Failed DOT physical. Can I try a new doctor

Since I have high blood pressure like alot of drivers, I get a 1 year medical card from the company doctor. Before I was hired by the current company, I went to a different doctor at my own expense. That doctor issued a 2 year medical card even though I had high blood pressure.
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When in doubt get a second opinion. Personally, I would advise you to seek out a different doctor than the one that you were dealing with.

 

That will be the last day I drive a truck.

 

BUT, some carriers, like mine have a limited list of specially approved Dr's. So you may NOT be able to go to just anybody for a second try.

 

u sure can been there done it. just dont tell anyone about it.. no one will ever know the differance on what doctor u go to 3 or 4 times even..

 

Don't count on it . Some states have doctors sending copies of the physical to the DMV electronically . Eventually all will

 

I think I would find another DOT doctor and have him fix the problems this other doctor failed to address. If the doctor explains and approves your meds. and CPAP then I don't think you have any worries. Try to hide the problems will only haunt you.

 

The doctor that gave you the 2 year card may not have even known the regulations . If he put your actual BP on the long form and it was high someone may notice and it'll be a problem .

 

My wife is a Physician Assistant and just DOT'd a guy the other day.

 

I heard that DOT is now going to require a Body Mass Index Ratio (BMIR).
That means all you pot belly/fat ### truck drivers might be out of a job.
They're also going to lower the BP requirement down to 120/80.
Yet more hoops to jump thru just to keep drivin truck.

 

Anymore, the fact that you are on blood pressure medicine leads to a one year card.