance is given (e.g., stabilized hypertension). Others, like unmanaged epilepsy, might cause a permanent disqualification under FMCSA standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A DOT physical typically includes a review of the driver’s health history and medications, vision screening, hearing assessment, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse), urinalysis (checking specific gravity, protein, glucose), and a full physical examination by a certified medical examiner. Upon passing, a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT medical card) may be issued for up to 24 months.
You must have a valid DOT medical certificate if you: hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A, B or C for interstate commerce; operate a vehicle over 10,001 lbs GVWR in interstate commerce; transport more than eight passengers (for hire) or over fifteen passengers (not for hire); or transport hazardous materials requiring placarding under DOT regulations.
DOT physicals are offered at test centres in all cities and all states, through Accredited Drug Testing’s nationwide network. You can schedule by calling 1-800-221-4291.
You should bring a government-issued photo ID; glasses or contact lenses and the prescription; a list of medications and dosages; CPAP usage data if applicable; and any specialist clearance letters or physician documentation (for conditions like heart disease, sleep apnea, diabetes) to your DOT physical.
If you fail the DOT physical, you will not receive the medical card; you may be temporarily or permanently disqualified depending on the condition; you will need to address any medical issues (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, untreated sleep apnea, recent myocardial infarction) and then be re-examined.

Customer Reviews

Excellent service!

Excellent service! Trish went above and beyond to find me a testing site as close to my home as possible. Results were faster than expected, as well. Thanks for your help, Trish and Accredited!

Es Hache - 4/13/2025

Super Easy!

Super easy to set up an appointment through the phone. They walked me through all the steps and found me a location right near my house. Would definitely recommend!

Aldita Lumaj - 1/17/2025

Great experience

Great experience and great lab. Customer service agent was very helpful.

Jenna Bee - 2/19/2025

Polite

I ran into a situation because the Guthrie had closed and I had to go to well care and they were right on it. I had no problems when I called to get connected with welcare everything worked out and I didn't even have to wait.they were polite and talked with the receptionist for me once I got them on the phone.

Sayre - 8/19/2024

Fast and efficient service

Fast and efficient service for employers wanting to do pre employment drug screening that meets DOT requirements!!

Mary Thomas - 4/5/2025

Very helpful

They were very helpful in finding a place to get tested on the route back home! They made a difficult time seem easy with no judgement!

Anne Creden - 11/19/2024

Excellant Performance

The visit here is always the best . The place is always really clean. The employees are super courteous, very polite, and professional. This is the only drug lab I like to go do my drug and alcohol test. I would like to tell them thank you so much for thier excellent performance and job

Eli Gonzalez - 1/4/2025

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Micheal Ankenbrandt - 2/19/2025

Accredited has been wonderful to work with!

Accredited has been wonderful to work with! My court ordered tests are on a very strange schedule but every time I call, they are quick to schedule me and are always able to find a location that works for where I’m at and when! Thank you for making this rather undesirable situation less stressful and efficient.

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quick to assist

They are very quick to assist with your orders and they helped when I needed to find a new testing facility.

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