Grow Your DOT Physical Exam Practice, Part 2

In the previous post (Grow Your DOT Physical Exam Practice) I discussed the top two ways for medical providers to grow their DOT practice. This post is a continuation of that discussion with additional key insights and suggestions.

3. Add Drug & Alcohol Testing to Your Practice

Combining drug and alcohol testing with DOT physicals creates a synergistic relationship. Drivers are already coming to your office for their physical exam, why not provide them a one-stop shop?

Learn about the requirements.

  • Motor Carriers and Drivers are required to be in a randomized Alcohol and Drug Testing program

  • 50% of drivers are randomly selected for drug testing yearly. This does not include pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and other instances.

  • Only takes 10 minutes

  • Can be performed by staff

$275 Accredited DOT Drug Specimen Collector Certification Training

4. Offer a Consortium Service for Randomized Drug & Alcohol Testing

Many truckers with a Commercial Driverโ€™s License who operate a CMV in intrastate or interstate commerce are required to participate in a DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program. These drivers must register with a consortium and participate in the Consortiumโ€™s random testing pool.

Contract with a Consortium/Third-Party Administrator (C/TPAs) and invite drivers and motor carriers to use you for their randomized drug and alcohol testing program. A C/TPA is an entity that manages all, or part, of an employerโ€™s DOT drug and alcohol testing program.

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Ready to Grow Your DOT Practice?

To review the previously mentioned insights and suggestions, return to Part 1.

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