Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard, 83 FR 47486 (Sept. 19, 2018)
Driver Physical Qualification Standard for Insulin-Treated Diabetes
Description: Revision of guidance in the Medical Advisory Criteria in Appendix A to Part 391 to remove and reserve paragraph C relating to diabetes and in Question 3 to 49 CFR 391.41 to reflect that individuals treated with insulin to control diabetes mellitus are no longer absolutely prohibited from driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.
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Qualifications of Drivers; Diabetes Standard, 83 FR 47486 (Sept. 19, 2018)
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Federal Register Description/Summary
FMCSA revised its driver physical qualification standards in 49 CFR 391.41(b) to permit individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. Prior to the final rule, ITDM individuals were prohibited from driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce unless they obtained an exemption from FMCSA. The final rule revised guidance in the Medical Advisory Criteria in Appendix A to Part 391 by removing and reserving paragraph C relating to diabetes. Additionally, the rule revised guidance in Question 3 to 49 CFR 391.41 to reflect that FMCSA’s regulations no longer absolutely prohibited ITDM individuals from driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.