CDL Medical Exam Questions Las Vegas
An FMCSA health compliance check. A DOT physical exam is a federally mandated health assessment required by the FMCSA to ensure commercial drivers (CDL holders) can safely operate heavy vehicles. The exam evaluates your physical and mental fitness through a review of your medical history, vision and hearing tests, a blood pressure check, and a urinalysis to detect underlying conditions like diabetes.
No. You can receive a DOT physical in any state, regardless of where you live or work. However, the exam must be performed by a provider listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). DOT Express in Las Vegas is fully certified to provide physicals for both Nevada residents and interstate drivers passing through.
There is no official CDL Medical Card. But there are cards and certificates given to patients as proof of successful completion for employers or officials. After successful completion of your DOT physical exam your are given a CDL Medical card with DOT Express contact information and your physical exam's status. If you have questions about what information is provided give us a call at (702) 840-7899 or message us with our online chat (located at the bottom right corner of our webpage).
Yes, but it is a urinalysis, not a drug test. The urine sample is used to check for protein, blood, and glucose levels to screen for kidney issues or undiagnosed diabetes. If your employer requires a DOT Drug Test (which screens for controlled substances), that is a separate service that we also provide at our Las Vegas clinic.
There isn’t a mandated follow up to a DOT physical exam. At DOT Express, you will have the option to check your results in blood pressure management and sugar levels (for those at risk for diabetes). You can call to receive your health management status or you can login to your patient portal located HERE.
To pass the exam, you must meet several key FMCSA standards:
Vision: At least 20/40 acuity in each eye (with or without glasses) and 70° peripheral vision.
Hearing: Ability to hear a "forced whisper" from 5 feet away.
Blood Pressure: Ideally below 140/90; readings above 160/100 may limit certification length.
Medical History: No disqualifying conditions like uncontrolled epilepsy or certain respiratory disorders.