Fast & Easy CDL Medical Exams

Fast & Easy CDL Medical Exams!

  • FMCSA-Certified Examiners
  • Quick & Hassle-Free Process
  •  $99 Consultation & No Hidden Fees
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What to Expect During Your CDL Medical Exam

A CDL medical exam requires no stressful procedures. A certified medical examiner at our facility will walk you through an easy examination process that meets all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) criteria. The exam includes:

Medical History Review

Medical History Review: The medical history review process includes inquiries about surgical history alongside questions about existing chronic conditions, including diabetes or sleep apnea, as well as all current prescribed medications.

Vision & Hearing Tests

Passing the CDL medical exam demands 20/40 vision in each eye with or without eyeglasses and proper hearing of whispers at a five-foot distance.

Blood Pressure Check

The blood pressure results should show readings below 140/90 in order to pass the examination without limitations.

Physical Exam

Your ability to safely drive a commercial vehicle will be evaluated through an examination of your reflexes, heart function, and lungs, along with other physical ability parameters.

Urinalysis

The urinalysis examines your blood sugar and kidney function (but it never functions as a work drug test unless required).

Steady Care Medical stands ready to provide streamlined medical procedures that let you concentrate on your upcoming driving tasks.

CDL Medical Exam Requirements

The CDL medical exam, often called a DOT physical, is a checkup required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to make sure you’re fit to drive big rigs or other commercial vehicles. It’s mandatory for anyone with a CDL, and you typically need to renew it every two years—sometimes sooner if you’ve got health issues. Here’s what it covers: A certified medical examiner (listed on the FMCSA’s National Registry) starts with your medical history—think past surgeries, conditions like diabetes or sleep apnea, and any meds you’re on. Then comes the physical: they check your vision (at least 20/40 in each eye, with or without glasses, and 70-degree peripheral vision), hearing (you need to hear a whisper from 5 feet or pass an audiogram), blood pressure (ideally under 140/90), and general physical ability—no major issues with limbs, heart, lungs, or nerves that’d impair driving. They’ll also do a urinalysis to screen for stuff like high blood sugar or kidney problems, but it’s not a drug test unless your employer adds that separately. Our doctor will provide you with a quick and easy process to help you get your CDL.