Getting a DOT/CDL Physical
A CDL physical is the medical exam required to obtain your commercial driver’s license. Also known as the DOT physical, the point of the physical is to determine your fitness to perform your job. The demands of a commercial driving job can take a toll on your body and your health, so the Department of Transportation created a standardized test to keep you, and others on the road, safe.
Remember, you cannot get a CDL physical by just any doctor. They must be a US Department of Transportation certified medical examiner. We know how important it is to keep an up-to-date certificate. We will assist you through the process quickly and painlessly.
What Does the DOT/CDL Physical Cover
The DOT certified physician wants to make sure that you are healthy enough to do the job of a commercial driver. That does not mean you need to be in the best shape of your life, but you will have to pass a few routine tests.
Preparing for Your DOT/CDL Physical
We try to make the process as quick as possible. We want to get you back on the road as soon as possible. If you pass your CDL physical with no restrictions, you won’t have to come back for another 24 months. And don’t worry about keeping a record, we’ll keep your information on file.
DOT/CDL Examination
STEP 1. Fill out 2 pages (basic information & brief health history)
STEP 2. Complete your DOT physical exam with a doctor who is a medical certified examiner for FMCSA.
Review of medical history
Basic physical examination including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, range of motion, vision, etc
Discuss special medical conditions
STEP 3. We complete your paperwork. Photo ID required.
You get a DOT wallet card to keep with you at all times you are driving.
You get 3 copies of the DOT Medical Certificate, one for motor vehicle, one for your employer if any, and one for you.
You can get a copy of your examination or sometimes called long form
Contact
➤ LOCATION
DOTEX.AM 4307 Westfield Ave.
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
☎ Phone: (856) 512-0066
Fax: (856) 488-0853
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Frequently asked questions
Which drivers are required to have a DOT/CDL medical Certificate ?
Interstate:
All CMV drivers who operate in interstate commerce are required to have a medical certificate based on FMCSA requirements.
If they operate a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross combination weight rating (GCWR), gross vehicle weight (GCW), or gross combination weight (GCW) of 10,001 pounds or more.
If they transport hazardous materials, in a quantity requiring placards.
If they operate a motor vehicle designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers (including the driver).
If they operate a motor vehicle designed or used to transport between 9 and 15 passengers, for direct compensation, beyond 75 air miles from the driver’s normal work-reporting location.
Intrastate:
Intrastate certification is regulated by the DMV of each state. All states have based their physical qualifications on some of the Federal requirements, but may grant waivers for certain medical conditions.
CDL PHYSICALS & NON-CDL PHYSICALS
If you drive a tow truck, big box truck, etc. that does not require a CDL you may be required to have a non-cdl physical. These physicals are essentially the same as a CDL physical and include a medical certificate and medical card.
Who can perform DOT/CDL Medical Exams ?
Starting May 21, 2014 you can only get medically certified by a federally certified medical examiner – called a CME or Certified Medical Examiner. That examiner will have a National Registry Number, which must be included on the information on the medical certificate issued to a driver.
Medical professionals who participate in the CME program may be MD, DO, DC, APN, or PA.
How long is my medical card valid ?
2 years if the driver meets all the FMCSA standards
If the driver meets standards, but periodic monitoring is required for certain conditions, a medical certificate will be issued for a limited time period. Depending on those conditions the period could be 1 year, 6 months, or a one time 3 month certification.
things to prepare for your apointment
Make sure to continue taking your prescribed medications as usual.
Wear loose clothing for the physical exam.
Don’t use the restroom just before your appointment. You will need to give a small urine sample for a kidney screen. This is not for a drug test.
Things to bring to your appointment
Your driver’s license
Eye glasses or contact lenses, if applicable.
List of medications, if applicable.
Sleep apnea report, if applicable.
A working hearing aid, if applicable.
Any other medical forms, notes, documents, diagnostic testing etc that may be important to your certification.
WHY CHOOSE DOTEX.AM FOR YOUR USDOT CDL MEDICAL EXAMS?
DOT Medical Exams are performed up to 5 days a week.
Morning and evening hours for CDL medical exams.
Convenient location with ample parking.
Walk-ins are welcome but we may have to schedule you later the same day or the next open time slot.
We performed CDL medical exams for large companies, small companies, SEPTA, NJ Transit, truck driving schools, townships and school buses, nonprofits, owner operators, and others.
We provide a CDL wallet card in a plastic sleeve for protection.
