HealthWorks DOT Physical CDL Requirements

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Florida law requires all CDL drivers to have a valid DOT medical card, unless the type of commerce you drive qualifies as ‘Excepted’.

CDL holders can no longer claim exemption from medical certification requirements because they are not currently operating in non-excepted interstate or intrastate commerce. If not specifically included in ‘excepted’ categories, you must maintain your medical certification or downgrade to a non-commercial license.

Florida’s CDL Self-Certification System allows Commercial Driver License holders to meet the new federal requirements for self-certification without needing to go to a driver license office.

Online:
Go to FLORIDA Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Website
You may use the online process only if you have a valid Florida Commercial Driver License.

In Person:
At any Florida Driver License Issuance Office.

DOT HealthWorks Orlando -Urinalysis

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The urinalysis is part of the DOT Physical (required) but it is not a drug test.

The urinalysis, by design, is intended to screen at-risk patients in the areas of kidney function, urinary tract infections, carbohydrate metabolism (e.g. diabetes mellitus), liver function, acid-base balance, and urine concentration.

There are only four parameters (specific gravity, glucose, protein and blood) which need to be tested for the DOT Physical.

HealthWorks Orlando wants to remind drivers to drink water before coming to the office. If you have any questions about the urinalysis please post a question to help other drivers.