DOT physicals are a critical part of maintaining a commercial driver's license (CDL). They ensure that you are both mentally and physically fit to drive commercially. For many, having a valid commercial vehicle license is vital to their employment. Visit AFC Urgent Care Southcenter for DOT Physicals available 6 days a week on a walk-in basis.
How Long Does A DOT Physical Take?
If you require a commercial driver's license for your job, getting a DOT physical is an important step to confirm your eligibility to drive a commercial vehicle. DOT physicals are conducted by a medical professional, and are intended to evaluate your overall health. This includes both your physical and mental health to ensure that you’re qualified to operate a commercial vehicle according to the state’s regulations. DOT physicals require a full medical evaluation, including a drug screening.
Your healthcare provider will examine the following:
- Vision
- Hearing
- Height
- Weight
- Blood pressure
- Lung function
- Other common chronic illness indicators
DOT physicals require a full medical evaluation and lab testing. Although your test results will not be available immediately, the entire examination only lasts about 45 minutes. DOT physicals are quick and easy to complete. Your healthcare provider will take a medical history and help you complete your DOT paperwork. You will receive a certificate verifying your eligible health status upon leaving your appointment.
What To Bring To A DOT Physical
DOT physicals are a vital part of earning or maintaining your commercial driver's license. In most cases, you are required to get re-evaluated every 24 months to ensure that you are maintaining good health and able to continue operating commercial vehicles. Although this may seem tedious, getting your DOT physical is quick and easy. DOT physicals are widely available and often do not require advanced scheduling.
In order to ensure that you’re able to receive your DOT physical, it is important to understand what you are required to supply for your exam. Being a commercial driver means that you have a busy schedule, so ensuring that you’re prepared for your examination will help you complete it quickly without the need to reschedule.
You’re required to bring the following to your exam:
- A valid driver’s license
- A complete medication list from the prescribing healthcare provider
- Contacts, glasses and/or hearing aids if applicable
Your healthcare provider will provide you with the necessary paperwork at your appointment. It is important that you bring any eyewear or hearing accessories that are indicated as necessary for you to operate a vehicle on your driver's license.
Visit AFC Urgent Care Southcenter For Same-Day DOT Physicals Without An Appointment
At AFC Urgent Care Southcenter, we understand that commercial drivers have incredibly busy schedules. We aim to provide comprehensive healthcare for patients in Southcenter, and the surrounding communities that is convenient and easy to access. We offer short wait times and perform DOT physicals on a walk-in basis. If you need a DOT physical and are located in Southcenter, Kent, Renton, or SeaTac, walk into our clinic or schedule an appointment online today.
The healthcare providers at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter are trained to give DOT physicals so that you can get your results quickly, without a long wait or advanced planning needed. Whether you’re getting your commercial driver's license for the first time or renewing it, getting your DOT physical is an extremely important step to complete. Our clinic is open 6 days a week with extended business hours and we accept most major medical insurance plans. For additional information, please contact our clinic directly by calling 425-291-3300.
