Criteria for DOT physical exam In Charlotte: All you need to know

The Department of Transportation, DOT, makes it mandatory for a commercial motor vehicle driver to undergo DOT physical exam in Charlotte. FMCSA or The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration is the agency under DOT that governs the qualification criteria for truck drivers. A driver needs to pass the physical test to pursue driving.

 Here’s a list of what you need to know about the exam criteria for the DOT physical exam:

·         Cardiovascular history

·         No medical history for respiratory dysfunction

·         No history of alcoholism

·         Visual acuity

·         No history of muscular diseases

·         No addiction to habit forming drugs

·         No epilepsy related disorders

·         Status of diabetes and the kind of medication you currently take

·         Physical disability if any

·         No hearing disability

For someone who is going to appear for the exam for the first time, a few tips might be handy. Firstly, do bring a list of medications you take, along with doctor’s details. In case you wear glasses, bring them along for sure. For someone suffering from any kind of heart condition, a copy of stress test or any other test is crucial. The same applies to the diabetic individual. Please make sure to carry these documents for a swift test.

A commercial driver’s license or CDL is easy to take, if you clear the physical examination. Find out a reputable and registered professional who can undertake the test.  

Alan M. Tebby, D.C.