Get IN CDL-PHY SF 49867 2004-2023

You Might Need to Apply for an Exemption. The FMCSA has identified certain conditions that disqualify drivers from operating CMVs. These include hypertension, respiratory dysfunction, diabetes, vision impairment, epilepsy and mental disorders.

DOT Physicals: What Happens When You Fail? ... Leaving out information during your DOT physical that could lead to a disqualification, or outright lying about their health, is illegal and can lead to fines against the driver.

If a driver happens to fail the DOT physical test, it does not necessarily disqualify them from driving unless they fall it without the possibility of exception. Precaution is necessary because if a driver is to fail the CDL physical could be putting themselves and others around them in danger.

Truck drivers with high blood pressure can be medically certified to drive, but will have to lower their BP to under 140/90.

From there, the medical examiner tests various parts of your health. They test your pulse, blood pressure, vision in both eyes, and hearing. You must also pass a urinalysis test. This is used for drug testing and detection of blood, sugar, or protein in the urine.

Diabetic individuals seeking DOT certification must provide current (within six months) diabetic control information to the examining physician. ... Diabetics who require for control cannot be approved for DOT certification unless they have a waiver.

There are currently no laws requiring a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical for sleep apnea. ... During the examination, a medical practitioner will determine if you require sleep apnea testing.

A motor carrier may not require or permit a driver to operate a CMV if the driver has a condition including sleep apnea that would affect his or her ability to safely operate the vehicle. ... They should not drive if they are not being treated.

Medicare refers to this as "compliance." Compliance is the measurement of how much you use your CPAP equipment and if it is working for you. As far as Medicare is concerned, you are not compliant unless you are using your machine at least 4 hours each night for 70% of the nights.

Getting a Second Opinion After Failing the DOT Physical No medical examiner wants you to fail the DOT physical. ... All pass or fail results are submitted into a federal database by the DOT medical examiners. We don't encourage you to shop around for a more lenient medical examiner, however. You likely won't find one.

If a driver happens to fail the DOT physical test, it does not necessarily disqualify them from driving unless they fall it without the possibility of exception. Precaution is necessary because if a driver is to fail the CDL physical could be putting themselves and others around them in danger.

CDL drivers must take the DOT physical every two years. If you have a condition that needs monitoring, such as high blood pressure, you may be required to get a physical more often. Once you have passed your DOT physical the doctor in charge will give you a certificate.

Intrastate certification is regulated by the DMV of each state. All states have based their physical qualifications on some of the Federal requirements, but may grant waivers for certain medical conditions.

Drink plenty of water. Proper hydration is an essential part of overall health. ... Avoid coffee, cigarettes and booze. ... Eat fruits and vegetables and drink beet juice. ... Eat potassium rich foods. ... Try meditating. ... Get some sleep.

Eat potassium-rich foods. ... Drink plenty of water. ... Lay off the coffee, cigarettes, and booze. ... Eat fruits & vegetables, and drink beet juice. ... Get some sleep. ... Take a deep breath, meditate.