Truck driver medical in Carindale, for heavy vehicle drivers.
A truck driver medical in Carindale for heavy vehicle drivers, assessed against the national Assessing Fitness to Drive standard. We aim to finish your paperwork in the same visit, so you can get back on the road sooner.
Fatigue, sleep apnoea and your truck licence
Fatigue is one of the biggest safety risks in heavy vehicle driving, and untreated sleep apnoea is a common cause. Many truck drivers don’t realise they have it, putting loud snoring and daytime tiredness down to long hours. Your truck driver medical at Carindale Doctors includes a sleepiness questionnaire and questions about snoring and breathing pauses at night.
If sleep apnoea is suspected, your GP can arrange a sleep study. The good news is that once treated, often with a CPAP machine, most drivers can continue driving and many feel far more alert. We’ll explain what evidence of treatment your licensing authority needs.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides truck driver medicals inside Westfield Carindale with a focus on fatigue and sleep apnoea screening, alongside vision, hearing and heart checks to the national commercial standard. We arrange sleep studies if needed. Driver medicals are a private service.
- Sleepiness questionnaire
- Snoring and sleep history
- Sleep study referral if needed
- CPAP treatment evidence explained
- Vision, hearing and heart checks
- Paperwork completed on the day where possible
Getting you back on the road
Truck drivers based around Carindale often need their medical done quickly. We aim to complete your assessment and paperwork in one appointment, so you’re not off the road any longer than necessary.
For more details, see our truck driver medical page.
Health challenges of truck driving
Life on the road affects health in ways we see every week:
- Irregular sleep: night shifts and long hauls disrupt sleep patterns.
- Weight gain: limited food options and long hours sitting.
- Blood pressure: often higher with stress and weight.
- Musculoskeletal pain: from sitting, vibration and loading.
Your GP can help with practical strategies to stay healthy on the road.
What your truck driver medical includes
Your medical includes:
- Sleep and fatigue screening
- Vision and hearing tests
- Blood pressure and heart check
- Urine test
- Medication review
- Forms completed
Allow 30 to 45 minutes for your appointment.
Your truck driver medical, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, book: a longer appointment that suits your roster.
- Step 2, screen: fatigue, sleep and general health.
- Step 3, assess: against the commercial standard.
- Step 4, complete: paperwork signed, or next steps arranged.
Truck driver medical fees in Carindale
Truck driver medicals are a private service and aren’t covered by Medicare.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Truck driver medical | Private fee, confirmed when booking |
| Sleep study | Billed by the sleep service; may be Medicare-rebated |
| Billing | Private service, with the fee explained when you book |
| Payment | EFTPOS, credit card and cash accepted on the day |
Truck driver medicals near Carindale
Carindale is close to the Gateway Motorway and the freight areas of Murarrie, Hemmant and the Port of Brisbane. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management.
We see heavy vehicle drivers from Tingalpa, Murarrie, Belmont, Capalaba and Wakerley.
- Close to the Gateway Motorway
- Near freight hubs in Murarrie and Hemmant
- Centre parking
- Drivers from Tingalpa and Wakerley 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 and fatigue questions
Usually yes, if it's effectively treated and you can show evidence of treatment.
Loud snoring, gasping at night and daytime sleepiness are common signs. A sleep study confirms it.
No, but we can refer you if needed.
Allow 30 to 45 minutes.
No, driver medicals are a private service.
We open at 7:30am on some days. Ask reception about times.
Book your truck driver medical
Back on the road sooner, 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.