I'm quite familiar with that disease process but your ability to obtain a CDL rests entirely in the hands of a DOT Certified Medical Examiner and a Cardiologist.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.
I have hcm. Obstructive. Had open heart surgery. Ive read fmcsa material until i was blue. Sent an email after one month got an email back. Saying its up to your cardiologist and dot examiner. I had one walk in clinic say i was disqualified due to hcm. Ive had 5 others say bring a note from your cardiologist and your good. Google hcm center of excellence. Not just any cardiologist knows about hcm. Visit for your big check ups and do what they say you can do. Best wishes
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
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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.
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Does any one have information on this heart condition and getting a DOT card. I have this condition I don't show symptoms and not limited in things I can do my blood pressure is good and no other medical issues. Got excepted to a company sponsored cdl program but when I went to my DOT exam at concentra they gave paper work to bring to a cardiologist cuz they heard a heart murmur. If anyone is fimililar with HCM can I get a CDL.. Thank you
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.