FAQs

At Knight Health, we understand that navigating the requirements for DOT Exams, Drug Testing, and Fit For Duty Testing can be challenging. That’s why our FAQs page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to your most common questions. Whether you’re wondering what to expect during a DOT Physical or how our Drug Screening process works, our FAQs cover all the essential details. We also explain the importance of Fit For Duty Exam in ensuring that your workforce is both compliant with industry regulations and capable of performing their job duties safely. Our goal is to make sure you have all the information you need to confidently choose Knight Health for your occupational health needs.

  • Yes. We are able to offer tailor made DOT Exams to suit the candidate and the proposed role. Extra features such as functional assessments, audiometry testing, drug and alcohol screening and many more can be added.

  • All medical results will be sent through to DOT and to you on the same day as the appointment. There may occasionally be delays where more information regarding the medical is required.

    Drug and Alcohol testing can take up to 24 hours for confirmation of results. Any delays are always communicated transparently.

  • You can make a booking request by clicking Book Now Button

    We will be in touch shortly to confirm your booking request, followed by a confirmation email outlining any helpful information to help prepare DOT Exam or Drug Screening.

  • We aim to offer all our clients a DOT Physical Exam appointment or Drug Screening on the same or following business day

  • This does not mean you fail your DOT Physical Exam or Drug Screening. Bring your blood sugar monitor or blood sugar logs to your appointment along with your most recent lab tests (including your HgA1C) ideally no more than 6 months old.

  • Bring your glasses, contacts, prescription if available and hearing aids to the exam so that you are able to be tested with them if used during your time at work.

  • This does not immediately disqualify you from passing the DOT Physical Exam. Bring a reading from your machine documenting compliance in the use of the machine. Bring any correspondence from the last visit with your sleep doctor ideally no more than 6 months old along with any additional information from your sleep doctor

  • This does not immediately disqualify you from passing the DOT Physical Exam. Bring any notes from your cardiologist, as well as your primary care professional that may be necessary. The notes should include all medications, treatment, and history of care for any heart-related condition

  • A DOT Drug Screening tests for five specific substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidine (PCP)

  • A DOT Drug Test is federally required drug screening for safety sensitive employees like commercial truck driver under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rules. It checks drug such as marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP to make sure drivers and the public are safe.

  • Yes, you can retake the DOT Physical Exam if you fail. You will need to address the health issues that caused the failure and schedule a new exam with certified medical examiner like Knight Health's examiner.

  • Yes, we provide DOT certification for commercial drivers through efficient and hassle-free on-site testing.