I was working on a forklift and in a freezer then I took my physical and passed with good bp, good hearing and vision. Then my doc said the government seems to be leaning toward not allowing CDLs past 70. Also he was looking at me weird and asked the same question twice. I wanted to punch him for that but he was looking for high drivers. I only use my class A once in a while and it's mostly out of boredom. But take your tests, get it done. Pass your BP vision hearing and don't be colorblind. You'll be fine. Get er done. I ain't near 70 yet but I know an 80 year old who hauls apples with doubles and he gets along fine. Depends on the driver I suppose.
Taking dot physicals for 30 years. The doctor never does half of what you did. It’s a nurse that does the majority of it. They use a blood pressure machine which I don’t like.
Doing my DOT physical this morning. I’ve done this 5X already, 46yrs old in September, exercise 5-6 days a week, HARD, and am I n better physical condition than most 25yr olds. Tell me why I am nervous 😂.. Thanks for this video. I feel alot better now
I do not know why they still have the wisper test, the DOT got sued over that and a federal judge ruled it was discrimination and they had to approve like 40 deaf people. I hear some truckers have problems with the wisper test and I find it completely useless.
If a driver doesn’t pass the whisper test they can still pass this exam with specialized hearing testing. The whisper test just makes it easier on the driver by not making them automatically jump through this hoop.
I didnt do even half of that for my dot exam. I got my ears an throat looked at. Got my bp an heart rate, they checked my urine, and eyes. My kneck was measured talked about how i sleep cause im 6”2 280lbs but i sleep like a rock the only thing wakes me up is me drooling😩 lmao. I didnt get my knee nocked on. Didnt do a push and pull test or leg test. My guess is she didnt want to be thrown around the room🤣 my legs and arms, even though i hardly use them, id definitely throw her across the room if she told me to push as hard as i could🤷♂️🤣
I’m hard of hearing & the nurse stood 7ft behind me & whispered under breath. She said I failed. I stopped the appointment & told her to cancel it. At CDL school they will do a clap test.. I’m getting hearing aids today. I’ll see what they do at the doctor today if she does the same thing I know she is intentionally trying to fail me. Most people are biased against hard of hearing & Deaf driving & she seemed like one of them. Statistics show we are Safer drivers than the average hearing driver due to our natural hyper awareness state. ✌🏽
I wanted to get my cdl but I’m scared they won’t pass I was born with a lazy eye and I didn’t get to join the military cause of it. I went to the eye doctor and they did say I should pass and that they will do a wavier if need be. Just nervous don’t want another dream job destroyed.
Please watch my vision exam video. The FMCSA has very specific standards for vision. If you pass the vision portion of the exam you should not have a problem with a lazy eye. At the end of the day, however, this is all up to the discretion of the doctor performing the exam.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals so if I don’t pass just a sliver of the eye test due to my lazy eye I will not get my cdl. Cause it’s blurry but I can still see objects in it and if I have a eye doctor say he will sign me a waiver. I just want to be a truck drive local I’m a yard driver right now and I don’t have any issues backing up a trailer and driving it.
And thank you for answering my questions I really do appreciate and I hope just because a slightly blurry eye doesn’t smash another dream of mine to become a local truck driver.
@@bubblezgonecrazy The standards for the vision component are set by the FMCSA. There is a waiver program you can ask about if you do not pass however.
don't know if this is for the acting or not, but don't they require a gown to be worn and isn't there a genital exam during physicals as well as other tests?
One more thing i broke my wrist at work an had yo go out on comp when i was ready to come back to work the doc said if you cant do ten push ups you cant come back to work i did the 10 push ups to go back to work then the compay doc called workers comp to report 0 disability which canceled my comp claim am i bitter you bet
Great video very informative! what are other test that are done ? is there any cat scans, ekg? Any actual brain scan/cognitive test, tedious tests like that or is it all pretty quick like the video ? Also would those just be unnecessary if you don’t have any pre existing conditions ?
We would be able to tell if blood sugars are not under control via the urinalysis (sugar in the urine). We would not be asking for blood so we wouldn't know you are diabetic if numbers are controlled. Of course my recommendation has to be to disclose all pertinent medical information on your intake paperwork.
Excellent video very informative! I have a question based on two dislocated disc in my lower back and I've taken pain meds for it. Would that automatically disqualify me? Thanks
It depends on the medication and the effects the medication has on you. If your medication makes you tired it can be disqualifying (even if it's legally prescribed). The FMSCA says anything that will make you lose consciousness or cause you to fall asleep is disqualifying. Suboxone if legally prescribed isn't disqualifying but methadone is because of the medication side effects of causing loss of consciousness and hallucinations. Neurontin isn't disqualifying when prescribed legally but it's always good to have a doctor's note saying the patient is tolerating the medications.
