The Dot Physical is one of the requirements that is needed by the commercial bus drivers. They are usually needed after every three month's to check the medical suitability of a given driver.
The Dot Physical is one of the requirements that is needed by the commercial bus drivers. They are usually needed after every three month's to check the medical suitability of a given driver.
Yes. To have an active CDL, you need a current DOT physical, always.
Check the Yellow Pages (or the Yellowbook website will suffice), find some clinics, call and ask if they do DOT physicals. Keep in mind, also, that if you're running regional/OTR/etc., you can get a DOT physical in any state - they're all federally regulated. My Oklahoma DOT physical card worked with my North Carolina (and, later, Colorado) CDL.
When you go to the DMV to get your CDL, you'll be expected to show either your DOT medical card, or the DOT physical long form. Additionally, any employer hiring you as a CMV operator is going to require you to present your DOT physical card, and possibly the long form physical, as well.
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Find a medical clinic in your area which does DOT physicals, get a DOT physical done, show your new DOT medical card to the DMV. It's that simple.
Yes. However, whether or not you're able to pass a DOT physical and obtain a DOT medical card (which you'll need in order to operate a commercial vehicle) will depend on how severe your condition is.
Yes, depending on the state a driver may also need a DOT Physical Exam and carry the DOT Medical Examination Card with them. One may also need to upgrade their driver's license to a Class A or B.
You can download it from the DOT website, or get a copy from the practice that's completing your physical.