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...
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...
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...
We all want to be safe and healthy for years to come. Here are some tips of simple ways you can protect yourself on the road. Posture Concerns Spending hours in a truck every day can cause serious posture problems and bad habits over time. Habits such as slouching or...
Many truckers spend most of their daily life on the road. This means spending a large portion of our lives in a seated position with minimal movement which makes it difficult to keep our health in good order. Here are 3 health problems and things that truckers...
If you’ve been denied a CDL medical certificate because of medication use, it may have been done in error. You may still be medically qualified to drive! Unfortunately, this causes a major disruption in the driver’s ability of making a living. As President of the...