Not automatically. If in my clinic I would want a note from your doctor as to why you have it. If it is deemed safe for you to drive then you should be ok.
Hey Doc quick question. My license says I wear corrective lenses. I got my license at the age of 17 in FL. I moved to CT got my license changed over. The DMV made me do another eye exam, which I passed without wearing any contacts. Thing is my license still has it listed that I wear contacts. I haven’t worn contacts in over 20 years. Should I take my DOT without contacts or should I wear a pair? Appreciate the video it was very informative
We require a letter from your doctor only if you are taking meds for these conditions. Otherwise, it would be handled in a case by case basis. See my video on clearance letters.
Great video. I have a question for you. I shattered my talus April 2021, 10 pins and 2 plates. I walk fine if I wear any boots or shoes with good ankle support. Should I be worried about failing?
Thanks so much. In our office the standard would be that if it is safe for you to drive and you are able to perform the duties of a commercial driver then you should pass.
If someone has a history of seizures but has been seizure free for 5 years with medications well under control, can they get a DOT medical card? Not looking for a CDL just a DOT medical card
Hello doctor, I have a big problem with physical exams because of white coat sindrom if its called like that. I work as a Yardmaster in my country for 15 years, have my medical exams because of work sertificate every year and always have high BP going to from 80/130 to 90/140 that's highest peak, and BPMs sometimes going to 120 but when I tell that to doctors thay understand. Every other test is ok. I function normaly and have no problems outside the medical clinics exept during the tests. My question is because I work in USA every year on H2B visa on season works if I decide to take CDL DOT exam would I pass if I tell of this condition to examiner?? Best of luck to you and much apreciated!!
I will usually take blood pressure several times during the exam for exactly this reason. Just let the doctor know that you are nervous and they should accommodate you.
Medical examiners are allowed to check the blood pressure up to 3 times. We are ONLY allowed to do the test in the seated position. So a medical examiner may lay you down for 15 minutes and then come into the office, sit you up and check you. Medical examiners are supposed average the 3 checks. So if you get 145/93, 138/89, and 135/88 then the average of all 3 is 139/90. This number should be written down and recorded on the FMCSA paperwork along with the other numbers. While performing a resting blood pressure check the medical examiner should hold the patients arm at heart level to get a more accurate blood pressure reading.
You mentioned in one of the comments that you can't talk to any other doctors. I am waiting to get this test done. The DOT personnel requested I get a test done from another Dr. I did that. I am not able to get the results from that Dr. But that dr. Is giving the results to the DOT personnel. Is that standard?
Hello… I am getting ready to open my own practice and will be adding CDL physicals. Could you please tell me where your exam table from???? Thanks and awesome video
I love those, Im so temped to whisper my answers back, I'd whisper something to the nurse like "your husband is gay but it's okay, it's with a 🐴 horse, but you have to whisper so that their mind tries to hear it but only picks up bits. 😷
I have a question, after an injury in my hip, a plate was installed on the bone, and the knee does not have full bending amplitude (approximately 90 degrees). Otherwise, the leg works well, the nerves are intact. Could this be a barrier to getting a CDL? Thanks
My Right eye was scratch by my small dog that left a small scare but only have Half the vision like a grey shadow facing my nose but i see fine on the right half of my eye and my left eye is perfect will this stop me from passing the exam?
I got a problem with my CPAP machine it is not sending the data to my app because my machine has a modem with a G3 cellular and my machine needs a G4 system. What should I do?
I have lung sarcoidosis, it's well controlled, and i get a yearly lung function test. ( wich i have good lung function) my results say asthma. I can run, jump, and walk for miles. Will this be a disqualification? I currently drive a school bus, and the company does their own physicals... It's not a real dot one. I would like to eventually upgrade to a class A and do otr in the future.
Wow that was a great explanation and example however if you decide that someone is unable to drive then now you have taken away the livelihood of a man or woman who possibly needs to take care of their families I think it's absolutely ridiculous that this exam even exist.
99% fof the time drivers aren't disqualified from driving forever. Most just need to be checked and treated before we can pass them. It's important to understand that. If you have high blood pressure (HTN) all we need is to know you saw an MD for the HTN (medical note) and have meds (medical note) that work to control it and then you can pass the CDL physical after a re-exam. This can often happen in a just a few days. People act like we stolen their jobs and livelihoods. Not true. In reality, the driver is often times ignoring the serious signs and symptoms of various medical issues. Sleep apnea, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney disease, etc. We find these issues before there's any serious repercussions.
Does DOT Physical go into a national registration? If my son did his in Alabama and had to get some extra medical forms done by his physician to return to dot physician but his doctor retired (military) . I guess I am asking should he just start over, get new DOT Physical sense he has new doctor and proceed from there? He had it in December, covid delay,, 😷We now live in Florida and he misplaced the forms the DOT physician gave him 🤔🙄😏. Hope that makes sense, 🙄.
I think I understand the question. If he needed to get clearance from a specialist he would need to go back to the same provider. If that provider is not available it is best to start over with the DOT physical.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals I understand, he thought it was linked national by DOT system and could be pulled or seen by any DOT doctor Probably best to start over. Thanks 😊
@@EasyDOTPhysicals this ain’t a commercial driving job. I’m talking about a non dot physical I’m having to get for a laborer position and didn’t know if it’s the exact same thing with the BMI since I’m not gonna be driving a commercial vehicle I’m kind of worried about it tbh.
got it. the standards for a regular physical will not follow the DOT guidelines and will be up to the doctor performing the exam to determine fitness for duty.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals so just so I know I’m understanding correctly a non dot physical or when someone says there getting a non dot physical it’s basically just another saying and same thing as anyone getting a yearly physical?
Hey Doctor, I have a question. On Feb 6, 2023 I broke my 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bone with a trailer door. My hand has healed but it's kind of deform. When I make a fist my ring finger under laps my middle finger. My physical therapist states that it should not be a problem passing a DOT physical. My hand is feeling stronger and stronger after exercising it. I would like to know if it is going to be a problem, so I can inform my Ortho doctor for possible surgery to fix the underlaping. Thank you
This is up to the dr. doing the exam. In my office I would need to feel that you can safely drive. If not i would send you for a skill performance evaluation. You may want to look up this option.
If my knees are messed up but i can walk and drive fine will they make me heal my knee first or do you think i can pass? Also do they ask past mental health? Thanks!
Hey Doc , I had 3 shoulder surgeries, 1 on the left , 2 on the right . The right shoulder is pretty bad but I would definitely pass this particular exam that’s shown in this video (arm strength) but would I be disqualified because of my surgery history ?
Medical examiners care about your physical ability to perform the job. FMSCA mandates this examination as a fit-to-drive exam. Is the person able to drive? If you are having issues with the shoulder and are having trouble driving a truck, then getting s SPE is the only way to get you back to work. It takes quite months to get the SPE done. So don't be in a hurry. Once it is and you have all the paperwork bring it in to the medical examiner and they can pass you for at least a year.
Thanks for the video! Can you please tell me what requirements is there for nervous system?! I mean I had a traumatic brain injury back in 2015 and my right side of my body was totally paralyzed. But now I have recovered so well that other people can barely see there’s something wrong with my fingers. But I can live a normal life, do almost everything I used to do and fully independent. I have been driving my private car for the last 5yrs with zero problem. And my question is do you think I can pass the test? What requirements are there for nervous system? Thank you much!!!🙏🏼
Sugar, blood, protein, and specific gravity. If any of this is out of order or doesn't look right it's an instant disqualifier. You will need to be checked and treated before you can pass. Short story: Patient has ALOT OF BLOOD in their urine. I can not pass them and tell them so. Everything else was good and he's 27yo. He goes to MD, MD diagnoses him with UTI, patient comes back taking the meds with the medical note from MD and I passed him for 2 years. He's being treated, he has a note, and retested his urine because I had to do a whole new re-exam and no blood in his urine. PASS
I'm insulin dependent i have been turned away from 2 companies is it possible to drive being insulin dependent? A1c is 7.0. I'm working hard to get it down to 5.5 so maybe I can get off insulin.
The FMCSA doesn't recognize any body weight or neck size and doesn't have guidance or regulations on either. You, the driver, are allow to be as old, as fat, as you want to be as long as you are in good medical health. Being morbidly obese has it's downsides and will eventually take it's toll on your body. It's important to understand just because you are obese does not mean you have automatically have sleep apnea and or should be tested. Same goes for neck size. Medical examiners need to know because you have an 18" neck doesn't mean you have any other signs or symptoms of sleep apnea. The FMCSA suggests asking questions and looking for other telltale signs and symptoms before you send someone for sleep apnea testing. There are many sleep apnea companies out there hoping you send patient after patient to their facility to be tested and diagnosed. $$$$$$ I have sent hundreds of drivers for sleep testing and all of them had 5 or more risk factors for sleep apnea. Only about 25% of those drivers (with 5 + risk factors) ever come back having sleep apnea.
Nice video doctor , I have a question , when I do my physical they tell me my vision is 30/40 , but when I saw my opthalmologist he said it's 20/20 , which is more accurate ?
Many things are left in the medical examiners determination and judgement. It's okay to get a qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist to do your eye screening. Bring the paperwork to the medical examiner within 45 days and most of the time the medical examiner can use the paper to pass you for the medical certificate.
they will not have access to your medical history but you could possibly have your certification revoked if it was found out that you were not honest during the exam.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals lastly, if i am on disability insurance for an injury out of work am i able to still pass a dot physical? Doc said i have lumbar radiculopathy/lumbargo, i have made great progress in recovering and feel like it should pose no threat in operating a CMV, should i mention im on disability?
