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CDL / PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

The CDL physical is a health examination mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Department of Transportation (DOT) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.

A CDL physical helps determine if a driver is physically, mentally, and emotionally fit to operate a commercial vehicle.

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What happens during a CDL Physical?

 

  • Vision

  • Hearing

  • Blood pressure/pulse rate

  • Urinalysis

  • Physical Examination

 

The CDL physical will include a health history review of the driver by a certified medical examiner (CME). The CME will also check the driver’s vital signs and perform a thorough examination, evaluating a number of health related categories.

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