DOT Physicals in Southcenter at AFC Urgent Care
Live or work in Southcenter, Tukwila, Auburn, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle or Burien, WA and need a DOT / CDL physical? Recent graduate of a Truck Driving School? AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is your One Stop shop for DOT / CDL medical exams. AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is a Walk-in Clinic that offers comprehensive and complete DOT/ CDL medical exam Testing and Physical Examinations for Individuals and Employers by FMCSA trained and certified medical providers.
The medical providers at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter, Southcenter, WA have provided thousands of DOT physicals. Our medical providers have extensive knowledge of the DOT Physical exam guidelines and perform DOT Physical Exams for independent and company truck drivers, transit, school and charter bus drivers as well as chauffer / limo and cab services. Ensuring the safety of drivers, as well as passengers, is an important goal for the medical providers at AFC urgent Care Southcenter. AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is proud all our medical providers are FMCSA certified and reports all DOT physical results to the FMCSA as required.
DOT Physicals in Southcenter, WA
A DOT physical exam will include an evaluation of an employee’s vision, hearing, blood pressure/pulse rate, and overall physical ability. It will also test for illegal drugs. If drivers take any medications, they’ll need to bring a complete list to the exam, including the doses and doctors’ information. Any drivers that require corrective vision or hearing need to bring their eyeglasses, contacts, or hearing aids. If a driver suffers from any other medical condition, they may be required to bring additional information. Drivers do not need to abstain from eating before their DOT physical exam. Under FMCSA regulations the following will be reviewed during the physical exam:
- Blood pressure (blood pressure must be under 160/100. Prescription medication to control blood pressure is permitted)
- Diabetes (Drivers cannot be a diabetic on needle-injected insulin; diabetes controlled through a diet or oral medication is permitted)
- Digestion
- Sleep Apnea
- Lung, liver, kidney, and nervous system health
- Muscular disease or weakness
- Vision acuity (20/40 correctable vision in each eye. Glasses or contact lenses are permitted)
- Previous or recent injuries and illnesses
- Heart disorders Hearing disorders Respiratory issues
- Use of a Schedule 1 drug, amphetamine, narcotic or any other habit forming drug is not permitted.
A DOT / CDL physical exam is valid for up to 24 months. The certified medical examiner may also issue a medical examiner’s certificate for less than 24 months when it is desirable to monitor a condition, such as high blood pressure.
If a driver has a current diagnosis of cardiac insufficiency, collapse, congestive cardiac failure or any other cardiovascular disease, he/she will be required to provide the Medical Examiner with a stress test (performed within the last 12 months) along with a release from the driver’s physician stating that he/she can drive a commercial motor vehicle without restrictions. The Department of Transportation also requires clearance for drivers that have been diagnosed with the following conditions: sleep apnea, recent back injury, recent major surgery, a current hernia, or have had recent workers’ compensation claims.
DOT Physical Exam for Bus Drivers and Commercial Drivers:
Bus drivers and contractors with local schools can also get their DOT physical completed at AFC Southcenter!
Our providers have years of experience working with school boards and administrators to ensure that drivers are healthy, safe, and ready to drive students back to local K-12 school programs.
Schools that work with bus driver organizations and similar unions to help get drivers ready for the school year. If you’re a local bus driver and you need a DOT physical then call us now!
DOT Physicals and Medical Clearance for Warehousing Needs
Warehouses and Warehousing professionals that need to get their driers a physical near Southcenter, Tukwila, Auburn, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle or Burien, WA can have their drivers visit AFC Urgent Care Southcenter for DOT / CDL medical exams.
AFC Urgent Care Southcenter is a Walk-in Clinic that offers comprehensive and complete DOT/ CDL medical exam Testing and Physical Examinations for Individuals and Employers by FMCSA trained and certified medical providers.
Our team understands the need for warehousing businesses and contractors to maintain their driver’s health and medical clearances. Simply call us today to get started.
DOT Physicals for Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Renton, WA
AFC Urgent Care Southcenter also partners with professionals and businesses in the logistics and supply chain industry to help keep your drivers on the road.
Managing your business’s supply chain requires a consistent queue of drivers ready to go onto the road with the proper medical clearance. Our provider team at AFC Southcenter can provide CDL and DOT exams for your drivers so that your ideal supply chain flow and logistical planning is uninterrupted.
If you need more info, or want to get your physical today, call us: