The Department of Transportation requires commercial motor vehicle operators to have a medical clearance evaluation.  Too often, these exams are performed by physicians, or non-physicians who have no training in occupational medicine.  In order to make an accurate assessment and risk evaluation of an individual to operate these vehicles, the physician needs an understanding of the work conditions and responsibilities of commercial vehicle operators, and more specifically, the many regulations and guidelines that are issued regarding their medical evaluation.  Without fail, every year, tragic motor vehicle fatalities occur when drivers who do not meet the criteria are put behind the wheel.

At TCOM, all DOT examinations are performed by Board Certified physicians with expertise in Occupational Medicine.  TCOM adheres strictly the published medical guidelines and consensus reports.  We do not pass drivers who have disqualifying conditions, regardless of whether past examiners have done so.  This is for the safety of the driver, the employer, and the public.  DOT examinations are available on a walk in basis.  No appointment is necessary. 

Links 

DOT- The Department of Transportation 

FMCSA- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Rules and Regulations 

Transportation Medicine

370 Campus Drive - Somerset, NJ
732.748.1900