2009
DOT Physicals - $80.00
07/01/09 13:21
Do I need a DOT health card?
A driver is required to have a current and valid DOT health card (medical examiner's certificate) if operating a vehicle that is:
Of any size operating for-hire in intrastate commerce unless providing transportation described in MN Statute § 221.025, clauses 6, 10, 12, and 13;
Over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) operating in interstate commerce;
Over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) or GVWR operating as a private carrier in intrastate commerce;
Designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, operating in interstate commerce;
Designed to transport 8 or more passengers, including the driver, operating for-hire in intrastate commerce; or
Any size vehicle transporting hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded.
Do I need a commercial vehicle driver's license (CDL)?
A driver is required to obtain a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles:
A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,000 pounds;
A combination of vehicles with a combined GVW of more than 26,000 pounds; with a trailer of more than 10,000 pounds GVW
A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people including the driver;
Any size vehicle that requires hazardous materials placards; or
Any size vehicle outwardly equipped and identified as a school bus.
A driver is not required to obtain a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles:
A farm truck when it is:
Operated by the farmer or immediate family member, or an employee of the farmer:
Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies, including hazardous materials to or from a farm;
Not used in a contract or common carrier operation; and
Used within 150 miles of the farm
An authorized emergency vehicle of any size
A recreational vehicle operated for personal use
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/faqs.html#health
A driver is required to have a current and valid DOT health card (medical examiner's certificate) if operating a vehicle that is:
Of any size operating for-hire in intrastate commerce unless providing transportation described in MN Statute § 221.025, clauses 6, 10, 12, and 13;
Over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) operating in interstate commerce;
Over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) or GVWR operating as a private carrier in intrastate commerce;
Designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, operating in interstate commerce;
Designed to transport 8 or more passengers, including the driver, operating for-hire in intrastate commerce; or
Any size vehicle transporting hazardous materials of a type or quantity that requires the vehicle to be placarded.
Do I need a commercial vehicle driver's license (CDL)?
A driver is required to obtain a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles:
A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 26,000 pounds;
A combination of vehicles with a combined GVW of more than 26,000 pounds; with a trailer of more than 10,000 pounds GVW
A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people including the driver;
Any size vehicle that requires hazardous materials placards; or
Any size vehicle outwardly equipped and identified as a school bus.
A driver is not required to obtain a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles:
A farm truck when it is:
Operated by the farmer or immediate family member, or an employee of the farmer:
Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies, including hazardous materials to or from a farm;
Not used in a contract or common carrier operation; and
Used within 150 miles of the farm
An authorized emergency vehicle of any size
A recreational vehicle operated for personal use
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/faqs.html#health
FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH
02/03/09 10:25
We are offering Complete cholesterol panels for $25. This includes Triglycerides, LDL, HDL and total cholesterol levels.
The results can be mailed to you the next work day.
Call today for your appt.
The results can be mailed to you the next work day.
Call today for your appt.
NATIONAL THYROID AWARENESS MONTH
01/19/09 16:52
It's never late to have a simple blood test to check your thyroid levels. Symptoms of low thyroid hormones include, fatigue, depression, mental slowing,weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, cold intollerance. Thyroid tests like TSH are only $25 until mid Feb.