Who can perform a physical?

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  1. Jul 2, 2016 #1
    Zata40

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    I've seen some people say they got a physical for a good price at a Chiropractor. So I want to call around my area to see who can do it for the cheapest.

    Who is eligible to do a physical for trucking? Can I just get it at any place that does a sports physical? I'm not sure if it's the same thing. I just don't want to waste my money. Do I have to specifically ask about a "DOT physical"? Or are all physicals the same?
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2016 #2
    MidWest_MacDaddy

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    i believe you can get a list of physicians certified to do physicals from the DOT.

    Not just anyone is allowed to do them.
     
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    alghazi

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  5. Jul 2, 2016 #4
    Zata40

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    Yep! I was just looking at that. There are several in my area in my small town. Thanks!
     
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  7. Jul 2, 2016 #5
    KillingTime

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    It seems pretty #### hard to get disqualified, considering all the scoliosis, club feet and super-heavyweights I see out here. You almost have to be in full traction to get DQ'd. I think you'll be okay no matter whom conducts your phys.
     
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    BUMBACLADWAR

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    Has to be a physician certified to do DOT physicals Can't just go to Walgreens
     
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  9. Jul 2, 2016 #7
    pattyj

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    Some states chiropractors aren't allowed to perform physicals.But I don't think MI is one of those states.Anyway you're not going to find a doctor cheaper then another one.So find a clinic that does mostly DOT physicals.
     
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