Being on the road driving can hit your health hard. Sitting in one place for hours can impact your circulatory system and hurt your legs and back, making you feel less like exercising when you do get a break. Long distance driving also requires you to be focused for...
If you are a professional truck or bus driver, then you’re familiar with Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. They can be nerve-wracking if you are unprepared or don’t know what to expect. Here are some common questions drivers have and the answers you might...
DOT Physicals are generally NOT covered Medical exams are typically covered by health insurance when seeking to evaluate and treat a patient for specific health conditions. In contrast, the DOT Physical Exam is considered a fitness-for-duty medical exam such as...
Who Needs a DOT Physical? Generally, there are three types of drivers who need a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical: Drivers of both intrastate and interstate commerce including drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV)School Bus Driver or Commercial Bus...
Will Prescribed Marijuana Or CBD Affect My CDL? For physical exam determinations, CBD products are not considered to be an illegal substance. The use of CBD oils and creams is not disqualifying. Generally speaking, a driver using CBD products can be certified to...
If you’ve been denied a CDL medical certificate because of medication use, it may have been done in error. You may still be medically qualified to drive! Unfortunately, this causes a major disruption in the driver’s ability of making a living. As President of...
