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Dot Charlotte NC | Dot Exam

As long as you take your medication as prescribed and itu2019s under control, you can be a certified CDL driver. At Charlotte DOT Exam, our Charlotte chiropractor is certified with FMCSA to conduct DOT Physicals. The reason why FMCSA emphasis over the years on your blood pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Reach us at 8415 Pineville Matthews Road Suite 102 Charlotte, North Carolina 28226 or call us at 704-544-3494

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Dot Charlotte NC | Dot Exam

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  1. CHARLOTTE DOT EXAM TRUCKER DOT MEDICAL EXAMINATION

  2. DOT Physical Examination – An Important Test To Operate Commercial Vehicles What exactly is a DOT physical examination? Is it something like the PLAID physical examination or a STRIPE physical examination? Well, No. DOT stands for the Department Of Transportation. Commercial drivers, such drivers of trucks or buses, are required to undergo a DOT physical exam to receive a special license to operate the vehicle.

  3. Do you need a DOT physical exam? Yes, you are required to get a DOT physical examination if you fall into one of the below- mentioned categories: •If you operate a vehicle used for commercial purposes and that has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating or a combination weight rating of more than ten thousand pounds. •If you operate a vehicle that is designed to transport more than eight people. •If you are who operate a vehicle that is used to transport hazardous materials. •Take your test at our facility which is a great place and is a top  DOT physical locations in Charlotte NC .

  4. DOT MEDICAL Exam Covers Ears: • The doctor will check for any kind of blockage and structural abnormalities, like any holes present in the eardrum. You are required to have ‘forced whisper’ ranging at a distance of five feet or more, with/without any hearing aid. Plus, you should not have more than 40 dB of hearing loss, with/without any hearing aid. Mouth and Throat : • You will be checked for breathing or swallowing problems or any other kind of throat or mouth problems, which typically will deal with sleep apnea. Heart : The doctor will check your heart for any erratic beating, murmurs, or any other unusual sounds. You will be questioned to know if have a pacemaker or other device installed in the heart.

  5. Spine/Skeletal: • The doctor will check your spine to check if there are any unusual or crooked areas or any weakness. Blood Pressure : • Here are the medical guidelines according to the  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Note the employers are allowed to impose more stringent medical requirements. • A driver with a BP of less than 140 / 90 may be medically certified to drive for a two-year period. • A driver with a BP of 140 – 159 systolic and /or a BP of 90-99 diastolic, has stage 1 hypertension, and may be medically certified to drive for a one-year period. Certification examinations should be done annually thereafter and should be at or less than 140/90. A driver with a a BP of 160-179 systolic and/or a BP of 100-109 diastolic, has stage 2 hypertension, and is a candidate for antihypertensive drug therapy.  •

  6. •The driver is given a onetime certification of three months to reduce his or her blood pressure to less than or equal to 140/90. Provided treatment is well tolerated and the driver demonstrates a BP value of 140/90 or less, he or she may be re-certified for one year from the date of the initial exam. The driver is certified annually thereafter. •Drivers with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or kidney disease require treatment if their blood pressure rises above 130/80, since they already have a high risk of heart disease.

  7. Contact Us Contact Details Charlotte DOT Exam Center 8415 Pineville-Matthews Road Suite 102 Charlotte, North Carolina 28226 Phone: 704-544-3494 Email: appt@tebbyclinc.com

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