DOT Physical
A DOT physical is a health examination mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. A DOT physical helps determine if a driver is physically, mentally, and emotionally fit to operate a CMV.
For your safety and the public’s safety, FMCSA requires you to complete and pass a DOT physical to maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Schedule your DOT Physical Today!
Tensas - (318) 766.1967
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YOUR HEALTH
IS OUR PRIORITY
Who needs a DOT Physical
You are required to complete and pass a DOT physical if you:
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Operate a motor vehicle for interstate commerce with a gross combination weight rating, gross vehicle weight rating, or gross combination weight of over 10,000 pounds
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Operate a motor vehicle designed to carry more than 15 people
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Are paid to operate a motor vehicle designed to carry more than eight people
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Transport hazardous materials that required your vehicle to be placarded
During the physical your provider will:
check your vital signs, review your medical history, and perform a required hands-on physical examination that includes:
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General appearance
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Eyes
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Ears
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Mouth and throat
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Heart
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Lungs and chest
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Extremities
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Nervous system
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Hernias
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Back and spine
If you meet the DOT physical requirements our provider will issue you a medical examiner’s certificate (MEC) – also called a DOT medical card. Without a valid DOT medical card, you can lose your CDL.
Tucker Kifer, APRN, FNP-C
Tucker Kifer, APRN, FNP-C
Tucker has been a nurse for over 14 years, and a family nurse practitioner for 6 years. He has worked in many different nursing settings including emergency care and is certified to perform DOT physicals.
Education and Certifications
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grambling State University
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Master’s from Northwestern State University.
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Certified as an NP by American Association of Nurse Practitioners