DOT Testing

Medical Examinations for the Department of Transportation

Performed by Dr. Larson, The Department of Transportation requires all Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders to receive periodic physical examinations, officially called a “Department of Transportation Medical Examination,” to ensure the ability of the driver to safely operate a commercial vehicle.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Medical certification in accordance with FMCSA physical qualification standards is required when the driver is operating a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce that:

• Has a combined gross vehicle weight or weight rating of 10,000 lbs. or more.

• Is designed or used to transport 9-15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation.

• Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) whether for compensation or not.

• Transports hazardous materials in quantities that require placarding under the hazardous materials regulations.

• When a driver returns from an illness or injury that interferes with driving ability, the driver must undergo a medical examination even if the medical examiner's certificate has not expired.

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