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Finding A DOT Exam Near Me In Colorado

The DOT (Department Of Transportation) is responsible for maintaining the safety of public roads and railways. To prevent costly and even fatal accidents, they need commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers to meet specific criteria, showing they are healthy. The DOT physical is part of that process.

Do I Need A DOT Physical?

CDL drivers operate Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Common CDL jobs include:

  • Truck Drivers: Truck drivers keep store shelves stocked so we have access to clothes, food, home goods, and more.
  • Bus Drivers: Bus drivers ensure everyone has access to a quality education and the ability to get to work. Buses provide an inexpensive option for travel.
  • Hazmat Drivers: Hazmat drivers take oil to refineries, gas to gas stations, toxic byproducts to safe disposal facilities, and raw goods to manufacturers to create products like plastic.

Why Do I Need An Exam?

Employers don’t want to hire an individual with epilepsy or someone who will fall asleep while driving due to narcolepsy. The DOT physical screens operators for physical conditions or medications that make it unsafe for a trucker to drive. Some conditions are necessarily disqualifying, but many can be controlled by medication and lifestyle. Your DOT medical examiner will be able to tell you if your case is severe enough to prevent you from working a CDL job. The DOT medical card proves you passed the examination.

How Long Is The DOT Medical Card Valid in Colorado?

Two years is the maximum time between DOT physical renewals (in Colorado and around the country). If your health is compromised, your CDL medical examiner may require more frequent visits to ensure your condition stays under control.

How Long Is The DOT Exam?

On average, your visit lasts 30-45 minutes. Arriving 10-15 minutes early to complete paperwork will help speed things along so you can get in, out, and on the road.

Note: If you require a specialist to monitor a health condition, bring medical records showing that the specialist cleared you for duty. Otherwise, you could end up making multiple visits to your Colorado DOT medical examiner.

Will I Need a DOT Drug Screening in Colorado?

No. A urine sample is needed to perform a urinalysis. This demonstrates if there is excessive protien, blood, or sugar in your urine. It does not test for marijuana, narcotics, or other medications. Your potential employer can request that a pre-employment drug test be performed at the same time as the DOT physical exam. 

Medical marijuana, legally or illegally purchased, is a banned substance for all CDL drivers. If you feel you need this for your health, a CDL operator job isn’t a good fit for you. Regardless of why you take it, it can hinder your ability to drive safely.

How Do I Find A Certified DOT Medical Examiner Near Me In Colorado?

Team CME has made finding a clinic simple. Our website can give you local options, as we have contracts with clinics countrywide. Use our locator tool to search for a “DOT physical near me.” With local options, you can get in, get out, and get back on the road as quickly as possible.

Do I Need To Bring Anything To The Exam?

Your medical examiner must review any standing prescriptions for adaptive devices like glasses, contacts, hearing aids, etc. Additionally, they will need a picture ID when you sign in.

Your driver’s license or any form of photo ID will work to get your DOT medical card in Colorado, but you will need both the CDL and the medical card to be employable.