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DOT Physical Exams
in Miami
Walk in, complete your FMCSA exam, and leave with your medical certificate the same day. A board-certified physician leads every shift, seven days a week.
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The exam the FMCSA requires of commercial drivers
A DOT physical is a federally mandated health check under 49 CFR Part 391.41. It confirms you meet the physical, mental, and emotional standards to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. At TrufaMED you complete it in a single visit and walk out with your Medical Examiner’s Certificate in hand.
You need a current certificate if you operate a vehicle with a gross weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more, carry more than 8 passengers for compensation, carry more than 15 passengers regardless of compensation, or haul hazardous materials in placardable quantities. The whole visit usually runs about 30 minutes, and your result is uploaded to the FMCSA National Registry within 24 hours.
A complete medical check, start to finish
Every DOT physical follows the same FMCSA standard. Your examiner reviews your history, runs each required test, and explains the result before you leave.
Vision and hearing
A Snellen vision test for distant and peripheral sight in each eye and combined, plus a hearing check by forced whisper at 5 feet or an audiometric exam. Bring your glasses, contacts, or hearing aids.
Blood pressure and pulse
Your blood pressure and pulse are measured and read against the FMCSA thresholds. Well-controlled hypertension is usually compatible with certification.
Urinalysis
A simple urine sample is checked for protein, blood, sugar, and specific gravity. This is a screening step, not a drug test, though a DOT drug screen can be added.
Physical examination
A head-to-toe check of your cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and abdominal systems, performed under the direction of a board-certified physician.
History and medications
A detailed review of your medical history and every prescription and over-the-counter medication you take. A complete, current list keeps the visit short.
Your certificate
If you pass, you receive your Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876) the same day, valid for up to 24 months, with electronic upload to the FMCSA registry.
Come prepared and finish in one visit
Bring these items so your examiner can complete everything in a single appointment. Missing paperwork is the most common reason a certificate gets delayed. If you forget something we can usually still help, but arriving prepared keeps your visit short.
Photo ID
A driver’s license or any government-issued photo identification.
Glasses or contacts
If you wear corrective lenses to drive, bring them. Vision is tested with whatever correction you use behind the wheel.
Hearing aids
Bring your hearing aids if you use them. Hearing is tested with your normal correction in place.
Medication list
A complete list of all prescription and over-the-counter medications you take, with doses.
Specialist clearance letters
If you manage diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, or a cardiac history, bring a current treating-specialist clearance letter.If applicable
CPAP compliance report
If you have sleep apnea, bring at least 90 days of CPAP data showing more than 4 hours of nightly use on over 70 percent of nights.If applicable
Will a health condition disqualify me?
Most managed conditions are fully compatible with certification. The FMCSA standard is whether a condition is well-controlled and does not impair your ability to drive safely.
Hypertension
Controlled Stage 1 hypertension typically earns a one-year certificate. Stage 2 calls for treatment and a shorter, 3-month certificate, with re-certification once it is controlled. Severe, uncontrolled hypertension is disqualifying until it is brought under control.
Diabetes
Diabetes managed by diet or oral medication is generally not disqualifying. Insulin-treated diabetes requires the FMCSA Diabetes Assessment Form completed by your endocrinologist and follows the Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus protocol.
Sleep apnea
A sleep apnea diagnosis is not automatically disqualifying. You demonstrate compliance with treatment, usually CPAP use of more than 4 hours a night on over 70 percent of nights. Suspected but undiagnosed apnea may require a sleep study before certification.
Cardiovascular history
A history of heart attack, bypass, stenting, or a pacemaker requires a cardiologist clearance letter and may shorten the certification interval to a year or less. Implantable cardiac defibrillators are disqualifying.
Vision and hearing standards
Distant acuity must be at least 20/40 in each eye and 20/40 with both eyes, with or without correction, and your field of vision must be at least 70 degrees in each eye. For hearing, you must perceive a forced whisper at 5 feet or pass an audiometric exam.
If you are not certified
A disqualification is rarely permanent. Your examiner explains exactly which finding flagged it, what evidence clears it, and the timeline. We can often schedule a prompt follow-up once you have the required clearance letters, and we provide full documentation to support an FMCSA Medical Review Board appeal if you choose to file one. Learn more about our urgent care and on-site testing services.
Required tests, all in one trip
Many drivers need pre-employment, random, or post-incident screenings beyond the physical itself. We handle these in the same visit so you do not have to come back.
DOT 5-panel drug screen
A federally compliant urine drug test for amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, and PCP, for pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing.
Breath alcohol test
DOT-compliant breath alcohol screening for safety-sensitive transportation positions.
School bus driver exam
The Florida-specific school bus driver physical examination and certification.
