DOT Physical Exams
It regulates mental and physical requirements for “safety-sensitive” personnel.
These positions include commercial drivers, airline mechanics, heavy equipment operators, etc. The DOT physical must be passed in order to maintain a commercial driver’s license.
Only certified medical examiners (physicians, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) are qualified to perform the exams.
Who Needs a DOT Physical?
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Operate a motor vehicle for interstate commerce with a gross weight over 10,000 lbs
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Operate a motor vehicle designed to carry more than 15 people
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Are paid to operate a motor vehicle designed to carry more than eight people
The physical is a thorough “head to toe” examination of the major organ systems. If all requirements are satisfied, then a medical examiner’s certificate, or DOT medical card, will be issued.
What to Expect:
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Vital signs measured along with visual and hearing acuity
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Screening urinalysis
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Review of medical history and medications
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