WHAT IS A DOT PHYSICAL?

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. At Medicine Reimagined we provide this service to members for free! We perform this service for non-members for $125. Please call 574-319-1420 to schedule.

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

Upon exam completion, the CME will report the results to the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). Certified drivers will receive a copy of the medical examiner’s certificate (MEC), or DOT medical card.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Only a CME can administer a DOT physical.
A DOT physical is required when a driver operates a CMV across state lines (i.e., interstate driving).
Employers of intrastate drivers (i.e., drivers who stay within one state) are subject to the physical qualification regulations of that specific state.
The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) has a current list of CMEs.