DOT Physical Requirements for the CDL
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The DOT Physical is the most important qualification for any driver because it’s intended to help ensure the safety of the driver and others sharing the road. The Department of Transportation requires all CDL drivers to receive periodic physical examinations from an approved DOT medical examiner. The DOT medical exams look for certain pre-existing medication conditions that might impair a CDL driver’s ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. A medical examiner’s certificate, which is commonly called a DOT medical card provides proof the CDL driver has meet the medical requirements to hold a CDL. A potential CDL driver must hold a DOT medical card before a CDL permit can be issued.
