Question? Physical is 6 mos old. Do I need a new one?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by dollarbill225, Jul 2, 2017.

  1. Do new company experienced drivers have to take another physical? Just got a new DOT physical less than 6 months ago.
     
  2. tscottme

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    That varies company to company.
     
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    Ask your recruiter. About all you'll get here are trolls talking out their ### like the above. Six years ago they wanted a physical done by their approved place to avoid the ones done by unapproved joint crackers. I'm not sure what the policy is for experienced drivers now. Welcome and good luck.

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    Went to orientation at the jurupa valley terminal ( calif) back in 12/2012 and they took physicals up to 6 months old. But it had to be from concentra
     
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    Exactly. It had to be from an approved place like Concentra due to the problems with chiropractors providing exams for a $100 bill. The op can check with the recruiter to determine if his medical is from an approved facility.

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    dptrucker Thanks this.
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    It can't hurt to get another physical from an approved facility. This way it is taken care of and you don't have to worry about it. You will be free to take care of everything else on your plate.

    Good luck to you! God bless you and your family!

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