Where do i go to get a dot physical

However, if you do fail your DOT physical, you are not disqualified from driving unless you fail without an exemption.

The FMCSA grants exemptions to certain conditions, granted the driver proves they are capable of operating a vehicle without posing a threat. Such exemptions are often granted to drivers with diabetes, hearing conditions, or high blood pressure.

Special Variance exemptions are also possible for drivers who may be missing a limb so long as their driving is not impaired by this.

You can learn more about the process of obtaining an exemption by talking to your doctor or employer, or by viewing the FMSCA’s exemption outline here.

If you are in need of a DOT Physical, please print pages 1, 2 and 3 of this form. Complete page 1 including the health history and bring all three pages with you to your appointment.

Select providers at The Doctors Clinic provide CDL Driver Medical Certification examinations. They are licensed in the State of Washington and are nationally registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

The charge for the complete basic examination is $120.00. If you would like your insurance billed for this exam, please specify this at the time of request. We can also bill your employer if we have a contract established with them.

Examinations are done on an appointment basis.

Please expect your driver’s license to be checked to ensure its validity during your visit.

Be prepared to provide the following information:

• Prescription medications used recently or regularly: please note the name of medication, dose & frequency, diagnosis or reason for taking the medication, who prescribed it, how long you have been taking it
• Over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements used recently or regularly: please note the name of medication or supplement, dose & frequency, reason for taking the medication or supplement.
• Surgeries, (all): Type of surgery, date, where performed, name of surgeon.
• Illnesses or injuries requiring medical treatment during the past five years and/or any history of a seizure or a heart condition including: the type of illness or injury, inclusive dates of treatment, where treated, name of primary person (or facility) that provided treatment.
• Visual acuity, a hearing test, and a test of ability to distinguish traffic light colors will be done. If you wear glasses, contact lenses, or a hearing aid, bring them with you.
• You will be providing a urine sample to check for specific gravity, protein, blood, and sugar. (This is not a drug screen, unless one has been requested by your employer).

After reviewing your health history, we will perform your physical examination. Some individuals will be asked to provide documentation concerning evaluation by a specialist before certification can be given. Upon your successful completion of the examination you will be provided with a signed Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a physical exam that is required of people who drive commercial vehicles. The point of a DOT physical is to make sure that people who are driving commercial motor vehicles are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: "DOT Medical Exam and Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification," "Part 391."

Because there are so many regulations for commercial drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) only allows certified medical examiners (CMEs) to perform DOT physicals. Luckily, Concentra has made it easy to find a CME who can perform DOT physicals near you. Every Concentra medical center has at least one CME on staff, and with more than 500 medical centers nationwide, we’re confident you will find a Concentra medical center nearby.

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination must be conducted by a licensed "medical examiner" listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry.  The term includes, but is not limited to, doctors of medicine (MD), doctors of osteopathy (DO), physician assistants (PA), advanced practice nurses (APN), and doctors of chiropractic (DC).

A DOT physical exam is valid for up to 24 months. The medical examiner may also issue a medical examiner's certificate for less than 24 months when it is desirable to monitor a condition, such as high blood pressure.

Recordkeeping

If the medical examiner finds that the person he/she examined is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the medical examiner will furnish one copy of the results to the person who was examined and complete a Medical Examiner's Certificate.

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