CDL Physical Exam
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I'm not sure on this one Christopher. When I went to renew my already expired card I was told a "Determination Pending", which is what you have, will not be recorded to my states DMV as a legitimate renewal. I had to get at least a 90 day card. My guess is no for your answer.
It will all depend on your particular situation, and where you live.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
This is for a first physical card this is not a renewal card. I want to see a different doctor for my physical but I am just wondering if the information that I provide about my medical history will already be in the federal system from the doctor I recently saw even though he didn't pass or fail me. He told me it will stay on file for 45 days then I will have to retake it. So when the 45 days is up does that mean he legally can't submit my information to the federal government because it is on pending. I hope that made sense to you
I'm not sure on this one Christopher. When I went to renew my already expired card I was told a "Determination Pending", which is what you have, will not be recorded to my states DMV as a legitimate renewal. I had to get at least a 90 day card. My guess is no for your answer.
It will all depend on your particular situation, and where you live.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
He told me it will stay on file for 45 days then I will have to retake it. So when the 45 days is up does that mean he legally can't submit my information to the federal government because it is on pending. I hope that made sense to you
Again I don't want to give you miss-information so hopefully a mod or other experienced driver will chime in, but it sounds like it will stay on file in his office for 45 days. I'm not sure the "legality" of submission, but if you let it expire past the 45 days then your CDL moves into a disqualified status.
When you say, "He told me it will stay on file for 45 days..." that sounds a lot like determination pending.
No offense, but you aren't providing much info. Why are you pending? Why might you want to see a different doctor?
I can't, nor many others, help you if we don't know the true intentions here. It good be that you are trying to buck the system and find loopholes, or it may be a simple reason you are having trouble and we can give you some guidance.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
First I do think that there is missing information in this post. When getting a DOT physical the only reason that someone would be put on hold for 45 days would be due to health problems that need to be addressed prior to being able to be cleared to drive. It is either pass or fail otherwise. If the doctor wants more information on say diabetes, sleep apnea , hypertension or controlled substances that one would take for pain control or other reasons then they can put a person on a 45 day hold. Once the items needed can be verified and health problems proven are in control and managed by a PCP then there is not any reason that a driver should fail the physical. The maximum time one can get is 2 years and most get one year if any of the previous health issues are an issue. It does not make sense that he says that he has to hold onto the physical for 45 days without there being a justifiable reason.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Hypertension:
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
He has it on pending because he needs further documentation now what I am asking is if even though it is pending will the information be submitted into the federal database or can he not do that because I didn't fail or pass. In other words if I get a second opinion from a different physician and tell him no I'm not taking a psych med ( which as of this week I am not ) and he passes me will my physical card get pulled because I told the other doctor who has me on pending I was taking a psych med ( at the time I was) and the federal or local DMV or whoever it is thinks I gave false information
First I do think that there is missing information in this post. When getting a DOT physical the only reason that someone would be put on hold for 45 days would be due to health problems that need to be addressed prior to being able to be cleared to drive. It is either pass or fail otherwise. If the doctor wants more information on say diabetes, sleep apnea , hypertension or controlled substances that one would take for pain control or other reasons then they can put a person on a 45 day hold. Once the items needed can be verified and health problems proven are in control and managed by a PCP then there is not any reason that a driver should fail the physical. The maximum time one can get is 2 years and most get one year if any of the previous health issues are an issue. It does not make sense that he says that he has to hold onto the physical for 45 days without there being a justifiable reason.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Hypertension:
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
He has it on pending because he needs further documentation now what I am asking is if even though it is pending will the information be submitted into the federal database or can he not do that because I didn't fail or pass. In other words if I get a second opinion from a different physician and tell him no I'm not taking a psych med ( which as of this week I am not ) and he passes me will my physical card get pulled because I told the other doctor who has me on pending I was taking a psych med ( at the time I was) and the federal or local DMV or whoever it is thinks I gave false information
First I do think that there is missing information in this post. When getting a DOT physical the only reason that someone would be put on hold for 45 days would be due to health problems that need to be addressed prior to being able to be cleared to drive. It is either pass or fail otherwise. If the doctor wants more information on say diabetes, sleep apnea , hypertension or controlled substances that one would take for pain control or other reasons then they can put a person on a 45 day hold. Once the items needed can be verified and health problems proven are in control and managed by a PCP then there is not any reason that a driver should fail the physical. The maximum time one can get is 2 years and most get one year if any of the previous health issues are an issue. It does not make sense that he says that he has to hold onto the physical for 45 days without there being a justifiable reason.
Chris...to answer your question...no you cannot doctor shop to get you med card. Since you are no longer taking your meds this week, it suggest to me that you knew it would be a problem. Get the meds adjusted or don’t drive.
Good luck
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Hypertension:
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
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If your physical exam is on pending and the 45 day limit of it expiring is approaching does the information you gave get filed to the federal or does it all get erased because you didn't pass or fail?