@@HardcoreGangsta8 I would have to advise you to mention all medical conditions during the exam. The doctor doing the exam has to make the determination of if it is safe for you to drive.
No neck measurement? Our doctors we have to use always take one. We have had some drivers get slapped with a sleep study due to neck size and everything else was good. One driver had a 22 inch neck and was a body builder with 3% body fat.
It's important to remember to bring all medical paperwork to support your ability to drive. Go to the heart doctor you see and them to write you a short letter explaining the meds you're on and how with the meds they believe you are able to perform all functions of your work even with the heart failure. This will help you pass....at least for up to a year at a time.
Thanks for being the only channel that covers this legitimately.
No problem!
Why did they make me do jumping jacks then listen to my heart
To get your heart rate elevated a bit.
Because they thought it would be funny
Thanks Doc! It went down just as you described. I stated “That’s a pass” when the read my BP numbers. 😂 appreciate your insight!
You got it. Glad you passed 😀
I was working on a forklift and in a freezer then I took my physical and passed with good bp, good hearing and vision. Then my doc said the government seems to be leaning toward not allowing CDLs past 70. Also he was looking at me weird and asked the same question twice. I wanted to punch him for that but he was looking for high drivers. I only use my class A once in a while and it's mostly out of boredom. But take your tests, get it done. Pass your BP vision hearing and don't be colorblind. You'll be fine. Get er done. I ain't near 70 yet but I know an 80 year old who hauls apples with doubles and he gets along fine. Depends on the driver I suppose.
Definitely no standard yet about age of the driver yet. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I had a dot exam last week by a female doctor who actually gave me a hernia exam
nice
Taking dot physicals for 30 years. The doctor never does half of what you did. It’s a nurse that does the majority of it. They use a blood pressure machine which I don’t like.
Doing my DOT physical this morning. I’ve done this 5X already, 46yrs old in September, exercise 5-6 days a week, HARD, and am I n better physical condition than most 25yr olds. Tell me why I am nervous 😂.. Thanks for this video. I feel alot better now
welcome!
Do they cup your testicles and make you cough during this test ?
@@manegrindshard 😂 on my second physical, yes. But I’ve had 5. The other times, no
Also be prepared its going to take about 4 hours
Good exam and explanation of dot physical exam
Thanks!
I do not know why they still have the wisper test, the DOT got sued over that and a federal judge ruled it was discrimination and they had to approve like 40 deaf people. I hear some truckers have problems with the wisper test and I find it completely useless.
If a driver doesn’t pass the whisper test they can still pass this exam with specialized hearing testing. The whisper test just makes it easier on the driver by not making them automatically jump through this hoop.
I didnt do even half of that for my dot exam. I got my ears an throat looked at. Got my bp an heart rate, they checked my urine, and eyes. My kneck was measured talked about how i sleep cause im 6”2 280lbs but i sleep like a rock the only thing wakes me up is me drooling😩 lmao. I didnt get my knee nocked on. Didnt do a push and pull test or leg test. My guess is she didnt want to be thrown around the room🤣 my legs and arms, even though i hardly use them, id definitely throw her across the room if she told me to push as hard as i could🤷♂️🤣
I tore my pcl a month ago and came in for a physical today as long as I don’t have to get down on the knee for now I’ll be good I hope 😅
No finger in the old tailpipe for the physical ?
I’m hard of hearing & the nurse stood 7ft behind me & whispered under breath.
She said I failed.
I stopped the appointment & told her to cancel it.
At CDL school they will do a clap test..
I’m getting hearing aids today. I’ll see what they do at the doctor today if she does the same thing I know she is intentionally trying to fail me. Most people are biased against hard of hearing & Deaf driving & she seemed like one of them. Statistics show we are Safer drivers than the average hearing driver due to our natural hyper awareness state. ✌🏽
I passed out driving still having blood tests blood pressure
Why does it have to be turned over to the government I would no way have one of those test!
Looks like shes got some strong arms.
I wanted to get my cdl but I’m scared they won’t pass I was born with a lazy eye and I didn’t get to join the military cause of it. I went to the eye doctor and they did say I should pass and that they will do a wavier if need be. Just nervous don’t want another dream job destroyed.
Please watch my vision exam video. The FMCSA has very specific standards for vision. If you pass the vision portion of the exam you should not have a problem with a lazy eye. At the end of the day, however, this is all up to the discretion of the doctor performing the exam.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals so if I don’t pass just a sliver of the eye test due to my lazy eye I will not get my cdl. Cause it’s blurry but I can still see objects in it and if I have a eye doctor say he will sign me a waiver. I just want to be a truck drive local I’m a yard driver right now and I don’t have any issues backing up a trailer and driving it.
