DOT Physical Exams - East Brainerd, TN

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With 38 testing centers in the East Brainerd area, we offer drug and alcohol testing for employment, probation and DOT requirements. Additional services include DOT consortium enrollment, DNA Testing and background checks. Order your tests and services online or call (800) 221-4291.

38 DOT Drug-Testing Centers in East Brainerd

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8644 E Brainerd Rd Ste 104

1.48 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
8644 E Brainerd Rd Ste 104
Chattanooga, TN 37421

1521 Gunbarrel Rd 103

2.47 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1521 Gunbarrel Rd 103
Chattanooga, TN 37421

1755 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 205

2.96 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1755 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 205
Chattanooga, TN 37421

1618 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 103

2.98 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1618 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 103
Chattanooga, TN 37421

7429 Shallowford Rd

2.98 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
7429 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421

7378 Applegate Ln

3.04 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
7378 Applegate Ln
Chattanooga, TN 37421

2021 Hamilton Place Blvd

3.53 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: ✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2021 Hamilton Place Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37421

7155 Lee Hwy Ste 400

3.75 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
7155 Lee Hwy Ste 400
Chattanooga, TN 37421

6740 Lee Hwy

3.99 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
6740 Lee Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37421

9413 Apison Pike Ste 110

4.10 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
9413 Apison Pike Ste 110
Ooltewah, TN 37363

6739 Ringgold Rd Ste 4

5.03 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
6739 Ringgold Rd Ste 4
Chattanooga, TN 37412

6102 Shallowford Rd Ste 102

5.14 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
6102 Shallowford Rd Ste 102
Chattanooga, TN 37421

6016 Shallowford Rd Ste 200

5.24 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
6016 Shallowford Rd Ste 200
Chattanooga, TN 37421

5959 Shallowford Rd Ste 413b

5.66 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
5959 Shallowford Rd Ste 413b
Chattanooga, TN 37421

5779 Brainerd Rd

5.68 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM-6:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
5779 Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411

9203 Lee Hwy Ste 9

5.76 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
9203 Lee Hwy Ste 9
Ooltewah, TN 37363

961 Spring Creek Rd

6.15 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
961 Spring Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412

924 Spring Creek Rd

6.19 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
924 Spring Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412

6101 Enterprise Park Dr

6.31 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
6101 Enterprise Park Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37416

403 Mcbrien Rd

6.62 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: ✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
403 Mcbrien Rd
East Ridge, TN 37412

7380 Volkswagen Dr Ste 100

7.24 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
7380 Volkswagen Dr Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 37416

32 Millennium Cir

7.54 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
32 Millennium Cir
Ringgold, GA 30736

4230 Ringgold Rd

7.56 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
4230 Ringgold Rd
East Ridge, TN 37412

1384 Battlefield Pkwy

7.72 mi
🕑 Testing Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM • Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1384 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

100 Gross Crescent Cir

8.58 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
100 Gross Crescent Cir
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

2205 Mccallie Avenue Ste 310

9.23 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
2205 Mccallie Avenue Ste 310
Chattanooga, TN 37404

600 N Holtzclaw Ave Ste 210,

9.83 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
600 N Holtzclaw Ave Ste 210,
Chattanooga, TN 37404

104 Howard St

10.09 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
104 Howard St
Rossville, GA 30741

118 Howard St

10.10 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
118 Howard St
Rossville, GA 30741

6690 Alabama Hwy

10.64 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
6690 Alabama Hwy
Ringgold, GA 30736

1100 E 3rd St Ste G150 Utfp Bldg

10.76 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1100 E 3rd St Ste G150 Utfp Bldg
Chattanooga, TN 37403

1301 Mcfarland Ave

10.78 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
1301 Mcfarland Ave
Rossville, GA 30741

4490 Hixson Pike

10.89 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
4490 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343

4706 Hixson Pike Ste B

11.08 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
4706 Hixson Pike Ste B
Hixson, TN 37343

5241 Highway 153 Ste 121

12.27 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
5241 Highway 153 Ste 121
Hixson, TN 37343

230 Lafayette Rd

12.85 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
230 Lafayette Rd
Chickamauga, GA 30707

321 Browns Ferry Rd Ste A-3

14.36 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
321 Browns Ferry Rd Ste A-3
Chattanooga, TN 37419

815 Shugart Rd

16.25 mi
🕑 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM✓ Walk-in with Electronic Donor Pass
815 Shugart Rd
Dalton, GA 30720

East Brainerd, TN DOT Physical - What You Need to Know

A DOT physical examination is an all-encompassing health check mandated by the Department of Transportation for every commercial motor vehicle driver. This exam ensures that drivers are in sound physical, mental, and emotional health to safely manage large vehicles on roads. A certified medical examiner from the National Registry conducts the test. Success leads to obtaining a DOT medical certificate, which is essential for keeping a valid CDL under FMCSA rules. If regulated by another DOT body and need guidance on the required DOT physical, please reach out to 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?

