It is used to determine whether or not the driver’s health condition fulfills and meets all the FMCSA standards needed. It can be performed only by certified medical examiners that are listed on the FMCSA’s National Registry.
So, based off this exam is your driving career future! The DOT Physical exam will determine whether you are or you are not legally capable of operating a commercial truck and can perform all the job duties, or any related job duty in matter of fact.
The good part of it is that once you take and pass the DOT Physical Exam you are good to go for the next two years when it’s time to re-take the test.
Now, if the examiners determine that you have a medical condition that needs observation on shorter periods, they can still issue the card but it will be valid for a shorter period of time, like 3 to 6 months top. Others might have got checked annually.
If you do not have truck driver health insurance the DOT physical exam can still be done but it will cost you somewhere between $50 and $300.
