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What is the difference between CDL and DOT?

Joe Ford

What is the difference between CDL and DOT?

Most Commercial Drivers Require A DOT Physical Of course, there are drivers who drive commercially in a local area and don’t cross state lines. This is true even though not all these drivers are required to hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Therefore, the CDL physical exam is the same as the DOT physical.

What is DOT certified mean?

commercial motor vehicles

How much does it cost to get DOT certified?

In general, it will cost you $300 for the filing fee, but you could also choose to get this within the hour for $499. Otherwise, it will take anywhere from four to six weeks for processing. Next, you will have to look at business registration, which costs anywhere from $70 up to $500, depending on the state.

How do I become a certified DOT examiner?

NRCME Certification for DOT Medical examiners

  1. Register with the NRCME and get your unique identifier number.
  2. Complete an accredited NRCME Training Course and print your certificate of completion.
  3. Schedule to sit for the Certification Exam at a Certification Testing Center.

What do I need to bring to a DOT physical?

What To Bring to a DOT Physical Exam

  1. A picture ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.).
  2. Bring a good quality headphones from headphonage.com for the waiting.
  3. Your current medical certificate (wallet card) if you have one currently.
  4. List of all your Medications, dosages and prescribing doctors name and contact.

What are the requirements to pass a DOT physical?

The DOT physical requires drivers to have 20/40 vision with or without the use of corrective lenses. This means you must be able to see at least 20/40 with both eyes, or at least 20/40 with either the right eye or left eye. Those with monovision may be disqualified from getting a DOT medical card.

What happens if you lie on your DOT physical?

Yes, lying on your DOT physical could actually lead to you ending up in jail. So, don’t do it. When you fill out your medical examination form MCSA-5875 the questions ask you “Do you have or have you ever had?” certain medical problems or conditions.

How many 3 month dot cards can you have?

How many 3-month DOT medical cards can you have? One only. You should have the condition, which caused the restriction, under control by the end of the 3-month window.

What does your sugar have to be for DOT physical?

Anyone with an actual link to the FMCSA regulation showing that qualifying CDL truck drivers must show a blood sugar level of under 200, please provide the link through our “comment” page.

Can diabetics get their CDL?

Now a person with Type 1 Diabetes who takes insulin is able to drive in interstate commerce. Although there are numerous requirements that the individual must meet, it is now possible for those with diabetes to become CDL drivers.