Bus Driver Information

• Use this Link to schedule an appointment for 1st time DOT Physicals or Renewals:

 Authorized Urgent Care Providers:

1. Urgent Care of Mountain View:  at 60 2nd Ave SW, Taylorsville, NC (Mon-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm Sun 10:00am-5:00pm) -Temporarily Closing June 25, 2025
2.  Med First Urgent Care:  at 349 Brookdale Drive, Statesville, NC 
3.  Catawba Valley Occupational Health: at 3521 Graystone Place SE, Suite 201, Conover, NC (Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm) *If you select Catawba Valley OH for your DOT Physical, you must call and make an appointment after you receive your Donor Pass.
4. Caldwell UNC Health Care: at 270 Pine Mountain Rd, Suite 3, Hudson, NC 28638
5. Hart Industrial Clinic: at 2850 Tate Blvd, Hickory, NC  28602
6.  Urgent Care of Mt. View North Hickory: at 3022 N Center St. A Hickory, NC 28601

DOT Physical Information:

• Alexander County Schools will pay for 1 and 2 year DOT renewals.  One year renewals will require medical documentation.
• If you choose to use your own Doctor for your DOT renewal physical, and not the 5 provided above, Alexander County will reimburse you for $100.00 only.   Use the attached form for reimbursement Bus DOT Reimbursement

• When your physical is completed, you will receive a copy of your Medical Examiner's Certificate (MCSA-5876 Form).  You will need to email a copy to: Joe Mabry at  jmabry@alexander.k12.nc.us  (email Joe the Non-Excepted Interstate Commerce Certificates as well).  

• If you need a Physical every 6 months, you will be responsible for the 2nd Physical.  Alexander County will only reimburse for 1 physical a year.    Use this link to schedule an appointment with one of our Providers or use your own Doctor.  

• After passing the BUS Driver Training Class:
  • Schedule an appointment for a DOT physical.  The DOT Physical Link is on DOT Tab. 
  • Go to the DMV to get your CDL permit.  (Take your Medical Examiner's Certificate with you)
  • You will pay for the 1st CDL License.  

• All CDL Renewals will be paid for by Alexander County School System.  Use the following Reimbursement Form 
  •    CDL Reimbursement  Give to your school's bookkeeper when completed and attach the receipt.