If you work in the transportation industry, you probably already know you must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination to maintain your commercial driver’s license (CDL). But if you’re a first-time CDL applicant, or it’s just been a while since your last examination, you may wonder what the process entails. Don’t worry! Let’s […]
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Drug Testing Laws: Navigating Legalities and Compliance
Drug testing in the workplace has become more and more common over the past few decades. There are testing categories mandated state by state and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Here are some tips for navigating the legalities and compliance so your workplace and your employees […]
Preparing for DOT Physicals: Tips for a Successful Examination
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is important for commercial drivers to ensure their overall health and fitness to operate vehicles safely. The patient must pass their DOT test to allow them to either continue with their employment or retain it. Here are some valuable tips and recommendations to help you prepare for successful […]
What to Expect During a DOT Physical: The Examination Process
If you are a commercial driver or aspiring to become one, undergoing a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is a requirement. This comprehensive medical evaluation ensures that you are physically fit to handle the demands of operating a commercial vehicle. To help you prepare for your DOT physical, here is a breakdown of what […]
Getting Your DOT Physical
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates that interstate drivers of heavy vehicles undergo complete physical examinations every two years to maintain their CDLs, or commercial driver’s licenses. Get this important assessment with a professional listed on the National Registry Of Certified Medical Examiners. Let’s talk about the importance of the DOT physical examination […]
Top Reasons You Need a DOT Physical
If you’re beginning a career in the transportation industry, you’ve probably heard of a DOT physical. You may be carrying heavy freight or transporting a large number of people via bus. Whatever the circumstance, you need a DOT–Department of Transportation–physical to complete the employment process and keep your work status current. WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists […]
Reasons a Driver May Fail a DOT Physical
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical isn’t aimed at testing your driving skills. Instead, it is to assess your health conditions to determine if you’re physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle. Is there anything that can hinder you from passing a DOT physical? There are a number of reasons why you may fail a […]
What do DOT drug tests check for?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is cognizant of how Illicit drug use by people operating commercial vehicles is especially detrimental to the transportation industry as well as to the traveling public. This is why it requires companies in the transportation industry to have their employees in safety-sensitive positions participate in the DOT Drug Testing Program. […]
What Does a DOT Physical Consist Of?
A position of employment that requires a high standard of safety for both the employee and the public necessitates a pre-employment physical, specifically a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, in order to obtain a commercial driver’s license. A DOT physical is mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and their guidelines for employee […]
Who Needs to Get a DOT Physical?
In the United States and many other parts of the world, vehicular crashes are a public health concern. Injuries and deaths from crashes are preventable if we all take the necessary steps to ensure road safety for everyone. One crucial part of this is undergoing a DOT physical if you drive a commercial vehicle. If […]
