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DOT Physicals for Ambulance Drivers

Yes, our office performs the DOT physical for ambulance drivers. A lot of times when recent graduates go and look for their first job as an ambulance driver or EMT, they realize that they need to have a standard commercial driver DOT physical.

Our doctors are federally registered with the Department of Transportation to perform these exams and we do them every day.

Please either call us or use our on line scheduling system to book your appointment. If you are in good general health, the exam will not take more than 20 minutes.

We are located in Mission Viejo CA – Orange County.

Driver Medical Evaluation DS 326

The Driver Medical Evaluation is different than a commercial drivers bi annual physical. The DME uses form DS326 and the purpose is to determine whether a regular class A driver is fit to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Examples of why a DS 326 form may be used would be a suspended license resulting from a reckless driving or DUI charge. Another example may be that a police officer found a driver unfit to operate a motor vehicle because they suspected the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol

We are nationally certified and registered federally to perform DOT examinations, so in most cases we can help you with your DS 326 form.

Depending on the case, we may need to see documentation from your primary doctor stating that, in their opinion, you are fit to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Tips For The DOT Physical Exam

Here are some tips and some things to bring with you on the day of your DOT physical Exam in Orange County.  

If you have a medical condition, and are on medication, please bring in a list:

Diabetes: please bring a list of medications and the name of the prescribing doctor

High Blood Pressure: please bring a list of medications and the name of the prescribing doctor

Heart Condition: If you you’ve had a heart attack or cardiovascular condition, you’ll need to bring a copy of your last stress test.

Sleep Apnea: Bring a copy of your latest sleep test results, if you have one.

Medications: List all the prescription meds you are taking and include the strength and dosage.

Doctors info: Please bring your doctors names and phone numbers in case we need to call them to verify something.

Information For Drivers With Diabetes Or Vision Impairment. Exemption Programs.

Driver Exemption Programs

Requirements

The Federal Diabetes and Vision Exemption Programs have specific requirements, as well as requests for hearing and seizure exemptions.  These requests may include medical exams, employment history, driving experience and motor vehicle records which must be submitted with the application. The Agency will make a final decision within 180 days of receipt of the complete application.

Applying for an Exemption

An individual may apply for an exemption from the diabetes, hearing, seizure and vision standard, section 391.41(b)(3) and 391.41(b)(11), 391.41(b)(8) or 391(b)(10) of the regulation, by utilizing these programs. If you do not currently meet the diabetes, hearing, seizure and/or vision standard and are unable to obtain a medical card, you may be an eligible candidate.

Please note that all exemption programs are for drivers who intend to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. FMCSA does not have statutory authority to grant waivers/exemptions to drivers from states’ intrastate requirements. Therefore, the FMCSA waivers/exemptions do not permit regulatory relief for drivers who plan to limit their operations to intrastate commerce.

Diabetes Package

Vision Package

Hearing Package

Interstate Commerce

Interstate Commerce is trade, traffic, or transportation involving the crossing of a State boundary. Either the vehicle, its passengers, or cargo must cross a State boundary, or there must be the intent to cross a State boundary to be considered an interstate carrier. Intrastate commerce is trade, traffic, or transportation within a single State.

Interstate commerce is determined by the essential character of the movement, manifested by the shipper’s fixed and persistent intent at the time of shipment, and is ascertained from all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the transportation. When the intent of the transportation being performed is interstate in nature, even when the route is within the boundaries of a single state, the driver and the CMV are subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Please note that the exemption programs are for drivers of CMVs that intend to operate in interstate commerce in the United States. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations define the United States as the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

– See more at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/medical/driver-medical-requirements/driver-exemption-programs#sthash.cWVe7K2m.dpuf

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Orange County DOT Medical Exams

Drivers, make sure your doctor still does DOT Medical Exams

Attention all drivers, it’s been a year since the new rules and regulations were passed regarding DOT medical examinations.  However, there is still some confusion out there.  If you need a medical exam (DL-51), you will need to make sure your doctor or provider has been certified by the NRCME (National Registry Of Certified Medical Examiners).  You can find a list of providers near you by going to http://www.nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov

The doctor or provider that drivers have gone to in the past may no longer be able, by law, to perform medical exams for commercial drivers.

We are certified and we are on the national registry.  We are #2611572968

DOT Physical Exams in Orange County