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WHAT IS A DOT PHYSICAL?

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a health examination mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. A DOT physical helps determine if a driver is physically, mentally, and emotionally fit to operate a commercial vehicle.

Commercial drivers are safety-sensitive employees; they perform a job that can impact their own safety and the public’s safety. Employers of commercial drivers must comply with federal regulations for DOT physicals.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A DOT PHYSICAL?

The DOT physical will include a health history review of the driver by a certified medical examiner (CME). The CME will also check the driver’s vital signs and perform a thorough examination, evaluating a number of health-related categories, such as:

• - General appearance

• - Extremities

• - Lungs and chest

• - Heart

• - Eyes and ears

• - Mouth and throat

• - Nervous System

• - Back and Spine

Services we provide

DOT Physicals

determines if a driver is fit to operate a CMV.

Pre Employment Physicals

determines if a driver is fit to perform the job.

Physical Exams

determines if an Indvidual is fit to perform a sport.

Chiropractic Rehab

chiropractic and non-invasive, drug-free methods of relieving your pain.

A1-C Testing

Used to monitor how well blood sugar levels are being managed.

Personal Injury Claims

car crashes, slip and falls, or workplace injuries.

Workmans Comp Injuries

medical care for workers who are injured as a direct result of their job.

Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Screening

Drug test is to look for illegal drug/Alcohol misuse.

Dr. Dana Dodd, DC – Chiropractor Biography

Dr. Dodd is a native of Dallas, Texas and attended David W. Carter High School and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Paul Quinn College. Dr. Dodd is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and one of the founding members of Upsilon Kappa Chi, the first Chiropractic Sorority.

Dr. Dana Dodd received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia in March of 2009 and recently obtained her Medical Examiner’s Certification from the NRCME. Through hard work and dedication to her patient’s health she has provided a successful chiropractic service in Dallas, Texas, and surrounding areas.

Dr. Dodd uses her unique talents to help people of all ages with their aches, pains, and even debilitating injuries. Her outstanding reputation, exceptional patient feedback, and sheer number of overall years in servitude, speak for the effectiveness of not only Dr. Dodd’s work, but for the effectiveness of chiropractic medicine. However, success did not miraculously appear for Dr. Dodd overnight. It was a long and winding road of tedious study, continuing education, and trial and error that led to the success that she has now.

Dr. Dodd has not limited her personal merits to just educational achievements or the success of her practice. She devotes her already limited time to advancing her career and being an avid leader within the community. In addition to serving as a member of the David W. Carter Alumni Association, She’s also in integral part of the Freddie James Scholarship appreciation luncheon, and the Christmas for Carter Kids annual gifting event.

B.S. in Biology, Doctorate in Chiropractic, Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitor, Notary Public, Medical Examiner.

Have any questions in mind?

FAQ’S

1. What are the DOT physical exam requirements?

The best way to understand the DOT Physical requirements is to go through the checklist that the medical examiner goes through to conduct the physical exam. Here is a link to the FMCSA Medical Examination Report form.

We’ve compiled a shortened version of FMCSA Rules and Regulations here. If you want to see the long, official legalese version here is a link to FMCSA Part 391.41.

2. Does a DOT physical include a drug test?

Drug testing is not part of a DOT Physical exam, but your Company may request to have drug alcohol testing done at the same time. DOT Drug Testing and breath alcohol testing are additional charges.

3. What’s involved in a DOT physical?

After you complete and sign your medical history form or “long form” (Medical Examination Report For Commercial Driver Fitness Determination), a complete physical examination including vision, hearing, and blood pressure tests, will be performed by your certified medical doctor as per requirements of The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

4. Why do I have to have a urine test?

The urine test is just a kidney screen to test for sugar and protein. It’s done to determine that there is no early onset of conditions like high blood pressure breaking down the kidneys, or early signs of diabetes, or kidney infection.

5. Can I obtain a copy of my DOT physical form?

Yes. We will make a copy for the driver to carry to the DMV or to send through e-mail, fax, or mail. The examining doctor keeps a copy of the form for our office records.

