DOT Physical

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  1. zigstar

    zigstar Light Load Member

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    Which companies accepts current dot card without doing new physical?
     
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  3. Steel Tiger

    Steel Tiger Road Train Member

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    If you are a company driver, they'll cover the cost and you'll have a fresh D.O.T physical for up to 2 years. That is unless you're afraid you won't pass a D.O.T right now.
     
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  4. Flatbedder73

    Flatbedder73 Medium Load Member

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    Most reputable outfits require you do a new physical for them, even if your previous physical was done the day before. Its an insurance/liability type deal.
     
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    Also.... The drug test doesn't convey. You have to take a new one.
     
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    The following companies will accept your current DOT Medical Card and not require a new physical. Only a urine test will be required.

    TransAm
    Paschall Truck Lines
    Lessors Inc.
    Freymiller
    Magnum ltd.
    J&R Schugel
    CRST
     
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  8. CrappieJunkie

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    If your worried about not passing some companies will find you a clinic near the house so you can make sure you pass before heading to orientation.
     
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  9. muaddib187

    muaddib187 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah most will require a new test and make sure you don't fail one or you will be blackballed just like me. Mine was under DOT standards and still I cant find a job. But lots of people on the forum are supportive and give good suggestions.
     
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    Don't take this wrong but unless you have a untreated or out off control such as diabetes, sleep apnea etc it isn't real hard to pass a dot physical.
     
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  11. zigstar

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    It's all good. I passed 4 of them in a year, but BP is always borderline.
     
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