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DOT Physical

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Biglimey, Aug 15, 2020.

  1. Aug 15, 2020 #1
    Biglimey

    Biglimey Bobtail Member

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    I have a pacemaker. Usually for a DOT physical I needed a letter from the cardiologist that went to the the DOT physician stating that I was in good enough health to drive and that I had kept up with my checkups. A new employer now wants more detailed information that is sent to Hire Right. Is this normal procedure now?
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2020 #2
    kemosabi49

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    I wouldn't do it. Seems to me that putting personal medical info on hireright would violate HIPPA laws. Even if it didn't, if the DOT examiner, in conjunction with my personal MD, says I am good to go, then that's all I willing to give them.
     
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    Puppage and Rubber duck kw Thank this.
  4. Aug 15, 2020 #3
    Biglimey

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    That’s what I was thinking too. I appreciate your timely response, thank you.
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2020 #4
    Ridgeline

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    Why would they need it sent to a third party employement reporting service?

    I would just look for another job.
     
    Ridgeline, Aug 16, 2020
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  7. Aug 16, 2020 #5
    snowwy

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    I don't beleive medical information belongs on hireright.

    They have way more info that's none of their business already.
     
    snowwy, Aug 16, 2020
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  8. Aug 16, 2020 #6
    Biglimey

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    I agree with you all. I’m quite prepared to give the DOT physician any information that they require but to send it to hire right I don’t understand that. Thanks for responding, I’ll update you on what happens.
     
    Biglimey, Aug 16, 2020
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