Frequently asked questions

Give us a call to see if we can get you in! We are by appointment with the same day or next day usually available. That way you are in and out in approx 30 min. Feel free to give us a call at 913-605-4928 or 816-605-3232.

Be sure to bring your old medical card, ID, glasses if you need them to drive, list of your medications, treating doctor's name and number. If applicable: clearance letter from treating physician, diabetics bring recent A1C paperwork., and sleep apnea patients bring compliance report (90 days).

We do a multi-factorial assessment to see if you need to get screened for OSA. We do not just measure your neck and make you get tested. However not being treated for OSA is extremely dangerous. Most accidents involving CDL drivers involve drivers with OSA. And most people with OSA think they don't have it or refuse to admit it. The dichotomy is staggering and our medical examiners take this very seriously. If you don't think you have OSA we recommend taking the test and keep proof of the negative results for future DOT medical exams. We can provide low cost, at home sleep test referrals.

Yes! The exam is a federal test with federal regulations. Almost all states accept a CDL medical card from any FMCSA national registry provider. (CA excluded)

Exam includes health history review, confirmed treatment of medical diagnosis and review of systems (eyes, ears, abdomin, neurological, mobility and more) there is no blood work. A small urine sample is taken to check for blood, protein and sugar*. *NOTE: there is NO drug test included with the physical, however, please note marijuana is not allowed for a federal DOT exam even if prescribed.

We do not take insurance as most insurance providers exclude DOT physicals as they are not medically necessary. We DO take FSA and HSA accounts, debit/credit card, cash or check. Contact your insurance provider if you can be reimbursed.

Depending on your state and length of lapse you may be downgraded - Even if your license says CDL on it. Find out here (state by state) ways to submit your new medical card. Please note: Missouri gives 60 days after expiration before they downgrade, and Kansas is an immediate downgrade. You MUST go to the DMV in person in Missouri. Kansas allows you to submit online. Non-CDL drivers (anything besides A or B) DO NOT need to submit a medical card to the DMV. Most states allow a license to be downgraded one year before re-examination is required.

If you contact the DMV before your card expires they can put your license on INTRASTATE which will keep your CDL active without a medical card. After that it will not be legal for you to drive commercially across state lines without obtaining a new card and turning it into the DMV. Putting your CDL on intrastate allows you to not have to retest if you wish to get back on the road.

Medical cards are issued the same day as the exam, and we offer a laminated card AND a paper certificate. The passing of some exams can be delayed if further documentation is needed from your health provider (clearance letter) see forms to learn more.

Any person driving commercially for a job 10,000 lbs or over. That weight is total after being loaded. Note you do not need a CDL to need a DOT medical card.

Each exam is standardized and all regulations are for any driver who drives over 10,000 lbs. We must use the same compliance across the board to maintain the integrity of the exam as well as maintain our certification.

Seisure 4 years ago or less, defibrillator, narcolepsy, loss of neurological function, schizophrenia, not being compliant with health conditions, peripheral vision less than 70 degrees. Vision is worse than 20/40 in both eyes and vertigo. Note: If concerned about specific health condition or need a clearance letter please give us a call at: 913-605-4928 or 816-605-3232.

Pre-employment, random, return to duty, reasonable suspicion and post-accident are all times when CDL drivers need to take a drug test. The DOT physical does NOT require a drug test.

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To comply with DOT regulations - every working CDL driver needs to be in a random drug testing program (consortium). Owner/operator drivers do need to be enrolled into one. Call us at 913-605-4928 or 816-605-3232 today to get started. If you are employed - your employer will have you enrolled into their consortium. If you are employed and using your CDL as an employee and you are not in a consortium your employer may be out of compliance and could face fines up to $10,000.

You need to post-accident drug and alcohol test if you're a CDL driver who was involved in a fatal accident, or recieve a traffic citation resulting from an injury, or vehicle-disabling accident. The alcohol test must occur within 8 hours and the drug test must occur within 32 hours. See screenshot/table

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Yes! Please give us a call at 913-605-4928 or 816-605-3232 for a referral!