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Life
New health-coaching service aimed at helping fleets of all sizes aid drivers’ health efforts
Bob “The Trucker Trainer” Perry and the men and women behind the Espyr company have recently developed and launched the “Fit to Pass” program for fleets of all shapes and sizes who want to give their drivers a way to ensure health fitness ahead of their DOT physicals — and beyond.
October 28, 2019
Business
Trucking Law: Returning to driving after a heart attack
Dr. Alexander E. Underwood details how to return to work following a heart attack, as well as why a urine sample is required during a DOT physical.
April 18, 2019
Business
Alabama chiropractor suspended by FMCSA for falsifying DOT physicals
The FMCSA has suspended a chiropractor for his role in a scheme to falsify DOT physical exams for truck drivers. Get more details here on Overdrive Online.
February 8, 2019
Business
Alabama chiropractor arrested for falsifying driver med certs
According to the indictment, Edwards and his staff “orchestrated a scheme to submit false documents” to the USDOT. The indictment alleges Edwards and his staff didn’t perform proper DOT physicals and sent forms to the DOT that falsely certified that truckers had passed the DOT physical exam requirements.
February 22, 2018
Business
DOT physicals among health offerings at GATS
A new feature for the Landstar Health and Wellness Pavilion this year will be U.S. Department of Transportation physicals conducted by AccuScreen. The physicals will be available for $59.
July 13, 2016
Business
FMCSA delays implementation of new medical exam forms
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a 120-day grace period for medical examiners to transition to the new medical exam forms for DOT physicals.
December 18, 2015
Voices
To carry or not to carry: 65 percent of readers say physical med card still key in inspections
As evidenced by February polling here, the physical medical card remained part of more than 6 in 10 readers’ most-recent roadside stops.
February 25, 2015
Business
App for certified doctor search
TeamCME’s free app for iOS, Android offers quick search capability for certified DOT physical providers in the company network.
February 18, 2014
Voices
UPDATED: Medical certification confusion — and a state by state resource guide for meeting Jan. 30 reporting deadline
Clearing up some of the confusion around self-reporting of CDL holders’ medical certifications. Reporting deadline: Jan. 30, 2014; Kansas, Idaho here update their procedures since original story aired.
December 23, 2013
Business
Odd, but effective: Negotiate doctor visit prices
Try negotiating the cost of your doctor visits.Insurance companies do it. There’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to.
December 13, 2012
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