Medical Examiner’s Handbook 2024 Edition

NOTE: The January 2024 edition of the Medical Examiner’s Handbook replaces all previous handbook editions. Medical examiners should not rely on previously published editions of the handbook, including any drafts available on FMCSA’s Medical Review Board website, as a source of Agency guidance....

What are the physical qualification requirements for operating a CMV in interstate commerce?

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3, issued on February 28, 2020, and rescinded on March 22, 2022. See FMCSA-FR-87FR3390(2022-01-21).

FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3(2022-01-21)

Guidance Q&A

Question 3: What...

Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standard, 87 FR 3390 (Jan. 21, 2022)

NOTE:  This guidance revises the guidance published at 80 FR 22790 (April 23, 2015) and 83 FR 47486 (September 19, 2018) (FMCSA-FR-80FR22790.2015.04.23 and FMCSA-FR-83FR47486.2018.09.19, respectively), effective March 22, 2022. Please see revised guidance FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3(2022-01-21)....

What is the restriction identified on a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for a U.S. driver when they are not permitted to operate in the Canada for medical reasons?

Cross-border CDL requirements.

FAQ004:  What is the restriction identified on a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for a U.S. driver when they are not permitted to operate in the Canada for medical reasons?

 A4:  The restriction is a code V...

What is the restriction identified on a Canadian Commercial License for a Canadian driver when they are not permitted to operate in the United States for medical reasons?

Cross-border commercial and non-Commercial Driver License Requirements

FAQ003:  What is the restriction identified on a Canadian Commercial License for a Canadian driver when they are not permitted to operate in the United States for medical reasons?

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Where can I find the 2015 OSA Bulletin?

NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on January 22, 2024, and is no longer in effect.  See FMCSA-FR-89FR3892(2024-01-22).

FMCSA-MED-Sleep Apnea-FAQ001

Bulletin on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Section § 391.41(b)(5): Driver...

§391.2 General exemptions

§391.2 General exemptions.

Question 1: Must exempt intracity zone (see §390.5) drivers comply with the medical requirements of this subpart?

Guidance: No, provided: a. the driver was otherwise qualified and operating in a municipality or exempt intracity...

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1

 Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1

Description: DO CANADIAN DRIVERS WITH LIMB IMPAIRMENTS REQUIRE WAIVER TO OPERATE IN US

FAQ1: Will Canadian drivers with limb impairments be required to obtain a waiver from FMCSA...

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...

Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration, 80 FR 22790 (Apr. 23, 2015)

Medical Advisory Criteria for Driver Physical Qualification Standards

Description:  Issuance of the Medical Advisory Criteria relating to driver physical qualification standards set forth in 49 CFR 391.41(b) as Appendix A to Part 391.

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