The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires drivers of commercial motor vehicles to receive regular physical examinations to maintain their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). These exams are defined as the “Department of Transportation Medical Examinations.” DOT physicals are highly regulated for the drivers’ safety and the safety of others. You are required to get a DOT physical and carry your DOT medical certificate when you drive a commercial vehicle. When you pass the DOT physical, E. Boyd, NP will issue your Medical Examiner’s Certificate on the spot.
Drug testing is NOT part of a standard Federal DOT physical exam, but your company may request to have it done at the same time. DOT physical drug testing are separate tests and separate charges but may be done onsite during your Federal DOT physical.
Drugs Screens Performed includes:
Saliva/Oral Collection
DOT/Non-DOT Urine Drug Screen
Instant Urine Drug Screen; results in 15minutes
Hair Collection drug screen
What to bring to your DOT CDL Physical. You must bring any/all of the following that applies to your DOT Medical Exam:
1. You must bring proof of ID. This includes:
Government-issued photo ID such as your State-issued Driver’s License or Commercial Driver’s License
2. Corrective Lens’ and or hearing aids. If you wear eyeglasses or hearing aids, please bring them.
3. List of Medications:
If you are prescribed any medications for any condition, including over-the-counter medications, you must bring a list of each medication and dosage.
You will have to provide a urine sample, so it’s important to drink a glass of water right before your exam and come in with a full bladder.
Physicals take about 30 minutes
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