Dec 15, 2017 - A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination is conducted by a licensed 'medical examiner. Driver Medical Requirements. TRUCKER DOCS™ is a dynamic panel of DOT Certified Doctors helping Commercial Drivers through the DOT Physical jungle. We are DOT certified medical examiners, and we're around to answer questions - especially those tough ones related to a driver's personal circumstances - that no-one else is answering. Please leave a QUESTION or COMMENT below.

This article will go in depth on what a D.O.T. Physical is, who needs one, and what the exam consists of. So, what exactly is a D.O.T. Physical is an exam which leads to obtaining medical certification recognized by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (A branch of the Department of Transportation). It is a federally required program that ensures that all commercial motor vehicle operators are safe and fit to perform their functions while operating a commercial motor vehicle. The exam involves several tests and observations which are listed in detail below.

Who is required to take a D.O.T. All commercial drivers involved in interstate commerce within the United States are required to obtain medical certification from an authorized medical examiner. This is accomplished through submitting to a D.O.T. More specifically this requirement applies to the following. • Operator who is transporting hazardous materials, in a quantity requiring placards, in interstate commerce In addition, if you driver intrastate (within your home state) the following also applies: Intrastate drivers are subject to the physical qualification regulations of their States. All 50 States have adapted their regulations based on some of the Federal requirements. Many states grant waivers for certain medical conditions.

NOTE: FedEx, UPS and DHL drivers usually do not leave the state but are subject to interstate regulations. Who can perform a D.O.T. 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).

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Where can I find a licensed and recognized Medical Examiner? Follow this link to find a medical examiner that is certified by the FMCSA to perform DOT physical exams: In addition you can find the following service providers very useful in locating a practitioner to complete your exam. What are the D.O.T. Physical requirements for a driver? I will forewarn you that this section is a little lengthy, however if you will take the time to read through it, it will definitively answer your question of: Am I qualified to be a Commercial Driver? According to Federal Regulation §391.41 PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR DRIVERS (a) A person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless he is physically qualified to do so and, except as provided in §391.67, has on his person the original, or a photographic copy, of a medical examiner's certificate that he is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle.

(b) A person is physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle if that person: (1) Has no loss of a foot, a leg, a hand, or an arm, or has been granted a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate (formerly Limb Waiver Program) pursuant to §391.49. (2) Has no impairment of: (i) A hand or finger which interferes with prehension or power grasping; or (ii) An arm, foot, or leg which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle; or any other significant limb defect or limitation which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle; or has been granted a SPE Certificate pursuant to §391.49. (3) Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control; (4) Has no current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive cardiac failure. (5) Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction likely to interfere with his ability to control and drive a commercial motor vehicle safely. (6) Has no current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with his ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely. (7) Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease which interferes with his ability to control and operate a commercial motor vehicle safely. Fifth is the blood pressure/pulse rate exam.