Military VETS & Flu Shot & DOT Physicals
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Ya realy want to get All those Federal agencies involved in your personal business ?
A Dot physical dosn't cost that much at those chain medical centers, yes if you have medical concerns, then you need to address them. Do a dry run where you pay cash (insurance will put you in the system) no DOT form to find out if you have any problems. Then if you pass, transfer the info to a DOT form, or else get in shape to pass.
Last year I needed my Race Car physical updated (which also requires an EKG), I went to a different Med center than the one I do my DOT at. I paid cash, when I was filling out the Information form, it asked for my SSN# ,,, I left it blank and asked the Receptionist why they needed my # , as I was paying Cash and I prefered to protect my ID, she thought about it, then said to leave it blank.....
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Ya realy want to get All those Federal agencies involved in your personal business ?
A Dot physical dosn't cost that much at those chain medical centers, yes if you have medical concerns, then you need to address them. Do a dry run where you pay cash (insurance will put you in the system) no DOT form to find out if you have any problems. Then if you pass, transfer the info to a DOT form, or else get in shape to pass.
Last year I needed my Race Car physical updated (which also requires an EKG), I went to a different Med center than the one I do my DOT at. I paid cash, when I was filling out the Information form, it asked for my SSN# ,,, I left it blank and asked the Receptionist why they needed my # , as I was paying Cash and I prefered to protect my ID, she thought about it, then said to leave it blank.....
If you were a military Veteran using your VA medical benefits, your "argument" makes no sense. The "federal agencies" are part of your "personal business" when it comes to the CDL world. According to the regulations:
"Deliberate omission or falsification of information may invalidate the examination and any certificate issued based on it. A civil penalty may also be levied against the driver under 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(b), either for making a false statement of for concealing a disqualifying condition. 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12))".
A positive aspect about using the VA for medical care, is that no matter what state a driver is in and what VA s/he goes to for care, physicals, etc. His/Her records are always available. And heck, why pay for something when it is an earned benefit of protecting our freedoms and others?
~scott
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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My fellow VETs - I received an email from ebenefits-the VA has partnered with Walgreens for you to receive free Flu Shot all you need to do is show your VA card, check out their you tube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x407C0yxf70&feature=youtu.be
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I heard on Roaddog Trucking this morning that DOT is partnering with the VA to provide DOT physicals. I emailed FMCSA medical this morning to confirm this and awaiting reply, will keep ya'll informed of their response.
~scott
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.