| CDL Medical Examination & Physical Qualifications |
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| To Qualify for a CDL... |
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To qualify for a commercial driver license (CDL) you must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination performed in accordance with CFR 49 §391.41 and CFR 49 §391.43.
A DOT medical examination is conducted by a licensed medical examiner as defined in CFR 49 §390.5. The term includes but is not limited to: doctors of medicine (MD); doctors of osteopathy (DO); doctors of naturopathic medicine (ND); advanced practice nurses (APN); physician assistants (PA); and doctors of chiropractic (DC).
To find a medical examiner, you may contact your primary care provider to inquire if they will conduct a "DOT medical exam". You may also find a medical examiner in the yellow pages of your telephone book, or on the internet by using an Internet directory or search engine.
The examiner will provide you with a medical examiners certificate that you must show to DMV and carry with you whenever you operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). A medical examiners certificate will also be required, even if you don’t have a CDL, if you operate a CMV, in interstate commerce, with a gross vehicle rating in excess of 10,000 pounds.
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| Required Forms |
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If your medical examiner does not have the required forms, they may be obtained from Willamette Traffic Bureau (item 202B and 20A), by:
Alternatively, your examiner may print a copy of the forms directly from the FMCSA Web site.
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Medical examiners certificates are valid for no more than two years. Some medical conditions may require you to have a physical examination more frequently and some medical conditions may disqualify you from driving a CMV.
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| Physical Qualifications |
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Physical qualifications are listed in CFR 49 §391.41.
If you do not meet the vision or diabetes physical qualification standards or have a loss or impairment of limbs (arms, hands, fingers, legs or feet) and want to operate a CMV interstate, you may be able to satisfy alternative physical qualifications or qualify for an exemption. Contact the Oregon State office of FMCSA at (503) 399-5775 for additional details. Information is also available on the FMCSA website.
If you cannot meet the medical qualifications for CMV interstate commerce operation, you may qualify for a Waiver of Physical Disqualification. This waiver, available from DMV, would permit operation of a CMV used in Oregon intrastate commerce only. Call (503) 945-5295 for specific details.
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