And thank you for answering my questions I really do appreciate and I hope just because a slightly blurry eye doesn’t smash another dream of mine to become a local truck driver.
@@bubblezgonecrazy The standards for the vision component are set by the FMCSA. There is a waiver program you can ask about if you do not pass however.
don't know if this is for the acting or not, but don't they require a gown to be worn and isn't there a genital exam during physicals as well as other tests?
No, these are not required by the FMCSA although some doctors may do more or less exams
no cpap compliance? shocked...love your vids!
appreciate that buddy!
One more thing i broke my wrist at work an had yo go out on comp when i was ready to come back to work the doc said if you cant do ten push ups you cant come back to work i did the 10 push ups to go back to work then the compay doc called workers comp to report 0 disability which canceled my comp claim am i bitter you bet
Good info Doc. Ty.
Glad it was helpful!
i have a couple broken teeth. will this disqualify me?
no
Thanks for the video
You bet
Next test I’m dropping my pants
Love it, thanks!
Our pleasure!
Great video very informative! what are other test that are done ? is there any cat scans, ekg? Any actual brain scan/cognitive test, tedious tests like that or is it all pretty quick like the video ? Also would those just be unnecessary if you don’t have any pre existing conditions ?
This is all we do for a relatively healthy person. We can’t speak for other doctors.
Great video, thank you
Welcome!
Why does every quack improperly perform the blood pressure test ?
What are you checking the urine for if not drugs?
Blood sugar, diabetes and such
Great video. I have a question, are you able to tell if the patient is diabetic if they do not disclose it to you and blood sugars are under control?
We would be able to tell if blood sugars are not under control via the urinalysis (sugar in the urine). We would not be asking for blood so we wouldn't know you are diabetic if numbers are controlled. Of course my recommendation has to be to disclose all pertinent medical information on your intake paperwork.
Excellent video very informative! I have a question based on two dislocated disc in my lower back and I've taken pain meds for it. Would that automatically disqualify me? Thanks
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It depends on the medication and the effects the medication has on you. If your medication makes you tired it can be disqualifying (even if it's legally prescribed). The FMSCA says anything that will make you lose consciousness or cause you to fall asleep is disqualifying. Suboxone if legally prescribed isn't disqualifying but methadone is because of the medication side effects of causing loss of consciousness and hallucinations. Neurontin isn't disqualifying when prescribed legally but it's always good to have a doctor's note saying the patient is tolerating the medications.
Oh will I'm north Cincinnati.
Sounds good!
This is a complete repeat of what happened to my during my DOT exam!
How long did it take? I have one right before another appointment and I'm hoping to squeeze them in to finish them early in the day
@@daurysp like.... 20 minutes? The longest part is the drug test.
@@ChirpsalotPlaysGames they don’t drug test
@@Qazxswer68 they do as the first thing before the exam.
At least it's what happened to me.
@@ChirpsalotPlaysGames DOT only requires a urinalysis. Employers can also setup a drug test at the same time as the DOT exam though
My vision is not 20/20 but I do have corrective lenses that I wear
Yes, you can wear glasses
Hello, when taking her blood pressure, why didn't you elevate her arm ?
I do only if I get a high reading
Do I have to be naked during a regular physical exam in order for to be clear for eye surgery?
If my regular prescription glasses are broken at the moment, can I do the eye part of the exam with prescription sunglasses?
I would allow that. Can’t say if all examiners would though.
The drug urine test is not preformed at the physical?
it can be but not required
Would irregular heartbeat disqualify you?
Not automatically. If in my clinic I would want a note from your doctor as to why you have it. If it is deemed safe for you to drive then you should be ok.
can you do a video about Substance abuse professional (SAP)on DOT physical
I will. Thanks for the suggestion!
Dr do some doctors get you all necked to do the ficical and make you cough touching you growing
This would be up to the Dr doing the exam
Hey Doc quick question. My license says I wear corrective lenses. I got my license at the age of 17 in FL. I moved to CT got my license changed over. The DMV made me do another eye exam, which I passed without wearing any contacts. Thing is my license still has it listed that I wear contacts. I haven’t worn contacts in over 20 years. Should I take my DOT without contacts or should I wear a pair?
Appreciate the video it was very informative
If you had a kidney stone removed , how does that affect your fed med card ? Can you still get a two year card if you pass everything else ?
What did yall test her for
Thank u 😊
Hey doctor for mental health issues can you still pass if you have anxiety and ocd?
We require a letter from your doctor only if you are taking meds for these conditions. Otherwise, it would be handled in a case by case basis. See my video on clearance letters.
What if I have a temporary print out of my id/driver’s license 🥲
Great video. I have a question for you. I shattered my talus April 2021, 10 pins and 2 plates. I walk fine if I wear any boots or shoes with good ankle support. Should I be worried about failing?
