For how long is my medical certification valid?
A medical certification is valid for two years, unless otherwise specified for a shorter period by the medical examiner.
Commercial Driver License
What is the procedure if the DOT Medical Examination Report and/or Medical Examiner Certificate is damaged, is lost or cannot be read?
A copy should be on file in the medical examiner's office. You may request a replacement copy from the medical examiner, or a copy may be available from your employer.
What is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)?
Effective Jan. 1, 2000, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The primary mission of FMCSA is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and employs more than 1,000 individuals in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information, go to About FMCSA on the FMCSA website.
What medical criteria are required to obtain a medical certification?
Please visit Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website.
Why is the DOT physical examination important?
The USDOT physical examination is required to help ensure that a person is medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely. In the interest of public safety, commercial motor vehicle drivers are generally held to higher physical, mental and emotional standards than passenger car drivers.
Who can complete the Medical Examination Report form?
The Medical Examination Report and/or Medical Certificate must be completed and signed by any of the following who are listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
- Medical doctor (MD)
- Doctor of osteopathy (DO)
- Doctor of chiropractic (DC)
- Advanced nurse practitioner (ANP)
- Physician assistant (PA)
Where can I obtain a DOT Medical Examination Report (long form) and Medical Examiner Certificate (cert card/short form)?
The DOT Medical Examination Report and Medical Examiner Certificate are available online.
I received suspension, revocation or both notices stating that I am not medically eligible for my CDL. What do I do?
If you receive suspension, revocation or both notices informing you that you do not meet medical and/or vision standards for a CDL, email the Medical Review Program at [email protected] or call 602.771.2460 for details.
Why did I receive a request for additional information about my DOT Medical Examination Report?
If items on the form are missing or incomplete, additional information will be requested from you. Your medical examiner must initial and date all changes.
Note: Any request for restrictions to be added must be done at an MVD CDL office. A duplicate license fee will apply.
If you do not submit the requested information in a timely manner, your CDL privilege will be suspended, revoked or both. If your license becomes suspended, revoked or both, the requested information can be faxed to 602.239.6288 or emailed to [email protected]. You will be required to visit an MVD CDL office to reinstate your license and pay any applicable fees.
I received suspension, revocation or both notices for not submitting a current DOT Medical Examination Report. What do I do?
If your suspension, revocation or both are for not submitting a current DOT Medical Examination Report, you may submit it by fax to 602.239.6288 or by email. If your DOT Medical Examination Report is dated after the due date, you will be required to visit an MVD CDL office to reinstate your driving privilege.