Qualifications of Drivers: Medical Examiner’s Handbook Regulatory Guidance, 88 FR 3892 (January 22, 2024)

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....

Qualifications of Drivers: Medical Advisory Criteria, 89 Fed. Reg. 3577 (Jan. 19, 2024)

NOTE: This guidance replaces the guidance published at 80 FR 22790 (Apr. 23, 2015) (FMCSA-FR-80FR22790.2015.04.23) and revised at 83 FR 47486 (Sept. 19, 2018) and at 87 FR 3390 (Jan. 21, 2022) (FMCSA-FR-83FR47486.2018.09.19 and FMCSA-FR-87FR3390(2022-01-21), respectively).

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NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3, issued on February 28, 2020, and rescinded on March 22, 2022.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

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NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on January 22, 2024, and is no longer in effect.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...

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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Description: FAQ on Audiometry

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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