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NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3, issued on February 28, 2020, and rescinded on March 22, 2022.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

Particularly in light of the coverage of Canadian and Mexican employees, how should Medical Review Officers (MRO) deal, in the verification process, with claims of the use of foreign prescriptions or over-the-counter medication?

Section § 382.105: Testing procedures.

Question 4: Particularly in light of the coverage of Canadian and Mexican employees, how should Medical Review Officers (MRO) deal, in the verification process, with claims of the use of foreign prescriptions or over-the-...

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NOTE:  This guidance was rescinded on January 22, 2024, and is no longer in effect.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 2: What driver qualification requirements must a farm vehicle driver (as defined in §390.5) comply with in part 391?

Guidance: Drivers meeting the definition of ‘‘farm vehicle driver’’ who operate straight trucks are...

Section § 391.41(b)(6): Driver Safety & Health-Medical Requirements.

Word.docx: FMCSA-MED Hypertension-FAQ001.docx

Description: Hypertension and certification periods

Section § 391.41(b)(6): Driver Safety & Health-Medical Requirements.

Question: What is the effect on...

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q3

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q3

Description: DETERMINING THAT LIMB IMPAIRED CANADIAN DRIVER CAN OPERATE A CMV

FAQ3:  How will enforcement officials know that a limb-impaired Canadian driver has demonstrated their ability to...