DOT Physicals
All Compcare Urgent Care healthcare providers are National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
What is a DOT Physical
At Compcare Urgent Care we’re a DOT Physical Examiner in throughout Minnesota including Rochester, Owatonna, Lakeville, Faribault, and Rogers. A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a health examination required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. A DOT physical helps determine if a driver is physically, mentally, and emotionally fit to operate a commercial vehicle.
The job of a commercial driver is safety-sensitive; it can affect both the driver’s safety and that of the public. Employers of commercial drivers must comply with federal regulations for these physicals.
What Happens During a DOT Physical
The DOT physical will include a review of the drivers medical history and physical examination performed by a licensed NRCME Medical Examiner. The examiner holds a specialized certificate to conduct physicals on behalf of the DOT. The examination includes evaluation of:
- Vital Signs
- Extremities
- Lungs and Chest
- Heart
- Eyes and ears
- Mouth and Throat
- Nervous System
- Back and Spine
Once complete, the Medical Examiner will report the results to the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). Drivers will receive a copy of the medical examiner’s certificate, or DOT medical card.
Certified and offer walk-in visits daily
What Employers Should Know
- Only a Certified Medical Examiner can conduct a DOT physical.
- A DOT physical is required when a driver operates a commercial vehicle across sate lines (i.e., interstate driving).
- Employers of intrastate drivers (i.e., drivers who stay within one state) are subject to the physical qualifications regulations of that specific state.
- All Compcare Urgent Care healthcare providers are National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) certified and offer walk-in visits daily.