06/05/2025
Although we are not "officially" in summer yet, summer has begun for many. Throughout summer, we will post a little about our business, some fun facts, services we offer, and some information and facts about those services with, "Straight to the point: Here's the Scoop!" (What is your favorite kind of ice cream?)
Starting off: DOT physicals and why they are performed.
A DOT physical is a medical exam required for commercial vehicle drivers to ensure they are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates this exam to protect public safety.
Things that are required for a DOT Physical:
A medical history and answering questions about your medical history. Going over your medications and why you take them, going over surgery history, etc.
Blood pressure, Weight, Vision check, Hearing check, reflexes, strength, listening to the heart and lungs, among others.
One common questions and complaint we get often is the Urinalysis. You ARE required to do a urinalysis on each new exam. This is NOT a drug test (a drug test may/can be done as well, but not included in the exam). The urinalysis tests for sugar, Protein, Blood, and Specific Gravity. These are things used to check for certain health conditions and is a vital part to the exam. Some companies require you to do both, the DOT Physical (that includes the urinalysis) and a Drug Test (sometimes also called "NDOT or DOT Urine Collection" or "NDOT or DOT Urine" on certain forms).
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https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/medical/driver-medical-requirements/driver-medical-fitness-duty
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-dot-physical