March 08, 2022
Drug test and CDL physical
Drug testing and CDL physical examinations
This Blog is addressing the common question, "Do I get a drug test with a CDL or DOT physical examination"?
The absolute answer is No. A drug screen is not part of the normal CDL physical examination, The test does require a urinalysis. This urinalysis is for health reasons, not drug testing. Examples are specific gravity, glucose, blood, not drugs. It is done to identify health issues that may impair a drivers ability to safety operate over the road.
If a driver signs on with a new company and is added to that companies' consortium, the driver will have to have a drug test. This is not part of the routine CDL/DOT physical examination. So often when a driver contracts with a new company they may require the driver to get a new physical, since they are new to the company and the consortium the driver will need a drug test.
You may ask, why did I address this issue? The question, "Do I have to take a drug test when I get a CDL physical" is one of the highest internets searches. My staff gets this asked daily as well.
If it is time for your physical, give us a call at Moreland Chiropractic. in Rolla Mo. 1410-72
We are here to serve you and get you on the road. Stay healthy and safe out there.
David Moreland, DC, CCSP, CME
Call Today 364-8086
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Dr. David J. Moreland
Dr. David J. Moreland, DC, CCSP, has provided chiropractic care to patients in Rolla and the surrounding communities for more than 30 years. He is Board Certified by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) and has advanced training in the evaluation and conservative treatment of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Moreland provides individualized chiropractic care using a variety of techniques, including hands-on chiropractic adjusting, Activator methods, and Cox Flexion-Distraction for appropriate patients with lower back pain, disc-related conditions, and sciatica. A Rolla native, Dr. Moreland believes treatment should be based on each patient's history, examination findings, condition, age, activity level, and individual preferences. His goal is to provide appropriate conservative care while recognizing when additional medical evaluation or referral may be necessary.