dot physical

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  1. goatman18

    goatman18 Bobtail Member

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    I need to go get a new dot physical soon to comply with the new regulations, and then I have to send the NC dmv a certification by January 30, 2014.
    I plan on getting new physical card next week, as mine is expired.
    Should I just got the physical and skip the drug/alcohol screen as I will be taking a driving job in Jan/Feb and I know my new company will do the drug alcohol testing at the time of hire? Or is the drug/alcohol screen included with a dot physical?
     
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  3. aktundratugger

    aktundratugger Light Load Member

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    Dot physical does not test for drugs/ alcohol
     
  4. slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    You'll still have to pee, but that only to test your sugar level
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  5. missjhawk

    missjhawk Medium Load Member

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    My card expired in March since i was on med leave not driving all i had to do is sign a certificate saying i don't drive from state to state and whenever i get new card i have to take them a copy until then no worries
     
  6. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    The FMCSA implemented the plan back in 2012 and gave the states the option to start whenever they wanted but no later than the end of next month. I think I read on NC last week and the program is already in effect. You have a 30 day lapse in that state to self certify.

    If you already have your CDL I wouldn't procrastinate and get 'er done! If you don't have a CDL and plan on going to a mega carrier you can get your physical at their expense.

    Physicals and drug tests are two separate programs.
     
  7. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    You should do something pronto. The intent of the "self-certification" thing is to keep drivers "current", and a lapsed DOT physical could lead to the state suspending your CDL status forcing you to go jump through all the hoops again and enduring all the hassles involved in obtaining a CDL. The drug screen is not needed and is not part of the standard DOT physical. Those are only used in pre-hire physicals to meet employer demands.
     
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