DOT Physical Exam in Fletcher NC | AFC Urgent Care Arden

Need a DOT Physical for your CDL certification in North Carolina? AFC Urgent Care Arden is proud to serve drivers near South Asheville, Hendersonville, Arden, Fletcher and all over North Carolina.

Our medical staff is certified by the FMCSA, so you can feel confident that your DOT Physical is thorough and accurate. Visit our urgent care clinic at 1 Brian Blvd., Unit 102 Arden, NC 28704 for your DOT Physical during Occupational Health hours. No appointment necessary.

What do I need to bring to my DOT Physical at AFC Urgent Care?

For a successful DOT/CDL physical, it’s important to come prepared with all required paperwork and take any necessary steps before your visit. To make the process as efficient as possible, please ensure you bring and do the following:

Driver’s License

Hearing aids with extra batteries

Glasses (Bring some glasses if you generally require vision correction, even if you currently wear contacts)

Full bladder (You are required to provide a urine sample)

A list of all prescribed medication from your pharmacy including dosage amounts

Wear loose clothing

Continue taking any prescribed medication

You may need to bring additional documentation if you have any of the following health issues:

Heart issues

Diabetes/Pre-diabetes

Hypertension (or if you’re on hypertensive medication)

Sleep apnea

Respiratory disorders

Smokes 35 years or older

Neurological disorders

Mental or behavioral health issues

Blood thinners

Vision issues

Controlled substances

*All drivers who have been granted a FMCSA-issued medical waiver must present their waiver form at their physical examination. If drivers have additional health issues or recent surgical procedures, proper documentation may be required at the time of being seen. If the necessary documentation is not provided, our physicians may not certify the driver during that visit. In this case, the driver may be asked to return at a later date, for an additional fee.

What to expect during a DOT Physical

Your provider at AFC Urgent Care Arden will review the following during your physical:

Loss of hearing

Digestive disorders

Psychiatric disorders

Dizziness of fainting

Alcohol or Drug Use

Impaired Vision

Reparatory issues

Medical history review

Urinalysis

Height & weight measurements

How long is my DOT physical valid?

A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical can be valid for up to two years, though the exact period of validity may depend on the person’s health conditions and any medical issues that would prevent them from adequately carrying out safety-sensitive tasks.

What happens after my DOT physical?

If the medical examiner decides that you fulfill the physical requirements to drive a commercial motor vehicle, they will provide a copy of the results to you and fill out a Medical Examiner’s Certificate. It is then the patient’s responsibility to provide copies of this certificate to their employer.

*If a patient fails their examination due to misrepresentation or a disqualifying medical condition, they are still obligated to pay for their DOT physical.

Get a DOT Physical at AFC Urgent Care today!

If you’ve got questions about your DOT or CDL physical exam, call or visit our office so an AFC team member can help you get the answers you need.

Not in the Arden, NC area?  Visit any of our North Carolina AFC Urgent Care locations!