Commercial Driver’s Licence (CDL) Medical Assessments
Ensuring Fitness to Drive for Safety on Australian Roads
What is a Commercial Driver’s Licence Medical?
A Commercial Driver’s Licence (CDL) medical is a comprehensive health assessment required to ensure individuals are physically and mentally fit to safely operate commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and passenger transport services.
These assessments are often mandatory for:
Pre-employment screening of prospective commercial drivers
Periodic occupational medicals for existing drivers
Regulatory compliance under national and state transport laws
Applicable Legislation & Guidelines
CDL medicals follow standards set out in Austroads’ “Assessing Fitness to Drive” guidelines, which apply to commercial vehicle drivers across all Australian jurisdictions.
Who Requires a CDL Medical?
You may need this assessment if you:
Are applying for or renewing a Heavy Rigid (HR), Heavy Combination (HC), Multi-Combination (MC), Medium Rigid (MR), or Light Rigid (LR) licence
Drive a bus, truck, taxi, rideshare, or any vehicle used for public or commercial purposes
Have been requested to undergo medical assessment by licensing authorities such as Department of Transport WA or your employer
At Djinda Health, we offer Austroads-compliant commercial driver medicals for anyone applying for or renewing a Commercial Driver’s Licence (CDL). If you're searching for a CDL medical assessment, Djinda Health provides fast, reliable evaluations that meet WA Department of Transport and Austroads fitness to drive standards. Whether you drive trucks, buses, or taxis, our team ensures your commercial vehicle medical exam is completed thoroughly and efficiently.
What’s Included in a Commercial Driver Medical Assessment?
Our CDL medicals are conducted by qualified practitioners and include:
Medical history review – Including chronic conditions, medications, and previous injuries
Cardiovascular screening – Blood pressure, heart function, ECG (if indicated)
Respiratory assessment – Lung function and sleep apnoea risk (including screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea where required)
Vision testing – Distance and peripheral vision using Snellen and Ishihara charts (with and without corrective lenses)
Hearing assessment – Audiometry to assess compliance with fitness to drive thresholds
Neurological & musculoskeletal exam – Reflexes, range of motion, strength
Mental health and cognitive screening – As per Austroads cognitive function tests
Urinalysis – Basic screening for diabetes or kidney concerns
Optional drug & alcohol testing – If required by employer or role
All assessments are conducted in accordance with Austroads Commercial Standards and tailored for employer-specific or transport authority requirements.
Benefits of CDL Medicals
Public & road safety – Ensures only medically fit drivers operate heavy or public vehicles
Regulatory compliance – Meets national standards and licensing requirements
Employer assurance – Supports fitness-for-duty decisions and reduces liability
Early detection – Identifies health risks that could impair driving performance
Fast turnaround – Digital reports and same-day summaries available
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Please bring:
A valid photo ID
Any prescribed corrective lenses, hearing aids, or assistive devices
List of current medications
Previous medical history, reports, or specialist letters if applicable
Your Department of Transport WA Medical Assessment Form (if already provided)
Booking a CDL Medical at Djinda Health
Djinda Health provides professional, confidential CDL medical assessments with minimal wait times. We are experienced in transport industry standards and can liaise directly with employers or transport authorities upon request.
Djinda Health is located in Riverton, WA 6148, with easy access from Perth's southern industrial corridor. With other locations available we also coordinate medicals across the greater Perth metro region, regional WA, and interstate — ensuring your workforce is cleared quickly and consistently.