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DOT CDL Physical Requirements

Passing the CDL DOT physical will require:

• You must have at least 20/40 correctable vision in each eye as well as both combined. Vision correction devices such as glasses or contacts are permitted.

  • ***If you cannot meet this ​requirement, you must have THIS FORM filled out by your eye doctor PRIOR to your DOT exam. Your DOT exam cannot be completed without this form!

• Must be able to distinguish colors found on traffic signals; Red, Amber, and Green.

• Must be able to perceive a forced whisper from a distance of at least 5 feet in at least one ear.

• Maximum allowable blood pressure is 159/99. Use of prescription medication to achieve this threshold is allowed. However, this reading will allow you a one-time certification of 1 year, after which, you must be under 140/90.  If you already have a diagnosis of High Blood Pressure, this doesn't apply, as you must be under 140/90 for your exam. High blood pressure puts you at significantly higher risk of a sudden incapacitating event.

• An applicant can have diabetes which is controlled through diet and/or medication. Effective 11/19/2018, Diabetes which is controlled though insulin injections MAY BE permitted if THIS FORM is properly filled out by your treating clinician. Your diabetes must be on a stable treatment regimen and your insulin must be properly controlled according to your treating clinician. Bring this form with you to your CDL exam.

• If you have been diagnosed with Diabetes, you must bring your most recent lab results.  If you do not bring in your most recent A1c or it is out of date, an Hb-A1c can be performed in our office for a $30 fee.

• Use of schedule 1 drugs is disallowed.
   

DOT Physical Exam: Things to Plan in Advance:
If you have a medical condition, you’re going to need some paperwork:

• Diabetic Condition – We will need to know which medications you are taking. Diabetic truckers need to bring in a copy of your most recent hemoglobin A1c. If you do not bring your most recent A1c or you haven't had one performed recently, we can do an A1c in the office for a $30 fee.

  • ​*****If you take INSULIN, THIS FORM must be filled out and signed by your treating provider BEFORE your exam*****​

• High Blood Pressure – We will need to know your medications.

• Heart Condition – If you’ve had a heart attack or cardiovascular disease, we will need to obtain medical clearance from your cardiologist.

• Sleep Apnea – Bring a printout of your CPAP report showing the past 30 days of compliance. Your CPAP machine can provide this information. Newer machines have a phone app that has this information as well. Contact your CPAP vendor for help.

• Medications – List ALL the prescription medicines you take, including strength and dosage. If you regularly take over-the counter medications, such as antacids or allergy pills, list them, too.

• Contact information – Have names and phone numbers of your doctors in case you need to call and have them fax missing information.
   

DOT Physical Exam: Things To Do to Manage Your Blood Pressure:

• Since high blood pressure significantly increases the possibility of a sudden incapacitating event, once you are diagnosed, you may receive a maximum re-certification of 1 year.​