Truck Stop Health Clinics: Accessible, On-the-Road Care for Truckers For truck drivers, staying healthy while on the road can be a serious challenge. Trucking can be a physically and mentally demanding job, with long hours, extended periods of sitting, and sharp mental focus required to make split-second decisions while driving. When on a route, truckers […]
Many people with disabilities wonder if they can pursue a career in truck driving. The answer is yes – having a disability doesn’t automatically disqualify you from becoming a commercial truck driver. However, there are important factors to consider regarding medical requirements, regulations, and available accommodations. Understanding DOT Medical Requirements To drive a commercial vehicle, […]
Getting your Department of Transportation (DOT) physical shouldn’t mean taking extra time off the road. Today, many major truck stops offer convenient DOT physicals and other medical services right where drivers already stop. Here’s everything you need to know about getting your DOT physical at truck stops across America. Major Truck Stop Chains Offering DOT […]
With the evolving landscape of marijuana laws in the United States, particularly the proposed rescheduling of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), it’s crucial for aspiring truck drivers at Truck Driver Institute (TDI) to understand how these changes might affect DOT marijuana testing in 2024. […]
