A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a mandatory requirement for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to ensure they are fit to operate commercial vehicles safely. In Colorado, as in many other states, drivers must undergo this examination to obtain or renew their commercial driver's [Read More]
DOT physical examinations
Tips For Making the Most of a DOT Physical
If you have a Commercial Driver’s License, or CDL, you are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to pass a medical examination every two years. If you are in good health, you will pass this Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and receive a laminated card which proves [Read More]
Getting Your DOT Physical
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandates that interstate drivers of heavy vehicles undergo complete physical examinations every two years to maintain their CDLs, or commercial driver’s licenses. Get this important assessment with a professional listed on the National Registry [Read More]
What Might Cause You to Fail Your DOT Physical Exam?
A DOT physical exam is a standard requirement for anyone wanting to obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The physical exam is aimed at ensuring that the person has the full physical and mental capability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. If you’re seeking [Read More]
Top Reasons You Need a DOT Physical
If you’re beginning a career in the transportation industry, you’ve probably heard of a DOT physical. You may be carrying heavy freight or transporting a large number of people via bus. Whatever the circumstance, you need a DOT--Department of Transportation--physical to complete the employment [Read More]
Reasons a Driver May Fail a DOT Physical
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical isn’t aimed at testing your driving skills. Instead, it is to assess your health conditions to determine if you're physically qualified to operate a commercial vehicle. Is there anything that can hinder you from passing a DOT physical? There are a [Read More]
What Does a DOT Physical Consist Of?
A position of employment that requires a high standard of safety for both the employee and the public necessitates a pre-employment physical, specifically a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, in order to obtain a commercial driver’s license. A DOT physical is mandated by the Federal Motor [Read More]
What To Expect From A DOT Physical
The US Department of Transportation requires drivers to undergo a physical examination every two years. DOT physical examinations evaluate the overall condition of drivers to ensure they are fit to operate commercial vehicles. A DOT physical follows strict guidelines laid down by the Federal Motor [Read More]
