We provide DOT CDL physical testing for Commercial Driver License examinations in the Springfield, Missouri area.
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Drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are required by Federal law to schedule regular physicals under the Department of Transportation. Your CMV driver must have a valid DOT card to be out on the road.
DOT physicals are designed to explore mental or physical issues that can impair safe driving. Our nationally registered, certified medical examiners understand the DOT requirements and make sure your drivers will be safe on the road.
To help simplify the process, here is a brief overview of what your drivers should bring to their exam, and what they can expect once they arrive.
What To Bring To A DOT Physical:
Commercial drivers need to bring a complete list of their medications, including the dosage regimen, dosages, and their doctors’ names and addresses. To save time, it’s also recommended that drivers fill out the health history questionnaire before coming to the clinic. A copy can be found on the driver resource page.
To make sure the exam runs as smoothly as possible, drivers with certain medical issues need to bring the appropriate documents or items. For example:
What The DOT Physical Covers:
1. VISION
Drivers are required to have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction. They are also required to have at least 70” peripheral in the horizontal meridian, measured in each eye.
2. HEARING
Drivers must be able to perceive what is known as a “forced whisper” at a distance of 5ft or less, with or without a hearing aid. This standard equates to an average hearing loss in the better ear of less than 40 dB.
3. BLOOD PRESSURE/PULSE RATE
Medical staff will check the driver's blood pressure and pulse to look for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. These findings will be reviewed by the medical examiner.
4. URINALYSIS
A urinalysis is required. The test looks for indications of underlying medical conditions such as diabetes. This is separate from a drug test.
5. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
The physical exam will cover a dozen different categories:
A DOT physical can only be completed by a medical examiner certified by the FMCSA. It is up to the Medical Examiner to determine if a candidate meets all the requirements, and to mark the report to the best of their knowledge.
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