Medically reviewed by Eula Weaver, APRN-C Updated
If you drive a commercial vehicle, you need a valid DOT medical card, and only an examiner on the FMCSA National Registry can give you one. Eula Weaver, APRN-C, is an FMCSA-certified medical examiner, so you can get your DOT physical done at our clinic on Apalachee Parkway.
The exam checks that you meet the federal health standards for driving safely. If you qualify, you receive a medical examiner's certificate that's valid for up to 24 months.
You complete the health history section of the Medical Examination Report, and Eula reviews it with you.
At least 20/40 in each eye, 70° of side vision, and recognizing traffic signal colors. Glasses are allowed.
Hearing a forced whisper at 5 feet in your better ear, or passing a hearing test.
Checked against federal guidelines. Higher readings may mean a shorter certificate.
Checks health indicators such as protein, blood and sugar. It isn't a drug test.
A hands-on exam of your overall physical fitness to drive.
Coming prepared helps avoid delays with your certificate. Please bring:
Want the full list? Read our DOT physical exam checklist.
If you meet the standards, your medical examiner's certificate can last up to two years.
If a condition such as high blood pressure needs monitoring, you may get a certificate for a shorter period.
Eula may ask for records from your treating provider before making a decision. Bringing them helps avoid this.
Book your next DOT physical a few weeks ahead so you're never driving with an expired card.
Choose a time online or call us. We're open Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm. Need a full health check as well? See our physical and annual exams.
We're on Apalachee Parkway, east of downtown Tallahassee, and see adult patients from across the city and Leon County.
2727 Apalachee Pkwy, Suite 307
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Mon–Thu 9:00am–5:00pm
Fri 9:00am–2:00pm · Sat–Sun closed
Answers to common questions from commercial drivers in Tallahassee.
Only a licensed medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Eula Weaver, APRN-C, is an FMCSA-certified medical examiner on the National Registry.
Up to 24 months. The examiner can issue a shorter certificate if a condition, such as high blood pressure, needs to be checked more often.
Our DOT physical checklist has the full list.
No. The urinalysis in a DOT physical checks health indicators such as protein, blood and sugar. A DOT drug test is a separate test.
You need at least 20/40 vision in each eye and in both eyes together (glasses or contacts are allowed), at least 70 degrees of side vision in each eye, and the ability to recognize red, green and amber traffic signals. For hearing, you need to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet or more in your better ear, with or without a hearing aid, or pass a hearing test.
Often, yes. These conditions don't automatically disqualify you. Certification depends on how well the condition is controlled, and you may receive a shorter certificate so it can be rechecked. Insulin-treated diabetes has extra federal requirements, so bring paperwork from the clinician who treats your diabetes.
No. A DOT physical checks whether you meet federal standards to drive a commercial vehicle. An annual physical looks at your overall health and prevention.
No. We're a cash-pay clinic and don't bill insurance. Call (448) 243-5962 if you have questions before you book.
Eula Weaver is a Certified Adult-Gerontology primary care nurse practitioner with clinical experience since 2012, and an FMCSA-certified medical examiner. She is dedicated to high-quality, patient-focused care rooted in compassion, respect and clinical excellence. Read Eula's full bio
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