Truck driver medical in Carindale, in one visit.
Get your truck driver medical in Carindale for heavy vehicle licensing, assessed against the national Assessing Fitness to Drive standard. Vision, hearing and heart health are checked in one visit, and the outcome is explained on the spot.
What's assessed in a truck driver medical
Heavy vehicle drivers are assessed against the commercial standards in Assessing Fitness to Drive, the national guidelines used by all Australian licensing authorities. These standards are stricter than those for private car licences, because heavy vehicles carry greater risk if a driver becomes unwell or drowsy at the wheel.
At Carindale Doctors, your truck driver medical covers vision and visual fields, hearing, blood pressure, heart health, diabetes, sleep and fatigue, nervous system conditions, mental health and medications. Your GP explains the outcome before you leave and completes the paperwork your licensing authority or employer needs in the same visit wherever possible.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides truck driver medicals inside Westfield Carindale, assessed to the national commercial standard. Vision, hearing, blood pressure, heart, diabetes and sleep are checked in one visit, with the outcome explained on the spot. Driver medicals are a private service, and reception will confirm the fee.
- Commercial standard under Assessing Fitness to Drive
- Vision and visual field check
- Hearing assessment
- Blood pressure and heart health
- Diabetes and sleep apnoea screening
- Paperwork completed in the same visit where possible
Truck driver medicals near the Gateway
Carindale sits close to the Gateway Motorway and the industrial and freight areas of Brisbane’s east, so many of our patients drive trucks for a living. We understand your time is money, which is why we aim to complete your truck driver medical in a single appointment.
Find out more on our commercial driver medical page.
Health issues that affect heavy vehicle drivers
Long hours behind the wheel can take a toll. These are the issues we see most often in truck drivers:
- Sleep apnoea: snoring and daytime sleepiness that affect alertness.
- High blood pressure: often without symptoms.
- Type 2 diabetes: which needs good control for a commercial licence.
- Back and joint pain: from sitting and loading.
Many of these can be managed so you stay safely on the road.
What your truck driver medical includes
Your medical includes:
- Health questionnaire and history
- Vision and hearing tests
- Blood pressure and heart check
- Urine test for sugar and protein
- Sleepiness questionnaire
- Forms completed for your licence or employer
Further tests or a specialist report may be needed if a condition is found.
Your truck driver medical in four steps
Our approach:
- Step 1, book: a longer appointment for a driver medical.
- Step 2, assess: health questionnaire, tests and examination.
- Step 3, outcome: explained on the spot.
- Step 4, paperwork: forms completed and signed.
Truck driver medical costs in Carindale
Driver medicals are a private service and aren’t covered by Medicare.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Truck driver medical | Private fee, confirmed by reception when booking |
| Further tests | May be needed if a condition is found |
| Specialist reports | Billed by the specialist if required |
| Billing | Private service, with the fee explained when you book |
| Payment | EFTPOS, credit card and cash accepted on the day |
Truck driver medicals in Carindale
Carindale is close to the Gateway Motorway, Port of Brisbane Motorway and the freight hubs of Murarrie and Hemmant. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, with centre parking available.
We see drivers from Carina, Belmont, Tingalpa, Murarrie and Capalaba.
- Close to the Gateway Motorway
- Centre parking available
- Appointments around your shifts
- Drivers from Murarrie and Capalaba welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Truck driver medical questions
Usually a long appointment of around 30 to 45 minutes.
Your glasses or contacts, hearing aids, medication list and any forms.
No, it's a private service. Reception will confirm the fee.
You can usually keep driving if it's well treated. We may need evidence of treatment.
Often yes, with good control and regular reviews. Your GP will explain.
Usually yes, unless further tests or reports are needed.
Book your truck driver medical
In one visit at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.