Thanks so much. In our office the standard would be that if it is safe for you to drive and you are able to perform the duties of a commercial driver then you should pass.
If someone has a history of seizures but has been seizure free for 5 years with medications well under control, can they get a DOT medical card? Not looking for a CDL just a DOT medical card
Very nice.
Thank you! Cheers!
What happens if you are diagnosed with bipolar and have been hospitalized but take medication at night for it and a year with no major events
Hello doctor, I have a big problem with physical exams because of white coat sindrom if its called like that. I work as a Yardmaster in my country for 15 years, have my medical exams because of work sertificate every year and always have high BP going to from 80/130 to 90/140 that's highest peak, and BPMs sometimes going to 120 but when I tell that to doctors thay understand. Every other test is ok. I function normaly and have no problems outside the medical clinics exept during the tests. My question is because I work in USA every year on H2B visa on season works if I decide to take CDL DOT exam would I pass if I tell of this condition to examiner?? Best of luck to you and much apreciated!!
I will usually take blood pressure several times during the exam for exactly this reason. Just let the doctor know that you are nervous and they should accommodate you.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals Thank you so much @Easy DOT Physicals on your answer!!
Medical examiners are allowed to check the blood pressure up to 3 times. We are ONLY allowed to do the test in the seated position. So a medical examiner may lay you down for 15 minutes and then come into the office, sit you up and check you. Medical examiners are supposed average the 3 checks. So if you get 145/93, 138/89, and 135/88 then the average of all 3 is 139/90. This number should be written down and recorded on the FMCSA paperwork along with the other numbers. While performing a resting blood pressure check the medical examiner should hold the patients arm at heart level to get a more accurate blood pressure reading.
Hello Doc. Is having a dextroscoliosis with 35 to 40 degrees curvature an automatic disqualifier? I'm planning to get CDL to drive a tanker truck :)
not automatic. Thanks for watching!
If not screening for drugs what are you looking for in the urine ?
please see the video on this channel about the urine screening
I have a pacemaker, and kidney transplant, would that disqualify me for getting CDL?
Not automatically. At very least you are going to need to have clearance from a cardiologist.
If I have a couple spider veins around ankle will I be disqualified?
Not automatically
You mentioned in one of the comments that you can't talk to any other doctors. I am waiting to get this test done. The DOT personnel requested I get a test done from another Dr. I did that. I am not able to get the results from that Dr. But that dr. Is giving the results to the DOT personnel. Is that standard?
Is there a weight to height requirement?
There are BMI suggestions. Please see my sleep apnea video
Hello… I am getting ready to open my own practice and will be adding CDL physicals.
Could you please tell me where your exam table from???? Thanks and awesome video
Hi Rosie! It is an Ergostyle table. Thanks for watching and good luck!
@@EasyDOTPhysicals …do you mind sharing where you bought it from and also the model please ??
Thanks again
@@rosiesandhu6761 did you ever open up?
where can I go 4 my m.c.
when they did my whisper test, with a mask on the lady turned around and said who knows what smh
whisper test with a 😷 😂
@@EasyDOTPhysicals i failed i guess for that so I'ma go elsewhere the next time....smh
I love those, Im so temped to whisper my answers back, I'd whisper something to the nurse like "your husband is gay but it's okay, it's with a 🐴 horse, but you have to whisper so that their mind tries to hear it but only picks up bits. 😷
@@Desert10075 not for me....i was goin deaf but i had surgery on my ears so i should be good this time around
How long does it to get physical card after CVA after treatment?
Doctor the distance you stand and hold the chart thanks
6 feet for the pocket size
Would I pass even if I have hearing aids and a trachea
neither are automatic disqualification
What if you can't see out of 1 eye?
I have scoliosis is that a disqualifier? I had desk work before sitting for hours and my back never hurt.
that is not an automatic disqualifier
Hello I have drop foot in my right foot. I drive with my left foot. Would that fail me ?
It is legal to drive left footed in the United States. It would be up to the doctor doing the exam to make sure it is safe for you to be on the road.
What about mental disorders or learning disability
This would be up to the discretion of the medical examiner doing the test.
I have a question, after an injury in my hip, a plate was installed on the bone, and the knee does not have full bending amplitude (approximately 90 degrees). Otherwise, the leg works well, the nerves are intact. Could this be a barrier to getting a CDL? Thanks
I got the same question
Can I be pregnant and still pass the dot ?
Yes
My Right eye was scratch by my small dog that left a small scare but only have Half the vision like a grey shadow facing my nose but i see fine on the right half of my eye and my left eye is perfect will this stop me from passing the exam?
Please see my video on the alternative vision standard
Do.you guys do xrays?
no x rays
I got a problem with my CPAP machine it is not sending the data to my app because my machine has a modem with a G3 cellular and my machine needs a G4 system. What should I do?
