DOT Physical
Long Beach, California

Located At 4401 Atlantic Ave. Suite 480. Long Beach, CA. 90807

Long Beach DOT exam clinic, “SoCal DOT Physicals” provides affordable DOT medical cards for drivers and operators whose jobs require them. We help individuals throughout Long Beach including Belmont Shores, Naples, Eastside and Bixby Knolls.

Our office is located in downtown LBC (a.k.a.: “The Beach”). We are open Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm by appointment only. Please click the yellow button above to schedule a DOT physical.

We provide affordable DOT medical cards to drivers, contractors and operators throughout Long Beach. Whether you’re truck driver, crane operator, longshoreman or other, SoCal DOT Physicals is here to make the exam process as hassle-free as possible.

As a leading DOT clinic in Long Beach, we have a streamlined operation that gets drivers in-and-out the door fast, so you can stay compliant without wasting an entire afternoon in an urgent care waiting room. If you are in the LBC area and have any questions, please give us a call to speak with one of our DOT-certified doctors for more in-depth information regarding the DOT exam process.

 
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DOT Physical Exam Process

DOT physicals at our Long Beach clinic are streamlined so that you can avoid unnecessary delays in receiving your DOT medical card. All of our providers are DOT-certified through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association, so you can rest assured that your exam will be “legit and official.”

  • A Department of Transportation (DOT) exam is a medical evaluation required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMSCA) to verify that one is healthy enough to safely drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

    At our Long Beach office we have a simple 3-step process to keep your appointment as hassle-free as possible. The entire DOT exam lasts less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

    DOT Physical Steps:

    #1: Complete the Medical Examination Report Form. This single page form is the only paperwork you’ll need to complete. You’ll be asked to supply your contact information, medical history and any medications that are currently prescribed to you. 

    (If you’re in a hurry you can print and complete the form prior to your appointment.) 

    #2: Next, our DOT-certified provider will perform a basic hands-on exam. This will consist of the following:

    >Vital signs (blood pressure and heart rate)
    >Vision (distance, peripheral and color recognition)
    >Hearing
    >Heart
    >Lungs (breathing)
    >Back/Spine (range-of-motion)
    >Legs/Arms (mobility, strength and reflexes)
    >Neurological 
    >Overall well being
    >Urinalysis (this is not a drug test)

    #3: Upon successful completion of the history and exam, we complete your paperwork. Sign all the necessary documents including your new DOT medical card. Your information will be uploaded into the National Registry.

  • In Long Beach (and all of California) a DOT medical card can be valid for up to a maximum of two year. Some medical conditions do restrict a medical card to less time. The most common reasons for a reduced medical card are hypertension, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea and heart disease.

    It’s imperative to renew a DOT medical card before it expires or one risks hefty fines and/or getting a vehicle “pulled off the road.” Long Beach CDL holders also risk getting their commercial license downgraded to a Class D driver’s license with a lapsed medical card.

  • To avoid any delay in receiving a DOT medical card, you'll want to bring a few things to your appointment, including (if applicable):

    >Driver's license (or other form of photo ID)
    >Glasses and/or contacts
    >Hearing aids
    >A full bladder (for the basic urinalysis - not a drug test)
    >Medication list
    >Most recent Ha1C (if a diabetic)
    >Form MCSA-5870 if an insulin-dependent diabetic
    >CPAP compliance log (if diagnosed with sleep apnea)
    >Additional paperwork/medical clearances may be needed if you have a history of heart disease, stroke, seizures or other neurological disorders).

  • If you hold a commercial driver’s license in Long Beach, CA, you are also required to submit a copy of your valid DOT medical card to the California DMV. This process is commonly referred to as self-certification and can be completed online or via mail every two years.

    CDL holders can self-certify by completing form DL-694 and either mailing it the address below or dropping it off at a DMV branch location.

    Mail to:
    Department of Motor Vehicles
    CDL Unit, G204
    P.O. Box 944278
    Sacramento, CA 94244

    Bakersfield DMV Locations:
    Long Beach DMV
    AAA Long Beach Branch (DMV partner - member use only)

  • Call us today to schedule your exam. Appointments are required but we can typically accommodate any same-day or next-day needs. Upon successful completion of the physical, you will receive your DOT medical card at the end of your appointment.

    Long Beach, California

    LBC is the seventh largest city in California with an estimated population of over 470,00 people. Long Beach is the second largest container port in the United States. Most of the longshoremen and crane operators are required to carry a DOT medical card.

    Long Beach DOT Physical Resources:

    Long Beach Post Office
    Eva Insurance Brokerage (DMV partner)
    SoCal DOT Physicals