Who needs a DOT exam?

You’ll need to pass a DOT medical exam if:

• You are paid to drive a vehicle carrying at least eight people

• You operate a large vehicle carrying over 15 people

• You transport hazardous materials

• You drive a vehicle for commerce purposes between states, and the vehicle weighs over 10,000 pounds (while loaded)

We work with corporations and individuals who need DOT exams for:

• School bus driving

• School-associated large vehicle driving

• Tow trucks

• Commercial truck drivers

• City bus operators

Our DOT exam process

At our clinic, we want your experience to be quick and easy. We know you’re ready to get to work or are in need of your employees’ skills.

Our DOT exam process is streamlined and swift:

• Book your DOT appointment  

• Come in for your 20-minute exam

• Most drivers will receive their medical certification immediately after the exam

• Take the results to your employer

It’s as easy as that. Contact us with any questions about the process; we’re happy to help.

What Your DOT Exam Covers

You’re entitled to a thorough and comprehensive exam, and we never take that for granted. Our chiropractors have the experience to handle every part of your physical, making sure you’re capable of driving safely and in good health.

Our extensive exam covers:

• Health and medical history

• Height and weight

• General appearance

• Immunizations

• Blood pressure

• Hearing testing and ear evaluation

• Vision testing and eye evaluation

• Mouth and throat evaluation

• Vitals testing

• Urinalysis

• Fitness evaluation

• Eligibility

• Heart evaluation

• Limbs evaluation

• Lungs and chest evaluation

• Spine and back evaluation

• Skeletal muscles evaluation

• Abdomen evaluation

• Hernias

• Extremities and joints evaluation

• Gait (walk) evaluation

• Nervous system evaluation

• Reflexes testing

• Circulatory system evaluation

By law, all commercial motor vehicle drivers require an initial DOT exam and regular physical exams. Dr. Nolan and Dr. Whitney are both FMCSA Certified Medical Examiners and able to perform your DOT physical to ensure your safety or the safety of your employees while driving.

How to prepare for your DOT physical

Feel free to fill out the necessary paperwork at home before your exam. This may include our clinic forms and the driver’s portion of the exam. You will receive these documents upon booking your physical.

We suggest that you bring any of the following that apply to you:

• A list of any medications you are on and the dosage

• A list of any doctors you work with- name, phone, address

• If diabetic, your blood sugar reading

• If you have sleep apnea, a record from your CPAP machine over the last 90 days

• Your glasses or contacts

• Your hearing aids

• If you have heart issues, a letter from your cardiologist saying you’re safe to drive and results of any recent heart-related tests

• If you’ve lost the use of an arm or leg, a letter from your doctor saying you’re safe to drive

• If you take medications that cause sleepiness or are considered a controlled substance, a letter from your doctor saying you’re safe to drive

• If you’ve had a stroke, brain tumor, suffer from seizures, or bleeding in the brain, a letter from your doctor saying you’re safe to drive

Conditions that may disqualify you from a DOT card include:

• Unstable heart condition

• Seizure disorders

• Epilepsy

• Inner ear disorder

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Vision impairment

• Hearing impairment

• Marijuana use

• Illegal substance abuse

• Respiratory conditions

The severity of these conditions varies, so it’s important to work with an experienced FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner to ensure your safety and eligibility.

Ways to help you pass your DOT physical:

• Make healthy choices starting now- eat well, get exercise, drink water, get enough sleep

• Take your prescribed medications and adhere to your doctor’s advice

• Be honest when answering your examiner’s questions

• Bring all necessary paperwork to your exam

If you’re not healthy or could jeopardize your life and the lives of others, commercial driving is not a wise choice for you. We want to help you succeed, so allow us the opportunity to work with you, and let’s see how we can improve your health. 

Book a DOT exam in Elkhorn

Midwest Movement offers same-day appointments with no wait times, and our team provides a quick turnaround, so you don’t have to wait long for your results.

We proudly serve Elkhorn, West Omaha, Fremont, Valley, Waterloo, Omaha, Bennington, and the surrounding areas.