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DOT Physical

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BigD 757, Jul 5, 2011.

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  1. Jul 5, 2011 #1
    BigD 757

    BigD 757 Bobtail Member

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    what do they do/look for
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2011 #2
    Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    blood pressure

    heart

    pulse rate

    hearing

    eyesight

    reflex's

    urine sample (to check for sugar)

    maybe some sort of reach for your toes

    pretty basic stuff
     
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  4. Jul 5, 2011 #3
    sbeatty1983

    sbeatty1983 Light Load Member

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    Dont forget the invasive cavity search. :biggrin_2552:
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2011 #4
    Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    many flashlights get lost then too...!!

    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Jul 5, 2011 #5
    GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    It also depends on the company too. Some just want the basic and some want more. I was lucky to work for a company that wanted more. It save a trip to the doctor and put your mind at ease.
     
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  8. Jul 5, 2011 #6
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The "invasive cavity search" is NOT part of the DOT physical.
     
    Allow Me., Jul 5, 2011
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    Rollover the Original Thanks this.
  9. Jul 6, 2011 #7
    HP9K

    HP9K Light Load Member

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    But if you ask nicely, they might throw it in for free. :biggrin_2554:
     
    HP9K, Jul 6, 2011
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    BigJohn54, Rollover the Original and Rerun8963 Thank this.
  10. Jul 6, 2011 #8
    TruckerGsch

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    They will grab your junk and tell you to cough. Just hope she is cute.
     
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  11. Jul 6, 2011 #9
    shifty

    shifty Light Load Member

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    You can't forget the duck wobble. Its always fun seeing guys that aren't that flexable doing it

    Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
     
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  12. Jul 6, 2011 #10
    Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    i never had to do that....even my last DOT about a month ago..
     
    Rerun8963, Jul 6, 2011
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