6. How long is a DOT medical card good for?

A DOT medical card is good for two years if you have no restrictions. A history of high blood pressure, taking high blood pressure medications, and/or taking oral medications for diabetes can restrict the medical card to one year, or shorter.

7. Is there a difference between a DOT medical Exam and a DOT physical?

No. These terms are used interchangeably. They are most often referred to as a DOT medical when referring to the DOT medical card, and DOT physical when referring to the DOT physical exam, and sometimes drivers refer to them as a CDL physical or CDL medical.

8. How much does a DOT physical cost without insurance?

We charge the same price whether you have insurance or not. Payment for our DOT Physical service is $75 and payment options are cash, credit/debit card, or pre-authorized company account.

9. How do overweight truck drivers pass the DOT physical?

Being overweight is not a restriction to passing the DOT Physical exam. It is the medical conditions that being overweight eventually leads to, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease, that may affect your ability to safely drive a commercial vehicle. That is what the DOT Physical exam will determine – whether you have any of these restrictive medical conditions. Getting healthy and staying healthy is your best guarantee for your life and your livelihood.

10. What are the DOT physicals blood pressure requirements?

Here are the medical guidelines according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Note that employers are allowed to impose more stringent medical requirements.

• A driver with a BP of less than 140 systolic and less than 90 diastolic may be medically certified to drive for a two-year period.

• A driver with a BP of 140 – 159 systolic and /or a BP of 90-99 diastolic, has stage 1 hypertension, and may be medically certified to drive for a one-year period. Certification examinations should be done annually thereafter and should be at or less than 140/90.

• A driver with a BP of 160-179 systolic and/or a BP of 100-109 diastolic, has stage 2 hypertension, and is a candidate for antihypertensive drug therapy. The driver is given a one-time certification of three months to reduce his or her blood pressure to less than or equal to 140/90. Provided treatment is well tolerated and the driver demonstrates a BP value of 140/90 or less, he or she may be re-certified for one year from the date of the initial exam. The driver is certified annually thereafter.

• A driver with a BP at or greater than 180 systolic and / or 110 diastolic has stage 3 hypertension and is disqualified. The driver may not be qualified, even temporarily, until blood pressure is reduced to equal to or less than 140/90 and treatment is well tolerated. The driver may be certified for 6 months and biannually (every 6 months) thereafter if at recheck BP is equal to or less than 140/90.

• Drivers with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or kidney disease require treatment if their blood pressure rises above 130/80, since they already have a high risk of heart disease. See our article on “High Blood Pressure: Commercial Driver Risk?” for more information.

11. Can a driver with mild sleep apnea obtain a CDL License in Texas?

Obstructive sleep apnea does not necessarily disqualify you for a DOT medical card. Treatment with a CPAP machine and some basic lifestyle changes can help you get a restful sleep and maintain your commercial driver’s license. For more information on what is currently required for DOT physical certification see our news article “Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Commercial Driver Risk?”

12. What are the truck driving vision requirements?

A commercial driver must have a distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye. That means without corrective lenses, or with corrective lenses, you must be able to see 20/40 or better, with each eye individually as well as together. Your field of vision should be at least 70 degrees horizontally, and you must be able to recognize the standard traffic signal colors of red, green, and amber.

13. What would cause me to fail a DOT physical?

Over all the years we’ve been working with drivers, the biggest cause for concern we see is high blood pressure. Another concern is uncontrolled sugar in the urine. There are ways you can manage your blood pressure and blood sugar. See our tips to prepare for your DOT physical. Any condition that would cause a loss of ability to control, operate, or drive a commercial vehicle safely – loss or impairment of limbs, poor visual acuity, insulin-controlled diabetes, high blood pressure (more than 180/110), heart disease, respiratory dysfunction, epilepsy, mental disorder, use of certain drugs and/or alcoholism. See a complete list of FMCSA rules and regulations.

14. Who can I contact to set up an appointment for CDL Physical in Texas?

Please contact our office at 214-941-4903 to schedule an appointment to ensure availability.

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