DOT Physicals

Cost: Only $90 !

What is a DOT physical?

A DOT (Department of Transportation) physical is performed by a licensed provider and confirms whether you are healthy enough to perform the demanding profession of a CMV (commercial motor vehicle) driver. It helps to keep the nation’s roads safe and sound.

The examination is extensive and includes evaluation of:
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Vital signs:

like blood pressure and pulse rate

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Hearing:

Drivers must be able to hear reasonably well at a maximum distance of 5 ft.

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Urinalysis:

screens for underlying medical conditions such as diabetes
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Vision:

Drivers must have a minimum acuity of 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses. They must also have at least 70º of peripheral vision in each eye as well
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Heart:

looking for irregular sounds, murmurs
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Lungs and chest

(not including breast examination)

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Mouth and throat:

to check for breathing or swallowing difficulty
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Neurological evaluation:

assessing for deep tendon reflexes, coordination, trouble with equilibrium
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Vascular system:

looking for equal pulses and adequate areas of blood flow
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Spine and other musculoskeletal issues:

including range of motion, sites of previous surgery, tenderness, etc

Why do I need a DOT physical?

The Department of Transportation requires commercial motor vehicle operators to have the DOT physical exam to maintain their driver certification. The DOT deems professional drivers who operate commercial vehicles of 5 tons or more as “safety-sensitive” because they can affect both their safety and the public’s safety.

Only certified Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) medical examiners can perform the DOT physical. Medex Pros has several such providers who are very familiar with the process and aim to get you back on the road quicky and safely.

How to prepare for your DOT examination?

  • Call Medex pros at 321-250-9885 or simply walk into our office in Kissimmee, Florida
  • Avoid coffee, tobacco, or energy drinks 24 hrs prior to exam. These products can raise your blood pressure.
  • Bring information you have from your physicians including current medication list, CPAP compliance report, and recent Hemoglobin A1C levels if diabetic.
  • Bring your prescription glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids
  • If you have history of heart disease, bring a letter from your cardiologist stating your condition does not hinder your ability to drive commercial motor vehicles.