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DOT Physical Near Denver, CO

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Scheduling A DOT Exam Near Me In Denver

The Department Of Transportation (DOT) protects our communities by regulating public roads. CDL drivers take the DOT physical to show they have met a standard of health and are safe on the road.

Am I Considered A CDL Operator?

You are an operator if you drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Common CDL job titles may include:

  • Truck Drivers: Truck drivers make sure our store shelves have food, clothing, medicine, home goods, and more. They keep our communities functional.
  • Bus Drivers: Bus drivers transport multiple passengers to jobs, schools, and across the country, keeping people connected.
  • Hazmat Drivers: Hazmat drivers safely transport toxic or flammable materials like crude oil to gas refineries and plastics manufacturers.

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 Denver?

The rules for the duration of the card are the same in Denver as they are throughout the country. Healthy people can go two years between DOT physical renewals. An ongoing medical condition might need more monitoring, however, making more frequent exams necessary.

How Long Is The DOT Medical Exam?

For healthy individuals, the average appointment lasts 30-45 minutes. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for the paperwork. Of course, appointments may last longer if you have health problems that need a closer look.

Note: If you need a specialist’s approval to work a CDL job, you might want to bring pertinent medical records (along with a letter from your specialist) to the exam to speed things up. Otherwise, you may need multiple appointments.

Do They Require A DOT Drug Screening in Denver?

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 employer or potential employer can request that a 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 Denver?

You can look for a certified local CDL medical examiner by searching for a “DOT physical near me” using our locator tool. We’ve contracted with DOT clinics across the US. Local offices mean a quicker turnaround so you can return to work as soon as possible.

Do I Need To Bring Anything To The Exam?

For the examiner to do their job, they will need to see all your adaptive devices to verify the prescription remains the same (glasses, hearing aids, etc.) You will also need a picture ID. Note that while the CDL license isn’t required to get the DOT medical card, you will need both to be employable.