DOT Physical & Medical Certificate
Most commercial drivers need a valid medical certificate from a certified medical examiner, confirming they're physically qualified to drive, kept on file as part of their driver qualification file.
You don't have to use us. You can complete this yourself by booking your own exam with a certified medical examiner. Our fee is for preparing and filing it on your behalf.
Who typically needs this
- CDL drivers who need a new or renewed medical certificate
- Carriers organizing physicals for their driver roster
What DOT Compliance Partner handles
- Helping you find a certified medical examiner near your driver
- Tracking medical certificate expiration dates across your roster
- Keeping the certificate on file with the rest of the driver qualification file
What we'll need from you
- Driver roster
- Current certificate expiration dates, if any exist
How it works
- 01
We check your roster
We identify who needs a new or renewed certificate and by when.
- 02
We coordinate the exam
We help find a certified examiner and get the exam scheduled.
- 03
We file the certificate
Kept with the driver's qualification file and tracked for the next renewal.
Deadlines & renewal
Medical certificates are generally valid for up to 24 months, sometimes shorter depending on the examiner's determination.
Common mistakes
- Letting a certificate lapse before the driver's next physical is scheduled
- Missing a required certificate for a new hire before their first day driving
- Not keeping the certificate with the rest of the driver qualification file
Related services
Ready to get started?
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DOT Compliance Partner is a private third-party service provider and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA, the UCR Plan, or any other government agency.