Eat normally before your DOT physical. The one preparation that genuinely helps: skip caffeine and energy drinks for several hours beforehand, since they can push blood pressure and pulse above thresholds that trigger shorter certification. Stay hydrated — you'll need to produce a urine sample.
Do I need to fast before a DOT physical?
Quick answer:
No fasting required. The urinalysis checks for sugar and protein, not a fasting glucose — eat normally, but skip the energy drinks (they raise blood pressure).
Walk in for your DOT exam
Walk in 6 days a week at 1102 West Kemper Rd., Forest Park — or book online and skip the wait. Most visits under an hour.
