Taking the DOT physical before or after cdl school?

**Pudz1703** · 07.16.2012

I've located the place and CDL course i want to join, now, i have to register obviously...BUT...should i be thinking about doing the DOT physical exam before anything else? i have to pass that in order to do anything anyways right?? :/

Sincerely,

One confused guy.

**Gizmo_Man** · 07.16.2012

the school usually sends you to thier doctor, or you go to your own. you must have a DOT physical to attend CDL school. any company that hires you, will most likely send you to thier doctor as well, because they do not need to accept a DOT physical you already have.

**Hsauer87** · 07.16.2012

How long is a dot physical good for?

**lbwdrgr** · 07.16.2012

depends on your state of health. longest is 2 years.

**Houndstooth** · 07.16.2012

Two years unless doc wants you in every year.....you healthy?

**lbwdrgr** · 07.16.2012

they will only accept their physical. be prepared for a hair test which detects drugs or grass as long as its been growiing since you last used. 90 over 140 bp or higher will put you in a conditional medical card of one year or less. also everyone is measuring neck sizes now for possible sleep apnea. the company can also have more restrictive requirements than the DOT too. GOOD LUCK