DOT Physical Exams - Yorktown Heights, NY

Yorktown Heights, NY DOT Physical - What You Need to Know

The DOT physical examination is a thorough health evaluation mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. This examination makes sure that drivers are capable physically, mentally, and emotionally of handling large road vehicles. A certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry conducts the test. Successfully passing grants a DOT medical certificate essential for a CDL under FMCSA rules. For guidance on which specific DOT physical you need, contact us at 800-221-4291.

During your exam, the medical examiner will complete a thorough health assessment to determine if you meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) medical standards. The process typically includes:

What Does a DOT Physical Include?

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What Will Fail a DOT Physical?

Medical Conditions That Can Fail a DOT Physical

• Vision & Hearing: Visual acuity worse than 20/40 in each eye (with correction), inability to recognize traffic light colors, or hearing loss preventing understanding of a whisper at 5 feet.
• Blood Pressure & Heart Disease: Hypertension uncontrolled (≥180/110 mmHg), recent heart event, stroke, uncontrolled angina, or defibrillator without clearance.
• Diabetes: Diabetes not managed properly with frequent hypoglycemia or complications affecting safe driving.
• Sleep Apnea & Respiratory Issues: Untreated sleep apnea causing daytime sleepiness or severe lung disease impairing oxygen intake.
• Neurological Disorders: Epilepsy/seizures, or conditions with sudden consciousness loss, dizziness, or uncontrolled tremors without exemptions.
• Substance Abuse: Current illicit drug use, alcohol dependency, or prescription misuse affecting driving.
• Psychiatric & Cognitive Disorders: Serious untreated psychiatric conditions or cognitive problems impacting decision-making and reaction time.

Temporary vs. Permanent Disqualification: Some conditions may cause temporary disqualification until medical clearance (e.g., controlled blood pressure). Others, like untreated seizures or defibrillators, are generally permanently disqualifying under FMCSA.