Driving is a very serious responsibility. To help ensure public safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all commercial drivers have a valid medical certificate – also called a DOT card. A DOT medical card is a document showing you have received clearance from a certified medical examiner that you are fit to
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Driving can be physically taxing. So, to ensure that a driver is in the right condition to drive, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has mandated all commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders receive a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card. DOT medical card is a certificate a commercial driver gets to demonstrate that he/she
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A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a head-to-toe physical assessment that ensures you meet all the health standards required to drive a commercial vehicle. Even the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has mandated DOT physicals to make sure you have no medical condition or physical limitation restricting your ability to drive a commercial
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COVID tests are essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are different types of COVID tests, and it is important to know when it is appropriate to use which test. Let’s discuss the different types of tests, what information they provide, and where you can go in King, NC, to receive any COVID test
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If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about your health until something goes wrong. And even then, it’s often difficult to know where to turn for help. You might go to your regular doctor, but if the problem is work-related, they might not have the right expertise or knowledge to treat you. That’s
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According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), there are more than 13.3 million people who work in transportation and transportation-related industries, accounting for roughly 9.1 percent of employees in the United States. If you want to pursue a career in the transport sector as a driver of a commercial vehicle, your first step is to secure a DOT
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Occupational health is a medical subspecialty that deals with maintaining the health and safety of workers. This covers everything from injury treatment and prevention to workspace ergonomics to the elimination of hazards to mental and physical well-being, so it benefits both employee and employer. The approach to occupational health is both proactive and reactive, helping
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A CDL physical exam, more appropriately known as a DOT physical, is part and parcel of seeking and maintaining employment in the transportation industry. It is essentially your ticket to obtaining and keeping a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Here, you’ll learn why drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are required to undergo CDL physicals every
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A walk-in clinic, also called an urgent care center, is a facility that provides medical care on a first-come, first-served basis – without the need for an appointment. Walk-in clinics are your place to go when you need quick medical care for nonemergency illnesses and injuries. They are a fast and affordable alternative to expensive
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COVID testing plays a significant role in protecting yourself and others and in helping to prevent the virus from spreading. A positive COVID test early on not only allows you to isolate, reducing the chance of infecting others, it also enables you to seek suitable treatment sooner, which can help to reduce the severity of
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