DOT / CDL driver physical — $95, report the same day
CarePlus Chiropractic performs DOT/CDL commercial driver physicals for $95, with the report issued the same day and help submitting it to the DMV. Dr. Stewart Chen is a certified medical examiner on the FMCSA National Registry, number 5497424313. The clinic is in Oakland Chinatown at 212 9th Street. Call 510-465-7982.
Price
$95, all inclusive
- Performed by a DOT certified medical examiner
- Report issued the same day
- We can help submit the report to the DMV
- Saturday morning appointments available
Under FMCSA rules a driver's medical certificate is valid for up to 24 months. Conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes may shorten that to 12 or 3 months.
Price current as of September 2026. Any additional testing is quoted before it is carried out.
Bring with you
What to have ready
- Driver's licence
- A list of any medication you take, with dosages
- Glasses or contact lenses, if you wear them
- Hearing aids, if you use them
- If you have a condition under treatment: a recent note or letter from the treating doctor
- If you use CPAP: your compliance report
On the day
How the examination runs
- Health historyCurrent conditions, medication, surgical history, and anything that could affect safe operation of a commercial vehicle.
- Vision and hearingAcuity, peripheral vision and colour recognition; hearing tested to the federal standard.
- Blood pressure and pulseBlood pressure determines the certificate period, so it is worth arriving unhurried.
- UrinalysisChecks protein, sugar and specific gravity. This is not a drug test.
- Physical examinationA general examination covering the systems required by the federal standard.
- Certificate issuedWhere you meet the standard, the certificate is issued the same day and we can help submit it.
Certificate period
What determines how long it lasts
| Period | Typical reason |
|---|---|
| 24 months | Meets the standard with no condition requiring monitoring |
| 12 months | A condition that needs annual review, such as controlled hypertension |
| 3 months | Blood pressure requiring short-term recheck, or another condition needing close follow-up |
| Not issued yet | Further specialist opinion or additional test results needed first |
These are two separate things. The urinalysis in a DOT physical checks protein, sugar and specific gravity — it is not a drug screen. If your employer also requires drug testing, say so when you book and we will explain how to arrange it.
Where it happens
Examination room and equipment
Federal certification
National Registry certificate
A commercial driver's physical is only valid if performed by an examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry.
FAQ
DOT physical — common questions
How long does it take?
Most drivers are done in about 35 to 45 minutes, assuming no additional testing is needed. Booking ahead keeps the wait down.
I have high blood pressure. Can I still be certified?
Possibly, but the certificate period depends on the reading. FMCSA sets bands that correspond to different periods — some situations require the condition to be controlled and rechecked first. Bring your current medication list.
What if I do not pass?
You are told exactly which criterion was not met and what would be needed. In many cases it is a matter of obtaining a specialist letter or bringing a condition under control, then being re-examined. We explain the route rather than simply declining.
My licence is from another state. Can I do the physical in California?
Yes. The DOT physical is federal — it is valid if performed by an examiner on the FMCSA National Registry, regardless of state. Which state's DMV you submit the certificate to follows the rules of your licensing state.
Do you do Saturday appointments?
Yes, Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00. These fill up faster than weekday slots, so book ahead where you can.
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