Knoxville Office
5908 Washington Pike St 102
Knoxville, TN 37918
1-865-888-HEAR (4327)

Sevierville Office
2190 Winfield Dunn Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37876
1-865-888-HEAR (4327)

Clinton Office
1130 N Charles G Seivers Blvd,
Clinton, TN 37716
1-865-888-HEAR (4327)

CDL Hearing Tests and FMCSA-Compliant Hearing Aids

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Helping Truck Drivers Stay Compliant, Confident, and On the Road

If you're a commercial driver in Tennessee, failing the hearing portion of your DOT physical can feel like hitting a wall. But there's good news: you may still qualify to drive with the right hearing help and we’re here to provide it.

At Volunteer Hearing, we offer CDL hearing evaluations and FMCSA-compliant hearing aids for truck drivers across the state. Whether you're based near Knoxville or just passing through, our locations ready to serve working drivers quickly, legally, and respectfully.

FMCSA Hearing Requirements: Know the Rules

To hold a valid CDL under FMCSA regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11), you must:

  • Hear a forced whisper from at least 5 feet away in one ear (with or without hearing aids), OR

  • Score 40 decibels or better in your better ear on a formal audiometric test (with or without hearing aids)

If you fail the whisper test, you’re not disqualified. You just need:

  • A proper hearing evaluation from an audiologist

  • FMCSA-compliant hearing aids (if needed)

  • Proof of results to provide to your DOT examiner

We handle all of this from the start to finish.

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What We Offer at Volunteer Hearing

  • FMCSA-compliant hearing exams

  • Hearing aid fittings to help you pass

  • Written documentation for Your DOT physical

  • Friendly, efficient service at multiple east Tennessee locations

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Serving Commercial Drivers Across East Tennessee

We work with:

  • OTR and long-haul drivers

  • Hot shot and regional operators

  • Owner-operators and company drivers

  • Drivers referred by DOT examiners

We also partner with fleet managers and physical exam providers who need fast, reliable hearing solutions for their drivers.

Locations Ready to Serve You

Our CDL hearing services are available at multiple locations in east Tennessee. Each site offers full FMCSA testing, hearing aid support, and DOT-ready documentation. Find a location near you:

 

Knoxville CDL hearing tests
5908 Washington Pike St 102, Knoxville, TN 37918

 

Sevierville CDL hearing tests
2190 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876

 

Clinton CDL hearing tests
1130 N Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN 37716

Why Drivers Trust Us

  • Local, CDL-focused clinics, not big box hearing centers

  • We know FMCSA rules and how to help you pass

  • Fast turnaround, clear documentation, no upselling

Whether you live here or are just rolling through Tennessee, we’ll help you stay legal and keep driving.

Book Your CDL Hearing Evaluation Today

Don’t risk your livelihood over hearing. Let us help you meet FMCSA hearing requirements fast.

Hearing evaluation for CDL truck driver.

Serving Sevierville TN and surrounding Tennessee communities with audiology and hearing services.

Turn up the clarity on life.