104 West Redwood Street, Marshall, MN 56258
2340 26th Street, Slayton, MN 56172
202 E 1st St. Minneota, MN 56264
732 Main Street, Wabasso, MN 56293
Tel: 507-532-2655
DOT Healthcard
A DOT health card, officially known as a Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC), is a document that proves a commercial driver meets the medical standards required to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). This card is issued after a successful DOT physical and is essential for obtaining or renewing a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Meet our DOT Certified Medical Examiners!
Dr. Quentin Fixen
Dr. Kim Fier
Dr. Cody Kruize
Locations Available:
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Marshall
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Wabasso
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Minneota
Locations Available:
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Marshall
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Slayton
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Minneota
Locations Available:
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Marshall
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Slayton
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Minneota
The Process
Reviewing Your Medical History
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The first step in your DOT exam is the medical history. This is when we go over:
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your medical history
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any current medical problems you have.
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We also need to know:
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medications, prescription or over-the-counter, that you take.
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how often you take them, the dosage, and the strength of each medication.
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You need to provide details of any surgical procedures you’ve had and a brief description of your family medical history.
The Physical Exam
During this part of the exam, we:
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Ask for a urine sample
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Check your blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
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Listen to your heart and lungs
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Check the range of motion in your joints
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Check your reflexes
You also must pass an eye exam and a hearing test.
Your Certification
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The last step of your DOT exam is the certification process. If you’re healthy enough to carry a CDL license, we complete the necessary paperwork to give you clearance to drive.
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After we process your paperwork, you receive a medical examiner's certificate, which you must keep with you at all times when you’re driving a commercial vehicle.