For commercial drivers in the Yuba-Sutter area, the DOT physical isn't just paperwork — it's your ability to keep working. At Yuba Sutter Chiropractic, Dr. Gurj Kalay is a federally certified medical examiner who has performed thousands of DOT physicals for local truckers, ag-haulers, and delivery drivers across Yuba City, Marysville, and Plumas Lake.

What the FMCSA exam actually covers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) exam evaluates: vision (20/40 or better in each eye, with or without correction), hearing (must hear a forced whisper at 5 feet), blood pressure (under 140/90 for a 2-year cert), urinalysis (protein, sugar, blood — primarily a diabetes and kidney screen), and a full musculoskeletal and neurological check.

The most common reasons drivers get short certifications

• Borderline blood pressure. A reading of 140–159/90–99 typically results in a 1-year cert instead of 2 years. Hydrate, sleep, and skip caffeine the morning of your exam.
• Sleep apnea risk factors. A neck circumference over 17 inches, BMI over 35, or witnessed apnea can trigger a sleep study referral.
• Uncontrolled diabetes. A1C over 10 may require an exemption.
• Recent surgery or unresolved musculoskeletal injury that affects range of motion.

Why drivers in Yuba-Sutter choose our office

Same-day and walk-in DOT physicals are available. Dr. Kalay understands that a driver waiting on a cert is a driver not getting paid — most exams are completed in under 30 minutes, and we issue your medical card on the spot when you pass. We also offer chiropractic care for the lower back pain, neck stiffness, and shoulder tension that come with long-haul driving, helping many of our drivers actually improve their physical scores year over year.

If you drive for a living in the Yuba-Sutter area, call (530) 441-2225 to book your DOT physical with Dr. Kalay.