As of May 12, 2014, CDL or DOT physicals can only be done by providers who have completed training and testing to be a Certified Medical Examiner (CME). Gonstead, Stangl and Arkowski Chiropractic and Massage Therapy clinics have certified providers. New rules are stricter and exams will be more intensive than in the past, so prepare to undress for your exam and for more questioning.
CME’s are responsible for determining medical fitness for duty, not diagnosing and treating medical conditions. National criteria are in place for who can and cannot drive. If you are disqualified at one facility for a CDL physical, you will not be able to go elsewhere and become certified.
Click the link below to find the required paperwork to be filled out prior to your exam.
The Day of Your Exam
Please bring in:
- Your previous medical card (If obtained)
- Your previous long form exam (If obtained)
- Your commercial driver’s license
- Name, address, and phone number of all physicians you currently see
- List of prescription medications if you take any, including: Name of the medication, doses, onset of diagnosis, treating physician name and address.
- List of current or frequently used over-the-counter (OTC) medications
- Any recent lab tests or medical clearance letters from other doctor’s
- Glasses (if prescribed)
- Hearing Aids with extra batteries (if prescribed)
- Cash or credit card for payment (Sorry, we don’t accept personal checks for payment)
If you fail to pass your exam due to misrepresentation or a disqualifying medical condition, you will still be responsible for paying for your DOT physical.
Please wear comfortable clothing. For the exam, you may be asked to remove your shirt (women would be gowned), socks, and shoes. Please wear shorts or loose fitting pants that are able to be brought up over your knees.
You will have to have a Urine Analysis (UA) during the exam
- Please come to your exam with a full bladder
- UA does NOT include drug or alcohol testing
- UA DOES include testing for blood, sugar, protein and specific gravity of urine content.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) also offers a website full of resources regarding medical regulations, requirements and exemptions. Click here for more information.