Question on DOT physical

Here's your answer. The applicable rule is 391.41(b)(2)(i). I have attached it below and highlighted the applicable part

The answer is probably no in that your duties Re. unloading for example grocery freight etc would require you to lift, bend, etc. In addition as someone said you must be able to climb into a trailer from the ground.

From a retired federal DOT official.

[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR391.41] [Page 334-335] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 391_QUALIFICATIONS OF DRIVERS AND LONGER COMBINATION VEHICLE (LCV) DRIVER INSTRUCTORS--Table of Contents Subpart E_Physical Qualifications and Examinations Sec. 391.41 Physical qualifications for drivers. (a) A person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless he/ she is physically qualified to do so and, except as provided in Sec. 391.67, has on his/her person the original, or a photographic copy, of a medical examiner's certificate that he/she is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The United States and Canada entered into a Reciprocity Agreement, effective March 30, 1999, recognizing that a Canadian commercial driver's license is proof of medical fitness to drive. Therefore, Canadian commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers are no longer required to have in their possession a medical examiner's certificate if the driver has been issued, and possesses, a valid commercial driver's license issued by a Canadian Province or Territory. However, Canadian drivers who are insulin-using diabetics, who have epilepsy, or who are hearing impaired as defined in Sec. 391.41(b)(11) are not qualified to drive CMVs in the United States. Furthermore, Canadian drivers who do not meet the medical fitness provisions of the Canadian National Safety Code for Motor Carriers but who have been issued a waiver by one of the Canadian Provinces or Territories are not qualified to drive CMVs in the United States. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 335]] (b) A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person-- (1) Has no loss of a foot, a leg, a hand, or an arm, or has been granted a skill performance evaluation certificate pursuant to Sec. 391.49; (2) Has no impairment of: (i) A hand or finger which interferes with prehension or power grasping; or (ii) An arm, foot, or leg which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle; or any other significant limb defect or limitation which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle; or has been granted a skill performance evaluation certificate pursuant to Sec. 391.49. (3) Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control; (4) Has no current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive cardiac failure. (5) Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction likely to interfere with his/her ability to control and drive a commercial motor vehicle safely; (6) Has no current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with his/her ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely; (7) Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease which interferes with his/her ability to control and operate a commercial motor vehicle safely; (8) Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a commercial motor vehicle; (9) Has no mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with his/her ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle safely; (10) Has distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in each eye without corrective lenses or visual acuity separately corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses, distant binocular acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, field of vision of at least 70[deg] in the horizontal Meridian in each eye, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber; (11) First perceives a forced whispered voice in the better ear at not less than 5 feet with or without the use of a hearing aid or, if tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard (formerly ASA Standard) Z24.5-- 1951. (12)(i) Does not use a controlled substance identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 Schedule I, an amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit- forming drug. (ii) Exception. A driver may use such a substance or drug, if the substance or drug is prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner who: (A) Is familiar with the driver's medical history and assigned duties; and (B) Has advised the driver that the prescribed substance or drug will not adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle; and (13) Has no current clinical diagnosis of alcoholism. [35 FR 6460, Apr. 22, 1970, as amended at 35 FR 17420, Nov. 13, 1970; 36 FR 223, Jan. 7, 1971; 36 FR 12857, July 8, 1971; 43 FR 56900, Dec. 5, 1978; 55 FR 3554, Feb. 1, 1990; 60 FR 38744, July 28, 1995; 62 FR 37152, July 11, 1997; 65 FR 59369, Oct. 5, 2000; 67 FR 61824, Oct. 2, 2002] [[Page 336]]

 

salut to all I just have a question ........ first TY for the post
now my question I'm 52 and healty today ,,,,,,,,but I had a heart attack at age 47
witch required a stent and now on medication for high cholesterol ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,is that a problem for a new graduate in finding a job ,or should I just forget this incident in my application ,,,,,,,,,,ty for a answer

 

Even after read that I feel I still should n't have a problem. I just don't think yall understand what I mean with my knee. My current job I bend, lift I get into trucks and trailers. Get under trailers.

 

OK, we have given you our best information. You asked for info, and we gave it to you. Sorry, but if you know all about trucking, WHY DO YOU ASK?

Anyway, your best bet is to "go for it" and see what happens.

Good Luck!

 

Is there a new rule where they measure your neck ? Something to do with sleep apnea and breathing machines? Do you still get a 2 year card if you use a bi pap machine ? Thanks to all...

 

I got my DOT physical in October and they didnt measure my neck or ask if I had sleep apnea. They did a standard physical and asked what meds your on. It could have changed since then though.

 

I posted link a while back where FMCSA said BMI alone would not mandate sleep apnea testing . Questions by the doctor will determine whether sleep apnea is a problem and testing should be required .

 

by your question i assume you think you have it

the last phys i had asked on the questionnaire forms straight out if you have sleep apnea

if you check the no box and they find out you know you have it youll be looking for a new job

best to be honest

if you have it you will feel better once you are treated with a machine

if you think you have it you should get tested

it causes congenitive heart failure and contributes to diabetes, hypertension, hyper thyroid and sometimes death

 

That's very true . There are some that would benefit greatly from testing . On the other hand there are many with a high BMI that have no problem and should be left alone .

 

i agree to a point except unless you are tested you do not know

i'm 100% against unnessary regulations but..............

i probably had it 10 years before i found out i had it and only found out because i went into the hospital for an unrelated issue............and i wish i knew long ago as i feel so much better

and the testing is not just for truck drivers ....they are testing aircraft pilots and railroad employees as well

p.s. 40% of people treated for osa are not overweight