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DOT Physicals in Idaho

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Get Your DOT Medical Card In Idaho

Truck drivers need a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card to drive a commercial motor vehicle. The DOT medical card proves you’ve met the health standard set by the DOT to keep our streets safe.

So, where can you get your medical card, and what can you expect during the exam?

Private Passenger Driver’s License VS CDL

Commercial vehicles are bigger, heavier, and cause more damage than private passenger vehicles in an accident. Because of this, the rules for CDL drivers are stricter to promote public safety. In order to get a CDL, a driver must pass a DOT physical exam.

What If I Have Existing Medical Conditions?

Existing health problems aren’t usually disqualifying. The medical condition’s severity and ability to be controlled by medication will be the determining factors.

Are DOT Drug Screenings Required in Idaho?

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 medical exam. 

What Happens If I Fail A DOT Drug Test in Idaho?

A positive DOT drug test gets reported to the national clearinghouse and you will not be able to drive a CMV until you have completed a substance abuse program (SAP) and then obtain a new DOT medical card.

What If I Have A Prescription For Medical Marijuana?

The use of marijuana is legal in many states but it is not legal federally. As the laws governing CDL drivers are federal laws, a driver is prohibited from using marijuana. Legal or not, any substance that slows reaction times, causes sleepiness, or alters your ability to make decisions should not be taken while driving, to keep you and the people around you safe.

Do I Need A DOT Physical Exam Before Getting My CDL License?

Yes. A CDL school must have your DOT medical certificate before you are allowed behind the wheel of a commercial motor vehicle. You need both the CDL license and DOT medical card in Idaho to work as a truck driver.

Should I Bring Anything With Me?

  • Picture ID (driver’s license is preferred but any photo ID is acceptable)
  • Medical Records related to ongoing health issues
  • A letter from any medical specialists you’re seeing that clears you to work
  • Glasses and/or hearing aids so the DOT examiner can verify that they are sufficient

How Do I Find A Qualified DOT Doctor?

Team CME has made finding CDL medical exam locations simple and easy. Ready to find a “DOT phyisical near me” or “DOT medical examiner near me”? Check out our handy locator tool.

Last Thoughts

You should arrive early to complete the paperwork. Your appointment should last 30-45 minutes unless you have complicated health issues to discuss. With some preparation, you should get in and out and on the road in no time.