“Is there any grace period in place for DOT Medical Cards during the COVID-19 pandemic?” This is the relief CMV drivers have been asking for as their medical cards expire during this national emergency, and today the answer is “YES“! FMCSA has issued both a Notice and a Waiver. Both are effective to June 30, 2020 […]
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New DOT Medical Certification Forms: MCSA-5875 & MCSA-5876
This article has been updated a number of times as new information regarding Medical Examiner’s Certification has been published by FMCSA. We have left the history of this blog post, and updated the latest information at the top of the page. Medical Certification Forms MCSA-5875 & MCSA-5876 New expiration date on the forms is 11/30/2021. PDF […]
What do I need for a DOT physical exam?
Things To Prepare For Your Appointment Make sure to continue taking your prescribed medications as usual. Wear loose clothing for the physical exam. Don’t use the restroom just before your appointment. You will need to give a small urine sample for a kidney screen. This is not for a drug test. Things You Must Bring To […]
Blood Pressure Tips during the DOT Physical Exam
A professional driver asks Trucker Docs™… I usually get high BP only when this DOT physical is due!! What can I do? “ Here are some tips to manage your blood pressure and have it measure as low as possible during the exam. Each of these factors may affect your blood pressure reading a number of points: […]
February 2015 CDL Update: Hold On To Your Medical Card Paper Copy
A year ago, January 30th 2014, was the deadline for all commercial drivers to have submitted a copy of their current medical card and self-certification affidavit to their State Drivers License Agency. Each State has its own process for collecting this information and getting it into the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS). The goal is […]