DOT Physicals in Stoneham, MA
If you hold a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), you are required by federal law to undergo physical examinations every two years in order to maintain your license. The physical is a check to make sure that the driver can safely and properly operate a commercial vehicle without causing harm to themselves or others. At AFC Urgent Care Stoneham, you will be able to receive your biannual physical during a walk-in visit.
What is Checked During a DOT Physical?
During your DOT physical, your provider will perform the following:
- Vision test
- Blood pressure check
- Whisper test
- Blood sugar test
Your provider may also perform a routine drug screen at your employer’s request to check for substance abuse problems or higher-than-therapeutic levels of prescription medications. This will be separate from your DOT examination.
DOT Physical Examinations in Stoneham, MA
If your medical certification is due for renewal in order to maintain your CDL, visit AFC Urgent Care Stoneham today. Our providers will be able to perform physical examinations during a walk-in visit, or you can check in online in order to reserve your spot. We offer low-cost physicals for patients who self-pay, and most major insurances are accepted. For more information about what a DOT examination entails, please call 781-279-4000.
