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With 40 testing centers in the Bessemer 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.

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40 DOT Drug-Testing Centers in Bessemer

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709 Memorial Dr

2.78 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
709 Memorial Dr
Bessemer, AL 35022
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995 9th Ave Sw

2.83 mi
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995 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
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919 Medical Center Dr

2.92 mi
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919 Medical Center Dr
Bessemer, AL 35022
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4917 Promenade Pkwy Ste 107

5.22 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
4917 Promenade Pkwy Ste 107
Bessemer, AL 35022
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6554 Aaron Aronov Dr

5.23 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
6554 Aaron Aronov Dr
Fairfield, AL 35064
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4810 Bell Hill Rd

5.49 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
4810 Bell Hill Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
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4760 Eastern Valley Rd Ste 102

5.65 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
4760 Eastern Valley Rd Ste 102
Mc Calla, AL 35111
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5569 Grove Blvd Ste 121

6.26 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
5569 Grove Blvd Ste 121
Hoover, AL 35226
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110 Oxmoor Ct

7.00 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
110 Oxmoor Ct
Birmingham, AL 35209
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920 S 18th St Ste B

8.41 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: M-Th 8:30 AM-5:00 PM • F 8:30 AM-3:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
920 S 18th St Ste B
Birmingham, AL 35205
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1680 Montgomery Hwy

8.56 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1680 Montgomery Hwy
Hoover, AL 35216
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1678 Montgomery Hwy Ste 104

8.57 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1678 Montgomery Hwy Ste 104
Birmingham, AL 35216
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1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 301

8.62 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 301
Birmingham, AL 35209
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2757 Green Springs Hwy

8.89 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2757 Green Springs Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35209
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3321 Lorna Rd Ste 6

9.02 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
3321 Lorna Rd Ste 6
Birmingham, AL 35216
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833 Princeton Ave Sw

9.15 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
833 Princeton Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
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701 Princeton Ave Sw

9.24 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
701 Princeton Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
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2146 Centennial Dr

9.32 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2146 Centennial Dr
Hoover, AL 35216
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1360 Montgomery Hwy Ste 114

9.49 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1360 Montgomery Hwy Ste 114
Vestavia, AL 35216
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200 Montgomery Hwy Ste 100

10.32 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
200 Montgomery Hwy Ste 100
Vestavia, AL 35216
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616 9th St S

10.46 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
616 9th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233
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1201 11th Ave S Ste 100

10.65 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1201 11th Ave S Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35205
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2500 Southlake Park

10.75 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2500 Southlake Park
Hoover, AL 35244
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2018 Brookwood Medical Center Dr Ste G2

10.97 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2018 Brookwood Medical Center Dr Ste G2
Birmingham, AL 35209
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2970 Pelham Pkwy

10.97 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2970 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124
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1919 28th Ave S Ste 123

11.03 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1919 28th Ave S Ste 123
Homewood, AL 35209
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1500 4th Ave S

11.04 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1500 4th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
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513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 506, Brookwood Medical Plaza

11.19 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 506, Brookwood Medical Plaza
Birmingham, AL 35209
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3143 Pelham Pkwy Ste 100

11.43 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
3143 Pelham Pkwy Ste 100
Pelham, AL 35124
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2124 4th Ave S

11.61 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2124 4th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
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7 Office Park Cir

11.94 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
7 Office Park Cir
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
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1664 Forestdale Blvd

12.05 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1664 Forestdale Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35214
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2700 10th Ave S Bldg 2 Ste 103

12.13 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2700 10th Ave S Bldg 2 Ste 103
Birmingham, AL 35205
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3221 3rd Ave S

12.64 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
3221 3rd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35222
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3001 27th St N

13.07 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
3001 27th St N
Birmingham, AL 35207
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5410 Highway 280 Ste 100

13.17 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
5410 Highway 280 Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35242
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120 Colonial Promenade Pkwy

14.73 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
120 Colonial Promenade Pkwy
Alabaster, AL 35007
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800 Montclair Rd

15.22 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
800 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
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101 Missionary Rdg Ste 100

16.36 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
101 Missionary Rdg Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35242
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2038 Springdale Ln

16.77 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: M Vary✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2038 Springdale Ln
Birmingham, AL 35217
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Bessemer, PA DOT Physical - What You Need to Know

The Department of Transportation mandates a thorough health check-up for all commercial motor vehicle operators. The DOT physical is a key assessment to confirm that these drivers are safely equipped, both physically and mentally, to handle large vehicles on busy streets. Conducted by a certified medical professional listed in the National Registry, passing this test enables the issuance of a DOT medical certificate, necessary for maintaining a CDL license under FMCSA norms. If other DOT agencies regulate you, call 800-221-4291 for guidance.

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

This applies specifically to Bessemer, WI.

Who needs a DOT Physical?

A current DOT medical certificate (card) is necessary if you:

  • Possess a CDL- class A, B, or C for interstate work
  • Operate vehicles exceeding 10,001 lbs. GVWR interstate
  • Convey more than 8 fare-paying passengers or over 15 non-fare passengers
  • Carry hazardous materials needing DOT placards
  • Are employed by companies under DOT regulation, like FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, or USCG, requiring DOT medical approval in Bessemer, NY

DOT Physical Near Bessemer, PA

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What to bring with you to a DOT Physical?

  • State ID or government-issued ID
  • Glasses or contacts with prescription
  • List of medications and doses
  • CPAP usage report (if applicable)
  • Specialist approvals (for heart, sleep disorders, diabetes, etc.)
  • Recent A1C or blood pressure readings if monitored
You must include these for your examination in Bessemer, KY, for comprehensive assessment and certification.

What happens if I fail a DOT Physical?

  • No Medical card will be issued
  • Temporary disqualification
  • Referral for treatment to your primary care doctor
  • FMCSA exemptions for certain medical conditions
  • Employer Notification
  • Next Steps (address the medical issues and retake the exam)

Failing the exam means the driver has to address the medical issues before another attempt. Bessemer, RI drivers, like those in all states, must meet these criteria to ensure the safety of their commercial driving operations.

What Will Fail a DOT Physical?

Medical Conditions That Can Fail a DOT Physical

  • Vision & Hearing: Vision not meeting 20/40 in each eye (even with correction), failing to identify traffic colors, or hearing deficiently.
  • Blood Pressure & Heart Disease: Uncontrolled high blood pressure, recent cardiac events, or certain heart devices.
  • Diabetes: Poorly controlled diabetes causing dangerous conditions or nerve damage interfering with driving.
  • Sleep Apnea & Respiratory: Untreated apnea causing sleepiness or serious lung conditions.
  • Neurological: Epilepsy or conditions causing blackouts.
  • Substance Abuse: Illegal drug use or unsafe prescription medication use.
  • Psychiatric & Cognitive: Severe mental illness or cognitive issues affecting judgment.

Sometimes, such conditions may only result in temporary disqualification while waiting for medical documentation like blood pressure control.

References:
- FMCSA Medical Examiner Physical Qualification Standards (§391.41)
- 49 CFR Part 391 - Qualification of Drivers
- Medical Examiner's Handbook
- FMCSA Driver Exemptions

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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.

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