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August 2, 2025
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If you're a commercial driver with diabetes, you might wonder whether your condition will impact your ability to pass a DOT physical exam and keep your CDL. The good news? Yes, you can still get DOT certified with diabetes—but there are specific rules depending on how your condition is managed....
August 1, 2025
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Hearing clearly is just as important as seeing clearly when you’re behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle. During your DOT physical, your hearing will be tested to make sure you can respond to horns, emergency signals, and warnings—keeping you and others safe on the road. At DOT Modesto, we’re...
July 31, 2025
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If you’re applying for or renewing your commercial driver’s license (CDL), your vision is one of the most important things checked during your DOT physical exam. Why? Because seeing clearly—both up close and at a distance—is critical for safe driving. At DOT Modesto, we help drivers meet the FMCSA vision...
July 30, 2025
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If you’re a commercial driver getting ready for your DOT physical, you might be wondering: “Can high blood pressure disqualify me?” The short answer is: not always—but it depends on your numbers and how well your condition is managed. At DOT Modesto, we help drivers meet the FMCSA medical standards,...
July 29, 2025
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If you rely on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly, you might wonder if that will be a problem during your DOT physical exam. The good news is—yes, you can wear glasses or contacts during your DOT exam. In fact, if you need them to meet the vision requirements,...
July 28, 2025
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If you're a commercial driver, you already know that passing your DOT physical exam is essential for keeping your CDL and staying on the road. But if you’re new to the process—or even if you’ve done it before—you probably have questions. At DOT Modesto, we get asked these same things...

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