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WELCOME DRIVERS!
The providers at this office are currently certified by the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) to perform DOT (CDL) physicals and to certify commercial
drivers according to the regulations and guidelines set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMCSA).
A DOT (CDL) physical helps determine if a driver is physically, mentally, and emotionally
fit to operate a commercial vehicle - this determination is of significant importance for
both the safety of the driver and the safety of the public.
The providers at this office are currently certified by the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) to perform DOT (CDL) physicals and to certify commercial
drivers according to the regulations and guidelines set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMCSA).
A DOT (CDL) physical helps determine if a driver is physically, mentally, and emotionally
fit to operate a commercial vehicle - this determination is of significant importance for
both the safety of the driver and the safety of the public.
What to bring to your Driver's Physical:
- Your current state Driver's license
- Your glasses, contacts, or hearing aids
- Your medication bottles and/or a list of your medications with dosages, any supplements, and OTC medications you currently take
- Your current and past medical history
- A list of your medical doctors, including your primary care provider (PCP), any specialists, or other providers you are seeing, along with their contact information
- Copies of any tests you may have taken, including labs, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Echocardiogram, lung function tests (Spirometry), Sleep Apnea reports.
- Copies of 3 months of your blood sugar test results and a HbA1C (if available)
- Copies of any medical visits and reports of consultations from your doctor or specialists you may be seeing
- Letters from your PCP or specialists regarding clearance for driving a commercial motor vehicle
What to expect during your Drivers' Physical:
- You will be examined by a Certified Medical Examiner (CME) - a provider who has met the training requirements and has passed the certification examination required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- You will be asked your health history
- Your weight, height, pulse, and blood pressure will be recorded
- Your hearing and vision will be tested
- Your urine will also be tested to rule out underlying medical problems
- The Certified Medical Examiner (CME) will perform a thorough medical examination
- The CME will evaluate any other reports or data that is needed to make a determination
- If certified, the driver will receive a Medical Examiner's Certificate
- The CME will report the findings to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)