How do I get a DOT medical card in Maryland?
You get this by passing a DOT physical exam from an approved examiner. And Priority Care conveniently offers DOT-certified examiners at each of our Maryland clinics. You can check our certified examiners on the FMCSA website.
How do I get a DOT physical card?
To obtain a DOT medical card, the first step is scheduling a physical exam with a licensed Certified Medical Examiner. Only practitioners who have been qualified with the DOT can perform the physical and issue medical clearance for professional drivers.
Can I get a DOT medical card online?
You may submit your new medical certificate online, by mail, fax, or in person, as described above. Other Contact Information: If you have any questions you can call 678-413-8400 or 1-866-754-3687 and ask for a medical certification customer service representative.
What is a long form DOT physical?
The Medical Examination Report Form, MCSA-5875, which is the long medical exam form that the driver and examiner complete during the course of the exam. The Medical Examiner’s Certificate, MCSA-5876, also known as the “wallet card” or “fed med card” provided to drivers who are medically certified.
What are the DOT medical requirements?
Basic DOT Medical Requirements
- A holder of a CDL must have 20/40 correctable vision in each eye.
- A CDL driver cannot be a diabetic requiring needle-injected insulin.
- A driver’s blood pressure must be 140 over 90 or less for a 24 month DOT Medical Certificate.
How long is DOT certification?
24 months
A DOT physical exam is valid for up to 24 months. The medical examiner may also issue a medical examiner’s certificate for less than 24 months when it is desirable to monitor a condition, such as high blood pressure.
How can I lower my blood pressure for a DOT physical?
DOT Physical Tips: 5 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
- Drink a lot of water. Drinking water helps flush sodium – which is a known cause of high blood pressure – from the body, and helps to calm the nervous system.
- Eat more potassium.
- Drink beet juice.
- Cut the crap.
- Breathe.
