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Those are indeed the DOT guidelines: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-effect-driver-certification-based-fmcsa-hypertension-stages

But I get and agree with all the comments and thank you for that. Just signed up for Planet Fitness. Going to try less caffeine as I love my coffee. Nicotine gum will also get thrown out. (quit smoking some time ago). I do drink mostly water but will try to make sure I'm hydrated for my next test.

My reading was: 138/96

Here are the guidelines: Stage 1 Hypertension: Blood Pressure 140/90 - 159/99. Drivers can receive a one-year certificate. After 1 year, if they are not at 140/90 or below, with or without medication, they can receive a non-renewable three month certificate. During this time, they must achieve BP of 140/90 or below to qualify for an extension of the one year certificate. If they do not reach 140/90, certification extension is suspended until BP is under 140/90. Recertification will be required every 12 months thereafter.

So I have stage one.not in denial.But the mega carrier might not want to take a chance if I cant even be guaranteed a year. I get that also. It just upsets me that they didn't follow the guidelines . Even the other workers at the clinic were saying I should have. All the doctor told me was she put in the numbers and thats what it kicked out. I have a phone call in to her supervisor, nothing yet.

I guess what I'm wondering is if I am stuck with that cert. can I go get another DOT physical somewhere ? I am not trying to "doctor shop", I just think most other docs would follow guidelines and give me a 1 year cert. would that supersede the previous cert.? obviously I need another physical BEFORE the 3 months is up but how much before can I do it. tomorrow? a week? 2 months and 29 days?

thanks in advance for listening to this newb ramble on....great forum btw. lots of good info!

Was all set to start mega carrier school on Monday. Took DOT physical on Friday. BP was 138/96. That should be good for one year cert but they only gave me 3 month. I brought it to their attn and they said they put in the numbers and and that's what the computer kicked out.Recruiter told me school was on hold until the Safety Dept looked at it on Monday. I feel I was cheated or something. All my stuff was packed and I had one foot out the door.

Question: In case I decided just to go with another school/carrier, can I just go get another physical somewhere else. I'm very sure my BP numbers would be good enough to get me the one year cert. Do I have to wait the 30 days or can I Just go get another physical elsewhere?

Any thoughts appreciated: