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NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3, issued on February 28, 2020, and rescinded on March 22, 2022.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...

Is the use of coumadin, an anticoagulant, an automatic disqualification for drivers operating CMVs in interstate commerce?

Driver Physical Qualification Standards

Question 6: Is the use of coumadin, an anticoagulant, an automatic disqualification for drivers operating CMVs in interstate commerce?

Guidance: No. Although the Department of Transportation’s 1987 ‘‘Conference on Cardiac...

If an interstate driver tests positive for alcohol or controlled substances under part 382, must the driver be medically re-examined and obtain a new medical examiner’s certificate to drive again?

Driver Physical Qualification Standards

Question 5: If an interstate driver tests positive for alcohol or controlled substances under part 382, must the driver be medically re-examined and obtain a new medical examiner’s certificate to drive again?

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May the medical examiner restrict a driver’s duties?

Question 4: May the medical examiner restrict a driver’s duties?

Guidance: No. The only conditions a medical examiner may impose upon a driver otherwise qualified involve the use of corrective lenses or hearing aids, securement of a waiver or limitation of driving...

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

FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3

Guidance Q&A

Question 3: What are the physical qualification...

Do the physical qualification requirements of the FMCSRs infringe upon a person’s religious beliefs if such beliefs prohibit being examined by a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy?

Question 2: Do the physical qualification requirements of the FMCSRs infringe upon a person’s religious beliefs if such beliefs prohibit being examined by a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy?

Guidance: No. To determine whether a governmental regulation...

Who is responsible for ensuring that medical certifications meet the requirements?

Question 1: Who is responsible for ensuring that medical certifications meet the requirements?

Guidance: Medical certification determinations are the responsibility of the medical examiner. The motor carrier has the responsibility to ensure that the...