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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...
What guidelines must DOT medical examiners follow during physicals?
Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals are unlike any other routine physical examination. A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) certified medical examiner must conduct the exam. The entire exam and documentation must follow strict procedures. To...
3 Requirements For Breath Alcohol Technician Certification
Suppose you have taken a job that requires you to become qualified as a breath alcohol technician, or you simply want to make extra money with a side hustle. Either way, it’s essential to know the DOT requirements for breath alcohol technicians. Here are the crucial...
Watch Out For DOT Medical Examiner Fraud
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires commercial drivers in safety-sensitive positions to have a physical to ensure they won’t have avoidable medical emergencies or cause crashes while operating a commercial vehicle. Medical examiners must take a...
How can companies ensure their commercial drivers have valid DOT physicals?
Figuring out the best way to ensure compliance with commercial drivers’ DOT physical requirements can be a feat of mental gymnastics. The first step to ensuring compliance is to appoint a designated person or team within the company to manage it. After that, these...
Is Commercial Truck Driving the Perfect Veteran Career?
As a society, we expect speedy Amazon deliveries, a wide array of fresh produce, and efficient retail shipping options. Because of this, the demand for skilled commercial drivers is increasing, and the pool isn’t growing fast enough to keep up with our growing...
5 DOT Testing Violations Commercial Drivers Must Know
If you are a professional driver, your employer and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have various regulations you must follow to keep your commercial driver’s license in good standing and operate a commercial vehicle safely. One policy they take seriously is...
Should companies do pre-employment alcohol testing?
To test or not to test? It can be challenging to distinguish if early screening will have added benefits or if it will be yet another cost and hoop that prospective employees will have to jump through. These business people discuss the factors to consider before...
Dispelling 5 Myths About Drug Testing
Whether you are an experienced truck driver, starting in the field, or are in another safety-sensitive role, you must pass a drug test semi-regularly. If it’s company-mandated, it’s to maintain a safe work environment. However, the DOT also requires testing to ensure...
7 Facts For Employers About DOT Drug and Breath Alcohol Testing
Even though the Department of Transportation (DOT) sets the guidelines and regulations, employers have responsibilities to ensure compliance. You must take the initiative to prevent your employees from using drugs and alcohol, especially in safety-sensitive jobs. If...
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Starting Your Own DOT Drug Testing Business
So, you’ve decided to open your own drug testing business. There are multiple arenas where your services will be needed, from worried parents with wayward teens to truck drivers hauling goods across the nation. Here are some things to keep in mind moving toward that...
Can You Pass a DOT Medical Exam With a Heart Murmur?
A normal heart rhythm, as heard through a stethoscope, has two distinct beats. A whooshing sound can indicate a heart murmur. Blood may be passing through the heart in an atypical fashion. It may be a condition you were born with or a sign of disease. The type of...
What Does the DOT Physical Exam Urine Sample Test For?
Have you ever wondered what tests they run on the DOT exam urine sample? Does it check for drugs and alcohol? Does it test for kidney function? Do they check blood glucose levels? The DOT physical exam is designed to determine if you are physically and mentally well...
Facts that May Help You Pass the DOT Medical Exam
Have you been worrying about your upcoming DOT exam? If you have existing health issues, you might wonder if you’ll pass. You may have heard stories from a coworker about the challenges another driver faced. The best approach to your DOT physical is to understand the...
Taking the Medical Examiner Certification Exam in 2025
If you have been performing DOT medical exams, you know there is a high demand for skilled, certified medical examiners. You also know that your certification status will expire after ten years. If you have held your certification for nine years and need to schedule...