DOT / CDL physical
Pass your DOT physical the first time
The exam itself happens in person with a Certified Medical Examiner. Ondoc handles what trips most drivers up: sleep apnea screening, BP control, A1c, CPAP compliance, and short-card follow-ups.
HSA / FSA eligibleSelf-pay $50 · CME visit billed separately
Sleep apnea screening
STOP-BANG, home sleep study order, and CPAP compliance letters acceptable to most CMEs.
BP & diabetes documentation
Hypertension log review, A1c lab orders, and a written control plan for the medical examiner.
Short-card management
3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups to keep your certification current.
Common DOT disqualifiers we help with
- • Untreated obstructive sleep apnea
- • BP ≥ 140/90 without documentation
- • Uncontrolled diabetes (A1c)
- • Unstable cardiac history
- • Vision < 20/40 with correction
- • Certain medications (controlled substances, anticoagulation)
We help you arrive at your CME with documentation in hand. Final certification is at the examiner's discretion.
Frequently asked
- What is a DOT physical?
- The U.S. Department of Transportation requires interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers to pass a medical examination performed by a Certified Medical Examiner (CME) on the National Registry. The exam covers vision, hearing, blood pressure, urinalysis, neurologic and musculoskeletal exam, and a review of medications and chronic conditions.
- How long is a DOT medical card valid?
- Up to 24 months for most drivers. Drivers with conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea are often issued shorter certifications (3 months, 6 months, or 1 year) pending follow-up.
- Does sleep apnea disqualify me?
- Untreated moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea can disqualify a driver. Once diagnosis and treatment compliance (typically CPAP) are documented, drivers are usually recertified. Our sleep apnea page has the STOP-BANG screener and referral pathway.
- Can the whole thing be done online?
- The certification exam itself must be in person with a CME. Ondoc handles the pre-visit medical history, medication review, sleep apnea screening, and ongoing condition documentation (BP logs, A1c, CPAP compliance) so your in-person exam goes smoothly.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026