7 Reasons You Should Require All New Hires Have a DOT Exam
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7 Reasons You Should Require All New Hires Have a DOT Exam

The hiring process is an investment in time and money. It drags you away from profit-producing activities and starts a round of training for the new hire. As the new employee learns the ropes, they may work slower. And they often shadow your best employees, who must also slow down to train the newbie. Hiring…

Direct Observation Urine Collection: When And How?
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Direct Observation Urine Collection: When And How?

The Department of Transportation doesn’t want to invade a person’s privacy. When an employee comes in for testing, they enter the restroom alone, collect urine in the specimen jar, and hand it in as they leave the restroom. This system works in most cases but relies heavily on honesty and compliance with rules and procedures….

Medical Marijuana: How it Can Affect Your CDL Status
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Medical Marijuana: How it Can Affect Your CDL Status

Medical marijuana is scientifically proven to aid people with certain physical and mental illnesses. And, like many medicines, whether derived from plants or chemically created, marijuana has side effects. Is prescribed marijuana legal when driving with a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)? Can CDL drivers use marijuana on vacations and days off? What happens if a…

7 Factors That Can Affect Blood Pressure During DOT Physical
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7 Factors That Can Affect Blood Pressure During DOT Physical

If you have your commercial driver’s license (CDL), you may need a physical exam. Your blood pressure is a vital aspect of the physical and an important indicator of your health. Untreated high or low blood pressure can lead to avoidable accidents, so it’s important to know your blood pressure is within the acceptable range….

Navigating Physical Exams For Commercial Drivers With Depression
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Navigating Physical Exams For Commercial Drivers With Depression

Without commercial drivers like you, grocery stores would be bare, fast food chains wouldn’t have ingredients to supersize meals, and gas stations wouldn’t have fuel to get everyone to their destinations. You know your career is vital for everyone’s lives, but it shouldn’t jeopardize your mental health. You face several challenges in your job: long…

5 Crucial DOT Medical Examiner Certification Questions
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5 Crucial DOT Medical Examiner Certification Questions

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires commercial drivers to have routine physicals to ensure they are healthy enough to drive without endangering themselves or the public. A variety of healthcare professionals can administer these exams. However, to become a DOT medical examiner, you must meet specific requirements. Only certain medical professionals can become a medical…