Before drivers can apply to drive heavy vehicles, they will have to attend a certified DOT CDL program, and before their licenses are approved they will also have to undergo a complete DOT medical exam.
Transport companies that are looking for an expert service for testing prospective employees in a DOT exam can use the services of Priority Medical Consulting with complete confidence.
The widespread usage of many types of drugs, as well as alcohol abuse is becoming a huge problem all over the world, and due to this fact, it has become common for companies to fully screen prospective employees thoroughly to make sure they are drug free.
Driving heavy vehicles on the road is a very responsible job, and drivers of these vehicles need to meet strict conditions set by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT).
The department of Transportation in the United States and in Canada requires that drivers you employ in your transport company need to undergo a complete medical examination to qualify them as physically fit and drug free.
Commercial drivers are in big demand at trucking companies, and driving heavy vehicles is a big responsibility that comes with excellent remuneration packages.
The Federal Department of Transportation (DOT), requires that all trucking companies must perform full dot physicals and medical examinations of CDL holders before employing them.
Most companies will do a thorough background check on a prospective employee to see whether they have a clean criminal record, are drug and alcohol abuse free, as well as to investigate whether they have the necessary skills as indicated on their curriculum vitas.
It has become common practice for employers to subject prospective applicants for positions with a full medical screening, to check that the individual is free from alcohol and substance abuse, and also physically fit to do the work.
The high incidence of alcohol and drug abuse has made it sensible for employers to screen new applicants before employing them.
It is now standard safety practice for employers to screen potential applicants for a position, so that they have peace of mind that the person is physically fit, free from drug and alcohol abuse.
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