Pre-employment physicals
A comprehensive pre-employment physical for non-CMV positions, matched to your company’s standards.
Forklift and OSHA physicals
OSHA-compliant evaluations for forklift operators, respirator wearers, and other regulated occupational roles.
Annual medical surveillance
Annual occupational health surveillance for hazardous-material handlers and other regulated workforces.
Examined by physician-led urgent care
A board-certified physician leads every shift at TrufaMED. Our medical team brings depth from general surgery and emergency medicine to every exam, including a routine DOT physical.
Dr. Gedalia earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his surgical residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York. He leads the clinical program and serves as Regional Chief Medical Officer for a surgical and wound-care group.
Dr. Naidoo brings extensive adult and pediatric emergency, trauma, and critical-care experience from high-volume emergency departments across the East Coast, and calm, decisive judgment to every visit.
TrufaMED is Joint Commission accredited, a distinction held by only eight urgent care centers in the United States and the only one in Florida. It is the same standard applied to major hospitals, and it governs every exam we perform.
DOT physical questions, answered
What commercial drivers across Miami, Miami Beach, and Surfside ask before they walk in.
How long does a DOT physical take at TrufaMED?
Most DOT physicals take 25 to 35 minutes from check-in to certificate in hand. The visit moves fastest when you bring everything we ask for: a photo ID, your current medication list, and any specialist clearance letters. Drivers with a managed condition, or who add a drug screen, breath alcohol test, or sleep apnea documentation, may need 45 to 60 minutes total.
How much does a DOT physical cost?
TrufaMED uses transparent self-pay pricing for DOT physicals. The standard exam covers the full physical, the vision and hearing tests, urinalysis, and same-day issuance of your Medical Examiner’s Certificate with upload to the FMCSA registry. Add-ons such as a DOT 5-panel drug screen, breath alcohol testing, or a follow-up exam after you submit specialist clearance are billed separately. Call (305) 537-6396 for current pricing.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome seven days a week: Monday to Friday 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM. We see DOT physicals throughout the day. If you want a specific time slot, you can register online in advance to skip the queue. Most walk-in patients are seen within about 25 minutes of arrival.
How long is my DOT medical certificate valid?
The standard Medical Examiner’s Certificate is valid for up to 24 months. A shorter certificate (12, 6, or 3 months) is issued when you have a managed condition that needs more frequent re-evaluation, such as well-controlled hypertension, diabetes, or sleep apnea. Your examiner explains your certification length and the reason for it before you leave.
What disqualifies you from passing a DOT physical?
Common reasons for immediate disqualification include insulin-treated diabetes without the proper FMCSA paperwork, a current epilepsy or seizure diagnosis, vision worse than 20/40 corrected in either eye, an inability to perceive a forced whisper at 5 feet without an audiometric pass, an implantable cardiac defibrillator, untreated severe sleep apnea, current narcotic use, and clinical alcohol or drug dependence. Many of these are temporary. Once the condition is treated, controlled, or properly documented, certification is often possible.
Will my exam be uploaded to the FMCSA National Registry?
Yes. Every DOT exam result is uploaded to the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners within 24 hours of your visit, which is a federal requirement. You leave with a printed copy of your certificate, and you can verify your status on the FMCSA registry website using your driver’s license number.
What if I do not pass my DOT physical?
A failed exam is rarely the end of your driving career. Your examiner explains exactly which finding triggered the result, what documentation or treatment is needed to qualify, and the likely timeline. Many drivers return to full certification within days or weeks after submitting a specialist clearance letter or completing a treatment program. We can often re-test once you have the required paperwork.
Can I get a DOT physical and a drug screen in the same visit?
Yes. We complete your DOT physical and a DOT 5-panel drug screen in one visit, which is the most common request from drivers in pre-employment hiring or random testing. We also handle breath alcohol testing, school bus driver exams, and OSHA occupational physicals, so you do not have to make a second trip. Add-on services are billed separately from the physical.
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DOT physicals at TrufaMED follow FMCSA medical examiner standards and are performed by a certified examiner at a Joint Commission accredited facility.
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Hours
Monday–Friday 9 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 8 PM
Walk-ins welcome throughout the day. Register online to skip the queue.
Contact
Phone (305) 537-6396
WhatsApp +1 (305) 842-9801
Address 9445 Harding Ave
For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. TrufaMED treats non-life-threatening conditions.
Walk in today, drive tomorrow
Most DOT physicals finish in under 30 minutes with your certificate issued the same day. Walk in seven days a week, or register online to lock in your time.
DOT exams are conducted in compliance with 49 CFR Part 391.41 and FMCSA medical examiner standards, with results uploaded to the FMCSA National Registry within 24 hours.
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