CDL DOT Physical Exam
STEP 1. Fill out your health history using form. CLICK HERE FOR FORM MCSA-5875
STEP 2. Complete your DOT physical exam with a nationally registered doctor (MD, DO, DC, PA, APRN)
- We will review of medical history
- We will discuss special medical conditions, diagnosis, restrictions and medications
- Check height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, range of motion, neurological, breathing, eyes, ears
- urinalysis that checks for metabolic processes (ex. Diabetes, Kidney Disease) THIS IS NOT A DRUG TEST. A DRUG TEST IS NOT PART OF THE DOT EXAM
STEP 3. We complete your paperwork with certification period. This may vary on medical conditions. MAXIMUM CERTIFICATION PERIOD is 2 years. If qualified, you get a DOT medical certificate that is automatically updated electronically with your state authority. You must be self certified as Category 1 with your state authority. If you have a CDL, a certificate is no longer required to be carried by the driver. If you do not have a CDL, You will receive a laminated certificate to carry in your wallet.
- You get 1 copy of the DOT physical long form for the company or yourself.
-Determination Pending-some driver's may have conditions that may need monitoring and or follow up before given a certificate. If the condition is not disqualifying, you may have time on your current DOT certificate to provide the additional information requested from the certified medical examiner. If you have time on your card, and you don't have an absolute disqualifying condition, you can continue to drive on an your existing certificate until it expires. You may be allowed 45 days to provide the documents requested. If the documents are not received after 45 days, a new exam must be performed.
Please reach us at drblakebaty@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question. Many driver's worry about passing. My best suggestion is to bring as much information about a medical condition as you can. Ex. Diabetes-bring last HbA1C
Most likely YES. If your condition is controlled, have your provider fill out this form MCSA-5870
Most likely YES. Provide this form to your eye doctor MCSA-5871
This depends on the condition itself and if the medication impair your ability to safely operate a CMV. This document my help with medications and conditions. MCSA-5895
The medical examiner has the final say.
YES. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is disqualifying even if it legal in your state.
No. You can get a DOT exam performed by any examiner that is on the National Registry from any state. It does not matter what state it is performed in. It will be sent electronically via the NRII system to your state.
Unfortunately no. A proliferative retinopathy is disqualifying. A severe non-proliferative retinopathy is also disqualifying.
No. A defibrillator is disqualifying even if it is not operable. If you have just a pacemaker, you may qualify.
You should bring an updated HbA1c and list of medications. If you require insulin or are being placed on insulin you must bring MCSA-5870.
A hearing waiver from the FMCSA would be required.
If a CDL exam was performed and it is not linking to your CDL, the possible reasons are as follows:
The driver is not self certified as Category 1 with the state.
The original exam was done before June 23, 2025 and was never submitted to the state by the driver.
There is an error with the DL number, name or DOB on the exam performed.
No. As of June 23, 2025 all CDL medical certificates are electronic. They must be submitted by your doctor via the NRII system. The DMV will not accept a paper copy.
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