Where can I get a DOT physical in Dearborn?
Specialty Urgent Care at 13530 Michigan Ave, Suite 120, Dearborn, MI 48126 does DOT physicals, sometimes called MDOT or CDL physicals, by a medical examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. Walk in Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm, or call (313) 582-0100. A DOT drug test can be done in the same visit.
Who needs a DOT physical
Federal rules require a medical certificate for interstate drivers of:
- a vehicle of 10,001 pounds or more;
- a vehicle built to carry more than 15 people, or 9 to 15 people for pay;
- a vehicle carrying hazardous materials that need placards.
Your employer can tell you which rules apply to your job.
What to bring
- Your driver's license
- Glasses or contacts and hearing aids, if you use them: you're tested with them
- A list of your medicines, with doses
- Records for ongoing conditions, such as sleep apnea, heart conditions or high blood pressure
- If you use insulin: form MCSA-5870, completed by your treating clinician within the last 45 days, and your glucose records
- Any FMCSA exemption or skill performance evaluation certificate you hold
What the examiner checks
- Vision: at least 20/40 in each eye and with both eyes, with or without glasses; at least 70 degrees of side vision in each eye; telling red, green and amber apart.
- Hearing: hearing a forced whisper at 5 feet in the better ear, with or without a hearing aid, or passing a hearing test.
- Blood pressure, a urine test (for medical signs, not drugs) and a physical exam.
- Your health history, recorded on the federal exam form, MCSA-5875.
How long your medical card lasts
Up to 24 months. The examiner may certify you for less time to monitor a condition. For example, federal guidance suggests a one-year card for blood pressure between 140/90 and 159/99, and the rules set one year for insulin-treated diabetes.
After your exam: Michigan CDL holders
Your results go to FMCSA electronically, and Michigan's Secretary of State receives them from the National Registry. FMCSA's last exemption for paper cards ended on October 11, 2026, so the electronic record is what counts. You'll still get a paper copy (form MCSA-5876) for your records. Check that your record updated with the Secretary of State.
Common questions
Do I need an appointment for a DOT physical in Dearborn?
No. Walk in Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm. Calling ahead at (313) 582-0100 helps if you're coming with a group of drivers.
Can I get a DOT physical on Saturday?
Yes. Specialty Urgent Care in Dearborn is open Saturdays, 9 am to 6 pm.
How much does a DOT physical cost?
Call (313) 582-0100 for the current price. Health insurance usually doesn't cover DOT physicals, so many drivers or their employers pay directly.
Can I pass a DOT physical with high blood pressure or diabetes?
Often, yes. Many drivers are certified with treated high blood pressure, sometimes for a shorter period. Drivers who use insulin can be certified with form MCSA-5870 from their treating clinician. The examiner makes the decision at your exam. More on blood pressure and diabetes.
Is the examiner on the National Registry?
Yes. Interstate drivers must see an examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry, and ours is. You can search the registry by ZIP code on FMCSA's site.
Can I do my DOT drug test at the same visit?
Yes. See drug and alcohol testing. The DOT physical itself does not include a drug test.
Sources
- FMCSA: Which interstate drivers need a medical certificate
- 49 CFR 391.41, physical qualifications for drivers
- 49 CFR 391.45, who must be medically examined and how often
- 49 CFR 391.46, drivers with insulin-treated diabetes
- 49 CFR Part 391, Appendix A, medical advisory criteria
- FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
- FMCSA: temporary exemption to support the National Registry II transition
- Michigan Secretary of State: CDL medical certificates
Cost and how to get a quote
We give self-pay prices by phone and in writing so the quote matches your visit. What changes the cost:
- Whether you need a follow-up visit or extra paperwork for a condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes
Insurance: DOT physicals are usually paid by you or your employer, not by health insurance.
Questions to ask any clinic when comparing prices:
- Is the visit fee the same for every reason, or does it depend on what I need?
- Are X-rays, CT, lab tests or a strep or flu test billed separately?
- Are stitches, splints or other minor procedures extra?
- What if I need a follow-up visit or a work note?
- Will I get the price in writing before I’m seen?
