Eye exams are a part of DOT physicals, and a certified medical examiner must perform them. These eye exams measure the driver’s visual perception. If you are applying for your commercial driver’s license, you must pass the eye exam before you start your CDL training. You can search for a “DOT physical near me” to…
Being on the road driving can hit your health hard. Sitting in one place for hours can impact your circulatory system and hurt your legs and back, making you feel less like exercising when you do get a break. Long distance driving also requires you to be focused for long hours, which may lead drivers…
If you are a professional truck or bus driver, then you’re familiar with Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. They can be nerve-wracking if you are unprepared or don’t know what to expect. Here are some common questions drivers have and the answers you might be looking for: Do You Need A Physical? If you are…
Posture Concerns Spending hours in a truck every day can cause serious posture problems and bad habits over time. Habits such as slouching or letting our shoulders roll forward. You can talk with your doctor or a physical therapist about ways you can minimize these problems. Some truckers use back support seat cushions, and even…