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Medical Review Board (MRB) Proceedings

One of the goals of the Medical Review Board (MRB) is to review the current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) physical qualification standards and provide science-based recommendations to modify or add standards, based on up-to-date research and medical practice. FMCSA...

MRB Meeting Information and Documents

The materials below are working documents and drafts, and are not to be construed as Agency guidance or requirements.

Meeting Dates

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May 10, 2023

Medical Review Board (MRB) Meeting...

Medical Topics

Work in Progress

This table provides the status of medical topics that have been completed or pending completion. FMCSA conducts systematic reviews and meta-analyses to examine medical standards and guidelines, and topics for the Medical Expert Panel review include:

Medical Review Board (MRB) Reports

In addition to the Medical Review Board, the FMCSA Medical Program has established Medical Expert Panels (MEP). These panels assist the Agency with its goal to update current, and develop new, medical fitness for duty standards and guidelines for drivers of CMVs who operate in interstate...

Federal Advisory Committee Act

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Review Board (MRB) was established under the auspices of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972, Public Law 92-463, http://www.gsa.gov/faca. Per FACA requirements, the charter of the MRB was approved by the Secretary of...

Independent Review Team (IRT) Final Report

The Secretary of Transportation asked the Independent Review Team (IRT) to provide actionable information for his response to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations issued after its investigation of four commercial vehicle crashes and to provide insights and perspectives on...

Independent Review Team

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx convened an expert Independent Review Team (IRT) as a result of two NTSB recommendations for audits of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) compliance review processes.  The NTSB recommendations were the result of...

Bus Passengers: Look Before You Book

Plan Your Next Bus Trip with Safety in Mind

Cost effective… energy-efficient… comfortable… Bus travel is a popular option. Overall, buses are also one of the safest ways to travel. But even one crash is too many. Watch this video to learn how to Look Before You Book....