LESS than 140/90 = Two Year Certification

  • Stage 1 Hypertension 140-159/90-99 =One Year certification
  • Stage 2 Hypertension 160-179/100-109 = Three Month Certification
  • Stage 3 Hypertension 180/110 of above = Disqualification

Drivers with Stage 1,2 or 3 hypertension, on returning for recertification, MUST have a reading of 139/89 or less, otherwise your medical card may drop to 3 months or worse, disqualification

Getting Past ‘White Coat’ Syndrome:

  • First off, we understand that this is a very real concern for some drivers.
  • Secondly, we work with drivers all day long. We understand that passing your DOT physical exam is important to your continued career and your livelihood, and we’re here to do everything we can to help you.
  • Lastly, there are no white coats in our clinic.