I have lung sarcoidosis, it's well controlled, and i get a yearly lung function test. ( wich i have good lung function) my results say asthma. I can run, jump, and walk for miles. Will this be a disqualification? I currently drive a school bus, and the company does their own physicals... It's not a real dot one. I would like to eventually upgrade to a class A and do otr in the future.
What if you are at the time taking prescription medicine for pain. Would you pass or not
please see my video with all of the particulars on prescription meds and the DOT
Wow that was a great explanation and example however if you decide that someone is unable to drive then now you have taken away the livelihood of a man or woman who possibly needs to take care of their families I think it's absolutely ridiculous that this exam even exist.
Thanks for the compliment and for the honest feedback
99% fof the time drivers aren't disqualified from driving forever. Most just need to be checked and treated before we can pass them. It's important to understand that. If you have high blood pressure (HTN) all we need is to know you saw an MD for the HTN (medical note) and have meds (medical note) that work to control it and then you can pass the CDL physical after a re-exam. This can often happen in a just a few days. People act like we stolen their jobs and livelihoods. Not true. In reality, the driver is often times ignoring the serious signs and symptoms of various medical issues. Sleep apnea, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney disease, etc. We find these issues before there's any serious repercussions.
Is this the same hearing test for everyone getting the cdl?
Does DOT Physical go into a national registration? If my son did his in Alabama and had to get some extra medical forms done by his physician to return to dot physician but his doctor retired (military) . I guess I am asking should he just start over, get new DOT Physical sense he has new doctor and proceed from there? He had it in December, covid delay,, 😷We now live in Florida and he misplaced the forms the DOT physician gave him 🤔🙄😏. Hope that makes sense, 🙄.
I think I understand the question. If he needed to get clearance from a specialist he would need to go back to the same provider. If that provider is not available it is best to start over with the DOT physical.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals I understand, he thought it was linked national by DOT system and could be pulled or seen by any DOT doctor
Probably best to start over.
Thanks 😊
What’s the difference in dot and non dot physical. When it comes to the BMI since your not driving a 18 wheeled
the physical for all commercial drivers is the same. the only difference is the requirement for drug testing for “safety sensitive” drivers.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals this ain’t a commercial driving job. I’m talking about a non dot physical I’m having to get for a laborer position and didn’t know if it’s the exact same thing with the BMI since I’m not gonna be driving a commercial vehicle I’m kind of worried about it tbh.
got it. the standards for a regular physical will not follow the DOT guidelines and will be up to the doctor performing the exam to determine fitness for duty.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals so just so I know I’m understanding correctly a non dot physical or when someone says there getting a non dot physical it’s basically just another saying and same thing as anyone getting a yearly physical?
@@terrylugo2474 to the best of my knowledge yes
Hey doc I have some nerve damage in my foot that is slowly getting better. Would this fail me? I have a brace that helps me move faster
In our office we would need to think that you could drive safely. It would depend on the testing.
Hey Doctor, I have a question. On Feb 6, 2023 I broke my 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bone with a trailer door. My hand has healed but it's kind of deform. When I make a fist my ring finger under laps my middle finger. My physical therapist states that it should not be a problem passing a DOT physical. My hand is feeling stronger and stronger after exercising it. I would like to know if it is going to be a problem, so I can inform my Ortho doctor for possible surgery to fix the underlaping. Thank you
This is up to the dr. doing the exam. In my office I would need to feel that you can safely drive. If not i would send you for a skill performance evaluation. You may want to look up this option.
Could someone pass with a heart condition?
so if i have smoked delta 8 thc then it won't fail me or what?
It might cause a positive result
What about sleep test. When does a doctor mandate a sleep test for sleepamnia?
Please see my video specifically on sleep apnea
If my knees are messed up but i can walk and drive fine will they make me heal my knee first or do you think i can pass? Also do they ask past mental health? Thanks!
If the examiner thinks it is safe for you to drive then you should pass. They will ask about mental health.
Hey Doc , I had 3 shoulder surgeries, 1 on the left , 2 on the right . The right shoulder is pretty bad but I would definitely pass this particular exam that’s shown in this video (arm strength) but would I be disqualified because of my surgery history ?
History wouldn’t disqualify you but depending on what the doctor sees you may need a special performance evaluation before passing
@@EasyDOTPhysicals Thank you 🙏🏽
Medical examiners care about your physical ability to perform the job. FMSCA mandates this examination as a fit-to-drive exam. Is the person able to drive? If you are having issues with the shoulder and are having trouble driving a truck, then getting s SPE is the only way to get you back to work. It takes quite months to get the SPE done. So don't be in a hurry. Once it is and you have all the paperwork bring it in to the medical examiner and they can pass you for at least a year.
@@JC.SpdRcr5 🙏🏽
Hey doctor if you have tuberculosis in the past ,that can be disqualified you?
this is not an automatic disqualification
Hey doc, I have Tetralogy of Fallot. What are the odds of me driving a truck?