Health History Review
Vision Test

Hearing Test
Urinalysis

Vital Signs
Physical Examination

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What is checked in a DOT Physical?

  • Health history check and drug assessment
  • Vision test (corrective glasses allowed; minimum criteria apply)
  • Hearing test (forced whisper or audiometry)
  • Blood pressure and heart rate
  • Physical exam (overall health overview)
  • Urinalysis (checking specific gravity, protein, glucose)

In East Brainerd, LA, upon successful completion of these procedures, your Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) might be valid for up to 24 months. Some conditions could require shorter certificates or specialist verifications

Who needs a DOT Physical?

A valid DOT medical certificate is required if you:

  • Hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) in classes A, B, or C for crossing state lines
  • Operate vehicles exceeding 10,001 lbs. GVWR in interstate commerce
  • Transport beyond 8 passengers for hire or 15 passengers not for hire
  • Carry placarded hazardous materials under DOT rules
  • Are employed by DOT-regulated bodies like FMCSA, FAA, or FTA, where medical qualification is essential. Ensure compliance, especially in East Brainerd, FL.

What to bring with you to a DOT Physical?

  • Government-issued photo
  • Glasses/contacts & prescription
  • List of medications & dosages
  • CPAP usage data (if applicable)
  • Specialist clearances (cardiology, sleep apnea, diabetes, etc.)
  • Recent A1C/blood pressure logs if monitored

Make sure to have these documents ready, especially in East Brainerd, PA, to ensure smooth processing during your medical exam.

What happens if I fail a DOT Physical?

  • Without a medical card
  • Face temporary barring
  • Doctor-referred treatment needed
  • FMCSA exceptions for specific conditions
  • Notifying your employer
  • Next steps: fix health issues and retake exam

What Will Fail a DOT Physical?

Medical Conditions That Can Fail a DOT Physical

  • Vision & Hearing: Poor vision worse than 20/40 in each eye (with correction), inability to differentiate traffic signal colors, or hearing loss that restricts hearing a whisper at 5 feet.
  • Blood Pressure & Heart Disease: Unmanaged hypertension (>=180/110 mmHg), recent heart attack, stroke, uncontrolled chest pain, or a defibrillator without approval.
  • Diabetes: Poorly managed diabetes with frequent hypoglycemia or complications (neuropathy, eyesight issues) affecting safe driving.
  • Sleep Apnea & Respiratory Issues: Untreated obstructive sleep apnea causing daytime fatigue, or severe lung disease inhibiting oxygen exchange.
  • Neurological Disorders: Epilepsy/seizure disorders (unless exempted), conditions leading to sudden consciousness loss, dizziness, or uncontrolled tremors.
  • Substance Abuse: Current use of illegal substances, alcohol dependency, or misuse of prescribed drugs impairing driving.
  • Psychiatric & Cognitive Disorders: Severe uncontrolled mental illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder with recent incidents) or cognitive difficulties affecting decision-making and reaction speed.

Temporary vs. Permanent Disqualification

Certain problems may temporarily disqualify you until you provide medical clearance (e.g., controlled high blood pressure, diabetes management). Others, such as untreated seizures or implanted defibrillators, are often considered permanently disqualifying based on FMCSA rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A DOT physical typically includes a review of the driver’s health history and medications, vision screening, hearing assessment, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse), urinalysis (checking specific gravity, protein, glucose), and a full physical examination by a certified medical examiner. Upon passing, a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT medical card) may be issued for up to 24 months.
You must have a valid DOT medical certificate if you: hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A, B or C for interstate commerce; operate a vehicle over 10,001 lbs GVWR in interstate commerce; transport more than eight passengers (for hire) or over fifteen passengers (not for hire); or transport hazardous materials requiring placarding under DOT regulations.
DOT physicals are offered at test centres in all cities and all states, through Accredited Drug Testing’s nationwide network. You can schedule by calling 1-800-221-4291.
You should bring a government-issued photo ID; glasses or contact lenses and the prescription; a list of medications and dosages; CPAP usage data if applicable; and any specialist clearance letters or physician documentation (for conditions like heart disease, sleep apnea, diabetes) to your DOT physical.
If you fail the DOT physical, you will not receive the medical card; you may be temporarily or permanently disqualified depending on the condition; you will need to address any medical issues (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, untreated sleep apnea, recent myocardial infarction) and then be re-examined.

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Micheal Ankenbrandt - 2/19/2025

Thank You!!

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