Urgent Care of the Palm Beaches offers DOT Physicals in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. If you are working as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle, then your employer will require you to undergo a DOT Physical. In order to get your DOT Physical, please visit one of our three locations: Walk In Clinic in West Palm Beach ; Walk In Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens or Walk In Clinic in Palm Springs, or alternatively you can Schedule an Appointment.
As you know, the DOT physical is designed to determine if a driver’s health condition is good enough for him /her to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle without being a threat to other road users. The exam cannot be skipped as driving without a valid DOT card on the road is illegal.
It is helpful to prepare a list of health-related items to bring with you to the exam. This should include:
There are several important components to a DOT physical. Each test is important to determine safety to perform the essentials of the job.
Yes, it is necessary for drivers to pass a drug test.
Drivers are tested for drugs, such as: marijuana, opiates, phencyclidine, cocaine and amphetamines.
Drivers who refuse to take the drug test are treated the same as if the test results were positive.
Drivers whose drug test result comes out positive can lose their CDL and additionally be required to meet with a substance abuse professional.
Drivers who don’t meet the requirements are denied their DOT medical certificate.
Drivers who pass the DOT physical exam receive their DOT medical certificate which is valid for two years. Please remember that there are cases when the medical examiner issues the certificate valid only for three or six months and even up to a year.
A DOT physical determines if you are healthy and safe to maintain your commercial driver’s license. There are certain instances and conditions for which you may be disqualified including:
Usually a DOT physical will need to be completed every 2 years, however if you have a chronic condition it may be required annually.
Time is valuable in a world with many demands. We promise to complete your exam in a timely manner so you can check one more thing off your list.
Also, your privacy is important. Your information will never be sold, traded, or rented to third parties. Medical information is protected from the moment you walk through our doors.
For more questions about your DOT Physical, please visit one of our 3 locations:
Walk In Clinic in West Palm Beach
Walk In Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens
Walk In Clinic in Forest Hill,
Alternatively you can Schedule an Appointment.
The material contained on this site is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE, and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health.
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