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Sleep Apnea & DOT Physical
Sleep Apnea & DOT Physical Ready to get your Medical Card updated? Feeling healthy, and you cruised through your last exam? What’s to worry about? Plenty. If your neck is bigger than 17 inches (16 for woman), or your BMI is 35 or greater, there might be a medical “out of service” in your future. […]
What To Bring to a DOT Physical Exam
What To Bring to a DOT Physical Exam Please bring the following: 1. ???A picture ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) Your current medical certificate (wallet card) if you have one currently. List of all your Medications, dosages and prescribing doctors name and contact information. Some drugs such as prescribed amphetamines like Adderall (Generic Name:amphetamine and […]
What medications can cost you your CDL?
What medications can cost you your CDL? As a truck driver, your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is your livelihood, so it is important to know which drugs –both legal and illegal — might put your career in jeopardy. Illegal Drugs The U.S. Department of Transportation requires truck drivers to take pre-employment drug tests that screen […]
What happens during the DOT Physical exam?
What happens during the DOT Physical exam? ?Driver completes Driver Information and Driver Health History sections of DOT PhysicalForm MCSA-5875 A urine sample is taken: we check for specific gravity, protein, blood and sugar (not a drug test) Height and Weight are recorded Vision Test is performed Hearing Test is performed Blood pressure is taken […]
What are the DOT physical blood pressure requirements?
What are the DOT physical 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. (FMCSA Rules and Regulations: Part 391.41) A driver with a BP of less than 140 systolic and less than 90 diastolic may […]
How do I report my DOT medical certificate to Florida’s Driver’s License Office?
How do I report my DOT medical certificate to Florida’s Driver’s License Office? Florida requires that you submit your DOT medical certificate information to the State driver’s license office. This can be done by going to a SMV office or online at the link below within 15 days after receiving your certificate. Florida’s CDL Self-Certification System […]
DOT Physical Diabetes & A1C
DOT Physical Diabetes & A1C Do you need to get your blood sugar or A1C under control quickly for a DOT physical, or more importantly to get and stay healthier? If so the following 2 protocols will get blood sugar numbers back into the normal range faster than any other method. I highly recommend that […]
DOT Physical CPAP Compliance Requirement
DOT Physical CPAP Compliance Requirement CPAP compliance is the measurement of how many hours and nights you’re using your therapy, and if you’re using it enough for treatment to be effective. When you’re noncompliant, it means you don’t use your CPAP device as often as you should be or you’re not using it long enough […]
What if I lie on my DOT Physical?
What if I lie on my DOT Physical? The Penalty for Lying on a DOT Physical The penalty for lying on a DOT physical will vary depending on the lie that someone uses. No matter what, lying on a Department of Transportation physical can have serious consequences. Depending on the severity of the lie, it […]