DOT Physicals in Woodbridge, NJ and Perth Amboy, NJ.
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DOT Physicals
Pre-Employment Physicals
In order to legally operate commercial trucking vehicles, a DOT physical is required for interstate or intrastate commercial drivers operating vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds, as mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMCSA). AFC Urgent Care Perth Amboy offers DOT physicals performed by certified medical examiners (CME) following the rigid protocols laid out by the FMCSA. Overall, the exam serves to test heart function, vision, and hearing.
A DOT / CDL physical exam is valid for up to 24 months. The certified medical examiner may also issue a medical examiner’s certificate for less than 24 months when it is desirable to monitor a condition, such as high blood pressure.
If a driver has a current diagnosis of cardiac insufficiency, collapse, congestive cardiac failure or any other cardiovascular disease, he/she will be required to provide the Medical Examiner with a stress test (performed within the last 12 months) along with a release from the driver’s physician stating that he/she can drive a commercial motor vehicle without restrictions.
What is checked during a DOT physical?
- Blood pressure testing: To be eligible for a DOT card, drivers must have a blood pressure reading below 140/90. Your physician will take two readings to ensure it is as accurate as possible.
- Testing pulse: Pulse should be steady and regular to ensure good heart function.
- Vision testing: Your employee must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye. Testing also includes peripheral vision testing and testing the ability to distinguish between different traffic lights and signals. Results are recorded either with or without corrective glasses or contact lenses, and the driver should wear their corrective eyewear for the test.
- Hearing testing: The applicant should be able to hear a forced whisper from 5 feet away or less. The candidate must also have no more than 40 decibels of hearing loss in their better ear. Again, drivers who wear hearing aids are allowed to wear them during testing.
- Lab testing: Our physician will take a urine sample to test for protein, glucose, and blood. Finding these compounds in urine can indicate an undiagnosed condition such as diabetes or an infection, which can affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle on public roads.
- Neurological function testing: This brief testing includes checking reflexes and the function of extremities.
DOT Physicals and Medical Exams for Commercial Drivers in Perth Amboy, NJ
If you are in need of a physical as part of your renewal process for your CDL, visit AFC Urgent Care Perth Amboy today! Our center is open seven days a week and we offer extended hours so you never need to worry about taking time off of work. Our center can work with your employer to perform the physical based on their standards and needs. For questions or to set up an occupational health program, please call 732-896-9962.
Our providers have years of experience working with school boards and administrators to ensure that drivers are healthy, safe, and ready to drive students back to local K-12 school programs.
Schools that work with bus driver organizations and similar unions to help get drivers ready for the school year. If you’re a local bus driver and you need a DOT physical then call us now!
DOT Physicals for Warehousing and Supply Chain Drivers
Logistics, Supply Chain, and Warehousing professionals that need to get their drivers medical clearance and DOT Physicals can book their drivers at AFC Urgent Care Perth Amboy!
AFC Urgent Care Perth Amboy is a Walk-in Clinic that serves Woodbridge Township, NJ and Perth Amboy, NJ, as well as other surrounding towns and cities. Our team prides itself on providing comprehensive and complete DOT/ CDL medical exam Testing and Physical Examinations with exceptional quality, patient experience, and expertise.
Our team understands the need for warehousing businesses and contractors to maintain their driver’s health and medical clearances. Simply call us today to get started.
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