$75.00 Omaha DOT/CDL Physical Exams
Dr. Mark Young is available to perform DOT/CDL Medical/Physical Exams for commercial drivers, school bus drivers and any other driver who is required to carry a medical card. In an attempt to make it more convenient for drivers to get their examinations, Dr. Young makes himself available from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday and 7am-12pm every other Saturday. Dr. Young currently provides DOT Examinations for drivers from all over the area, including Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and the Missouri Valley area. Drivers and their employers appreciate that fact that it is easy to get in for an appointment due to the extended hours and the fact that same day appointments can almost always be had.
For drivers who may need a SUNDAY APPOINTMENT, Dr. Young may come in AT HIS DISCRETION, however there will be an additional $25.00 SURCHARGE! Feel free to call him at 402-957-5242 to see if he is available!
For drivers who may need a SUNDAY APPOINTMENT, Dr. Young may come in AT HIS DISCRETION, however there will be an additional $25.00 SURCHARGE! Feel free to call him at 402-957-5242 to see if he is available!
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Click on the National Registry LOGO above for a "Link" to the FMCSA registry.
FMCSA National Registry Number 3796372755
Who must get a DOT/CDL Medical Physical examination?
Medical certification in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) physical
qualification standards is required when the driver is operating a commercial vehicle in interstate
commerce that:
• Has a combined gross vehicle weight or weight rating of 10,001 lbs. or more.
• Is designed or used to transport 9-15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation.
• Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) whether for compensation or not.
• Transports hazardous materials in quantities that require placarding under the hazardous materials regulations.
When a driver returns from an illness or injury that interferes with driving ability, the driver must undergo a medical examination even if the medical examiner's certificate has not expired.
• Has a combined gross vehicle weight or weight rating of 10,001 lbs. or more.
• Is designed or used to transport 9-15 passengers (including the driver) for compensation.
• Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) whether for compensation or not.
• Transports hazardous materials in quantities that require placarding under the hazardous materials regulations.
When a driver returns from an illness or injury that interferes with driving ability, the driver must undergo a medical examination even if the medical examiner's certificate has not expired.
What should you due prior to scheduling your DOT/CDL Medical Physical examination?
Driver Health History Before meeting with the examiner, you must fill out the top part of the DOT physical long form. The first section has room for your name, Social Security number, birthdate, driver’s license number, address, and telephone number. The second section asks about your medical history. It will ask you if you have had specific illness or injury in the last five years. Mark yes or no and write down the specifics in the space given below that section. then sign and date the form. Dr. Young will talk to you about any issues you have had and how these issues may affect your qualifiction for a DOT Medical Card.
If you have had any serious illnesses or currently have health issues and are/have been treated actively by a physician/physicians, it is advisable that you request copies of your records to bring to the examination with you.
You should also bring a list of current medications, OTC medications and supplements with you to your appointment.
If you have had any serious illnesses or currently have health issues and are/have been treated actively by a physician/physicians, it is advisable that you request copies of your records to bring to the examination with you.
You should also bring a list of current medications, OTC medications and supplements with you to your appointment.
- Brain injuries or neurological disorders
- Epilepsy or seizures
- Loss of hearing
- Heart attack or heart disease
- Impaired vision
- Kidney disease
- Digestive problems
- Psychiatric disorders
- Dizziness or fainting
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Missing limbs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Chronic pain
- DOT Restrictions-There are some restrictions for commercial drivers who have certain health problems. If you take injectable insulin for diabetes, for example, you cannot get a commercial driver’s license. You must have at least 20/40 correctable vision in both eyes. The DOT does allow you to wear contact lenses or glasses to improve your vision as well as hearing aids. If you use either of these, please be sure and bring them to your DOT/CDL physical examination. You cannot use narcotics, amphetamines, or other habit-forming drugs if you want to obtain or renew your commercial driver’s license.
If you suffer from high blood pressure, the FMCSA has set guidlines for Medical Certification
1. Commercial motor vehicle drivers with a diagnosis of hypertension and who are on medications will need to have at least an annual certification.
2. A driver with a Blood pressure (BP) of 140/90 or less may be certified for up to 2 years if all other physical findings are qualifying.
3. For drivers with a first time Blood Pressure (BP) that is elevated:
Stage 1 - (BP) that is 140-159/90-99 can be certified for up to 1 year.
Stage 2 - (BP) that is 160-179/100-109 can only be certicified for a 3 month period, as one time certification. Within the 3 months, if the blood pressure is below 140/90, the driver may receive 1 year certification.
Stage 3 - (BP) that is >180/110 are disqualified from receiving a DOT Medical Certificate until their blood pressure is brought under control and is less than 140/90. The driver can then be certified for 6 month intervals.
What you can do to help manage Your Blood Pressure prior to coming in for your DOT Medical exam:
1. Commercial motor vehicle drivers with a diagnosis of hypertension and who are on medications will need to have at least an annual certification.
2. A driver with a Blood pressure (BP) of 140/90 or less may be certified for up to 2 years if all other physical findings are qualifying.
3. For drivers with a first time Blood Pressure (BP) that is elevated:
Stage 1 - (BP) that is 140-159/90-99 can be certified for up to 1 year.
Stage 2 - (BP) that is 160-179/100-109 can only be certicified for a 3 month period, as one time certification. Within the 3 months, if the blood pressure is below 140/90, the driver may receive 1 year certification.
Stage 3 - (BP) that is >180/110 are disqualified from receiving a DOT Medical Certificate until their blood pressure is brought under control and is less than 140/90. The driver can then be certified for 6 month intervals.
What you can do to help manage Your Blood Pressure prior to coming in for your DOT Medical exam:
- Make sure that you do not run out of your blood-pressure medication.
- Always remember to take your blood pressure med's on schedule.
- If you realize that you are significantly late in taking your prescription medication, be sure to tell the doctor conducting your DOT/CDL physical examination that you forgot to take your regular medication. If your blood pressure is too high, you can ask to have it rechecked later that day – or even the following day.
- Cutting back on caffeine and nicotine can help decrease your blood pressure readings.
- Reducing the amount of salty foods you eat and avoiding adding salt to your food can also help to lower your blood pressure.
- Increase your water consumption the days before and of your examination.
- The week before your DOT physical exam, decrease or eliminate coffee consumption, soda, energy drinks, salty snacks and foods high in sodium.
- Reduce your use of nicotine as much as possible. Doing this can help lower your blood pressure reading.
- RELAX! Dr. Youngs clinic has a very relaxed atmosphere. He is not here to disqualify you. Dr. Young wants nothing more than to keep our truck drivers on the road. If your blood pressure is somewhat elevated on the first reading, you are more than welcome to relax on the table for a while and we can come back and check it after a bit. Dr. Young realizes that being/staying certified can produce a certain amount of anxiety which in turn can raise your blood pressure. We will do our best to reduce that "White Coat Syndrome" as much as possible.
This clinic is proudly affiliated with TeamCME.com The largest network of Certified Medical Examiners in the nation! Please visit their website and see what they can do for you as a Commercial driver, Pilot or Mariner. They even have a mobile app. that will remind you when your Certification is coming due!