Could I use glasses during the vision test?
yes
Thanks for the video!
Can you please tell me what requirements is there for nervous system?! I mean I had a traumatic brain injury back in 2015 and my right side of my body was totally paralyzed.
But now I have recovered so well that other people can barely see there’s something wrong with my fingers.
But I can live a normal life, do almost everything I used to do and fully independent.
I have been driving my private car for the last 5yrs with zero problem.
And my question is do you think I can pass the test?
What requirements are there for nervous system?
Thank you much!!!🙏🏼
Answered
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Hello, I have an upcoming dot physical and I am on HRT specifically testosterone it is doctor prescribed would this disqualify me?
What do they look for in the urine sample ? Just curious any disqualifications or restrictions
please see my video on Dot physical urine test
Sugar, blood, protein, and specific gravity. If any of this is out of order or doesn't look right it's an instant disqualifier. You will need to be checked and treated before you can pass. Short story: Patient has ALOT OF BLOOD in their urine. I can not pass them and tell them so. Everything else was good and he's 27yo. He goes to MD, MD diagnoses him with UTI, patient comes back taking the meds with the medical note from MD and I passed him for 2 years. He's being treated, he has a note, and retested his urine because I had to do a whole new re-exam and no blood in his urine. PASS
Thanks I had high cholesterol brought it back to normal but been a fat ass lately hopefully it’s not a big deal
I'm insulin dependent i have been turned away from 2 companies is it possible to drive being insulin dependent? A1c is 7.0. I'm working hard to get it down to 5.5 so maybe I can get off insulin.
Here is the video with the answer czcams.com/video/GCCMdQC8zX0/video.html
Does it consist of a drug test?
Is there a weight limit that would consider you qualified or disqualified?
It is based on BMI and neck size. Please watch my video on sleep apnea for the details.
The FMCSA doesn't recognize any body weight or neck size and doesn't have guidance or regulations on either. You, the driver, are allow to be as old, as fat, as you want to be as long as you are in good medical health. Being morbidly obese has it's downsides and will eventually take it's toll on your body. It's important to understand just because you are obese does not mean you have automatically have sleep apnea and or should be tested. Same goes for neck size. Medical examiners need to know because you have an 18" neck doesn't mean you have any other signs or symptoms of sleep apnea. The FMCSA suggests asking questions and looking for other telltale signs and symptoms before you send someone for sleep apnea testing. There are many sleep apnea companies out there hoping you send patient after patient to their facility to be tested and diagnosed. $$$$$$ I have sent hundreds of drivers for sleep testing and all of them had 5 or more risk factors for sleep apnea. Only about 25% of those drivers (with 5 + risk factors) ever come back having sleep apnea.
@Easy DOT Physicals can you provide the link? I looked for the sleep apnea video, didn't find it
@Easy DOT Physicals can you provide the link? I looked for the sleep apnea video, didn't find it
Nice video doctor , I have a question , when I do my physical they tell me my vision is 30/40 , but when I saw my opthalmologist he said it's 20/20 , which is more accurate ?
thanks for watching! This would depend on how they check it, but I would assume your opthamologist would be most accurate
Many things are left in the medical examiners determination and judgement. It's okay to get a qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist to do your eye screening. Bring the paperwork to the medical examiner within 45 days and most of the time the medical examiner can use the paper to pass you for the medical certificate.
Hey doc about 12 years ago I had surgery to clear my epilepsy. I have been seziure free for over 10 yrs. Am I disqualified!
When you finish your DOT Physical, does the FMCSA/DOT have access to my medical history or are they going to terminate me if i leave some things out?
they will not have access to your medical history but you could possibly have your certification revoked if it was found out that you were not honest during the exam.
@@EasyDOTPhysicals lastly, if i am on disability insurance for an injury out of work am i able to still pass a dot physical? Doc said i have lumbar radiculopathy/lumbargo, i have made great progress in recovering and feel like it should pose no threat in operating a CMV, should i mention im on disability?
@@HardcoreGangsta8 I would have to advise you to mention all medical conditions during the exam. The doctor doing the exam has to make the determination of if it is safe for you to drive.
What if you have a high bmi would they deny you getting certified ?
please see my video on sleep apnea
No neck measurement? Our doctors we have to use always take one. We have had some drivers get slapped with a sleep study due to neck size and everything else was good. One driver had a 22 inch neck and was a body builder with 3% body fat.
neck measuring is up to the doctors discretion
I have heart failure can I pass my dot physical ?
This is completely under the doctors discretion
It's important to remember to bring all medical paperwork to support your ability to drive. Go to the heart doctor you see and them to write you a short letter explaining the meds you're on and how with the meds they believe you are able to perform all functions of your work even with the heart failure. This will help you pass....at least for up to a year at a time.