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#I LOST MY MEDICAL CARD FOR CDL DRIVERS#
#I LOST MY MEDICAL CARD FOR CDL DRIVER#
#I LOST MY MEDICAL CARD FOR CDL FULL#

#I LOST MY MEDICAL CARD FOR CDL DRIVER#

Second opinion: A driver always has the option of getting a second opinion. If the qualification restrictions or disqualification seems unreasonable, and you feel you are truly fit enough to safely drive a CMV, you should find a different clinic to get a second opinion. Do what you need to do to be medically fit to pass the DOT examination and don’t worry about finding a lenient DOT doctor. It’s about safety for you and the public at large. It’s an issue of whether you, as a driver, are safe and medically fit to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Starting 2016, the FMCSA reporting system with the National Registry will have the capability to flag multiple exams, identify missing or false information reported by the driver in the Driver Health History section of the MER Form, MCSA-5875, and make a determination to void the driver’s MEC, Form MCSA-5876, if appropriate.

#I LOST MY MEDICAL CARD FOR CDL DRIVERS#

Some drivers used to do “shopping around”.

#I LOST MY MEDICAL CARD FOR CDL FULL#

The best way to understand the DOT Physical Examination is to relate the medical requirements to the demands of your job as a commercial driver. The full extent of these are explained in Trucker Docs™ special guidebook to getting your medical certificate. The DOT physical is an extensive medical examination to determine if you are qualified to safely operate a commercial vehicle.

Does the driver have any past or current medical conditions, which may impact the ability to meet the demands of the job now or in the future?.

Can the driver safely meet the physical and mental demands of the job today, and for the period for which the medical card will be issued?.

The examining doctor has these two questions foremost in mind when conducting the physical exam: The medical examiner’s role is to determine if a CMV driver’s health meets FMCSA standards. The DOT physical exam is considered a “Medical Fitness for Duty” exam for the demands of the job required of any commercial driver, not just the driver’s current job duties.

What about “shopping” for a DOT doctor who will be “lenient” on the qualifiers for DOT medical certification? What if I don’t disclose a medical condition when I go through the DOT physical exam? What if I’m disqualified – may I request another DOT physical? How do overweight truck drivers pass the DOT physical?ĭoes the DOT physical require a driver to be completely healthy… does that include sexually transmitted diseases? How do I go about getting another one? Do I have to do the DOT physical again? Is there a difference between a DOT physical card and a DOT medical certificate? How many 3-month DOT medical cards can you have? How long is the DOT medical card good for? Why do I have to have a urine test for a DOT physical?Ĭan I get a copy of my DOT physical form? How much does a DOT physical exam cost without insurance? If I don’t have medical insurance can I still get a DOT physical? Who pays for the DOT Physical Examination? Me. When I do my DOT physical do I have to get completely naked? What would cause me to fail a DOT physical? How long does it take to get my medical certificate? What’s the difference between a DOT Doctor and a Medical Examiner? Who can I go to, to get my DOT medical card?Ĭan I go to my own doctor to get my DOT physical or do I have to use my company doctor? If you still can’t find a related answer, then you are welcome to ask your question in the comments section below. This will help everyone to not have duplicate questions. Please read through the Q&A before posting a question. IF you have a question that doesn’t seem to fit into any other Category, then this is the FAQ page to check.