DOT Physicals

Checklist to Prepare for your FMCSA Certified Medical Exam

DOT physical preparation checklist for FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner
DOT physical preparation checklist for FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner

● Driver’s License

● Drink Water for the Specimen Test (Not a drug test)

● Current List of All Medications including Over-the-Counter medications and Supplements

● Eyeglasses If Needed for Distance

● Hearing Aids if Needed with Extra Power Source

In addition please also bring the following if applicable:

❏ Diabetes - A letter from your treating provider that documents the last ​ A1C​ and a copy of your yearly diabetic eye exam​.

❏ If you have had a heart attack, coronary artery stents, heart disease, chest pain or any heart surgery, a cardiology consult will be required BEFORE your DOT exam. At your DOT exam, you will need to bring a copy of your most recent ​ cardiac stress test results​ (must be within 2 years), echocardiogram results​ (if applicable), and a clearance letter from your cardiologist.

❏ If you have a ​ pacemaker​, you must bring documentation of your most recent annual pacemaker check (this must be within the past 12 months).

❏ If you have had a stroke, seizure, head injury, a mini stroke, intracranial bleed, brain infection, dizziness or passing out spells (syncope) you will require a neurology consult BEFORE your DOT exam.

❏ If you are being treated for adult depression, any psychiatric disorder, or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you are required to provide documentation from your primary care provider or mental health provider about your diagnosis, treatment plan including medicine for clearance to drive a commercial vehicle.

❏ If you have ​ sleep apnea​, you will be required to bring the ​ past 30 day usage​ for your ​ CPAP Machine, for an oral appliance a letter from your provider on compliance or Documentation for COPD, Emphysema​ BEFORE your DOT exam.

❏ If you take blood thinners, such as Warfarin (Coumadin), you must provide documentation of monthly INR results​. You must have a therapeutic INR within a month of your certification. Please note your DOT exam results will be delayed if you are not prepared with the above items.

Please bring the following to your appointment:

Our Location

Conveniently located inside TA Truck stop with plenty of parking in Ashland, just north of Richmond, on I-95 exit 89 to serve professional truck drivers and other skilled essential workers with comprehensive healthcare.

Address

10134 Lewistown Road

Ashland, VA 23005

Hours

Monday: 08:30 am to 03:30 pm

Tuesday: 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 08:30 am to 3:30 pm

Thursday: 12:30 pm to 06:00 pm

Friday: 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Saturday: 08:30 am to 12:30 pm

Sunday: Closed