When it comes to businesses with products to provide to consumers, the commercial vehicle is a vital part of keeping things afloat. Without them, the supply chain doesn’t exist because nothing can reach its destination. Whether it’s delivering medical supplies, produce, building materials, or even driving large numbers of people in a bus, you can’t do it without these vehicles on the road.
For this reason, ensuring you have reliable drivers is necessary for keeping everything running on time. Therefore, individuals seeking employment in this field must undergo a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. If you’re looking to get or maintain a job doing this vital work, here’s what you need to do to be ready.
Corey Skinner, DC, and our medical staff at Action Chiropractic Dallas are dedicated to serving the Dallas, Texas, area, offering a range of medical services and performing DOT and other physical examinations.
The purpose of taking this exam is to make sure the person applying or renewing their commercial license is both physically and emotionally fit for that duty. If you’re driving a vehicle with hazardous materials that require a placard, are paid to carry over eight passengers in a truck or bus, drive something designed to carry over 15 people, or one that has a gross combined weight of at least 5 tons, you need to pass this test.
After passing the physical, you receive a certificate valid for two years, which allows you to drive commercial vehicles.
The exam consists of several components, including:
In addition to standard testing of vision, hearing, blood pressure, and heart rate, we also examine your lungs, chest, abdomen, spine, gait, reflexes, and extremities.
Getting your medical history gives us vital insight into existing problems, medications, surgeries, and information regarding smoking and alcohol abuse that can affect your performance.
Getting your urine tested will allow us to get information on illegal drug use, blood sugar levels, and other essential data on your health. Blood tests may also be required to get this information.
To get ready for your DOT physical, you need to do things like:
Follow these guidelines and work to stay healthy, and getting through the physical should be simple. For other questions and concerns, make an appointment online or by phone with Dr. Skinner and Action Chiropractic Dallas today.
