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NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3, issued on February 28, 2020, and rescinded on March 22, 2022.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

Where can I find the 2015 OSA Bulletin?

Bulletin on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Section § 391.41(b)(5): Driver Safety & Health-Medical Requirements.

FAQ 1: Where can I find the 2015 OSA Bulletin?

Guidance: FMCSA Bulletin to Medical Examiners and Training Organizations Regarding...

Do the disqualification provisions of §391.15 apply to offenses committed by a driver who is using a company vehicle for personal reasons while off-duty?

§391.15 Disqualification of drivers.

Question 5: Do the disqualification provisions of §391.15 apply to offenses committed by a driver who is using a company vehicle for personal reasons while off-duty?

Guidance: No. Generally, the...

Section § 391.41(b)(11): Driver Safety & Health- Medical Requirements.

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Section § 391.41(b)(11): Driver Safety & Health- Medical Requirements.

Guidance Q&A

Question: When...

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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Do the FMCSRs require applicants, possessing a current medical certificate, to undergo a new physical examination as a condition of employment?

Pre-employment Driver Physical Qualification Examination

Question 2: Do the FMCSRs require applicants, possessing a current medical certificate, to undergo a new physical examination as a condition of employment?

Guidance: No. However, if a motor carrier...

Since 49 CFR 391.49 does not mandate a Skill Performance Evaluation, does the term “performance standard” mean that the State must give a driving test or other Skill Performance Evaluation to the driver for every waiver issued or does this term mean that,

Skill Performance Evaluation

Question 1: Since 49 CFR 391.49 does not mandate a Skill Performance Evaluation, does the term “performance standard” mean that the State must give a driving test or other Skill Performance Evaluation to the driver for every waiver...

Does the FMCSA issue formal medical decisions as to the physical qualifications of drivers on an individual basis?

Resolution of Medical Conflicts

Question 1: Does the FMCSA issue formal medical decisions as to the physical qualifications of drivers on an individual basis?

Guidance: No, except upon request for resolution of a conflict of medical evaluations...