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DOT physical examinations

The cost for DOT physicals is $100.00. If pre-arranged, this can be billed through your employer.

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DOT Physicals - Things to Bring With You:

To make sure there are no delays in obtaining your med card, here are a few things to bring to your appointment. If you have a medical history and are under on-going care from a specialist, please bring the following paperwork to your DOT Physical appointment:​

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• Contact information – Have names and phone numbers of your doctors in case you need to call and have them fax missing information.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Bring a printed copy of your CPAP records from over the last 30 days. You can get a copy of this from your respiratory pharmacy.

• Diabetes – Drivers with Type II diabetes please bring a list of medications and name of prescribing doctor. Diabetic truck drivers need to bring in a copy of your hemoglobin A1c performed within the last 3 months (a test that shows what your average blood sugar level is over prior 8-12 weeks.) Drivers who take insulin to control their diabetes please bring your current diabetes exemption, the endocrinologist DOT form.

• ​Medications List – Bring a list of all of your medications: prescribed, over-the-counter, and supplements that you take. For all prescribed medication please bring the prescribing doctor’s name, clinic information, dose, and reason for taking it.

• High Blood Pressure – Please bring a list of medications, the name of prescribing doctor, and the doctor’s clinic and address. Please bring a copy of your home blood pressure log.

• Heart Problems – If you’ve had heart issues: arrhythmia’s, valve issues, stents, bypass, heart attacks, or heart disease you’ll need to bring a copy of your last stress test results (ETT) , a cardiologist release note, and your latest ejection fraction (if applicable).

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The Day of Your DOT Physical

• Remember to bring the relevant medical records, including your list of medications and prescribing doctors information, clearance from your treating doctor, heart doctor, or eye doctor if applicable.

• Bring any DOT or state of Missouri waivers and accompanying skills performance evaluations, CPAP results, and lab work.

• Remember to bring your contacts or glasses if you think they may be needed.

• Drink lots of water, and avoid coffee and tobacco.

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Tips for the Best Blood Pressure

• Don't use any nicotine on the day of your physical. Nicotine will accelerate your heart rate and raise blood pressure.

• Be sure to take your blood pressure medication on time as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid running out of your medication and/or going long periods of time without it.

  • if you do forget to take your medication, please let Dr. Kunz know and we can reschedule your appointment​, or perform the blood pressure testing on a different day.

• Don't drink coffee, sodas, or eat salty foods before your exam.

• Drink plenty of water before your exam, this will help your body flush out any excess salt.

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