At Atheda, we are authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide physical exams for drivers seeking commercial motor vehicle (CMV) licenses.
A DOT physical helps determine if a driver is physically, mentally, and emotionally fit to operate a commercial vehicle. Commercial drivers are safety-sensitive employees; they perform a job that can impact their own safety and the public’s safety. Employers of commercial drivers must comply with federal regulations for DOT physicals.
Certified medical examiners on-site
U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
A DOT (Department of Transportation) physical confirms whether you are healthy enough to perform the demanding profession of a CMV (commercial motor vehicle) driver. It helps to keep the nation’s roads safe and includes:
You are required to complete and pass a DOT physical if you:
During a DOT physical, a CME will check your vital signs, review your medical history, and perform a required hands-on physical examination that includes (but is not limited to):
Upon exam completion, the CME will report the results to the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). Certified drivers will receive a copy of the medical examiner’s certificate (MEC), or DOT medical card.
DOT Physicals at Altheda Medical Center costs $109.
Payment must be made in cash, debit or credit card only.
We do NOT accept insurances for this service.