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Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer
Sue LawlessSue Lawless is the Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). She assumed this role in August 2023.
Previously, Ms. Lawless was the Director for FMCSA’s Office of Motor Carrier,...
Leadership
Key personnel and a list of the program offices that make up the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States Department of Transportation Headquarters building in Washington, DC.Resources for Drivers
Drug & Alcohol Testing; DOT Medical Exam; Commercial Drivers License; Hours of Service Regulations; Rollover Prevention; Safety Belt Regulations;
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Medical Expert Panels
The mission of the Medical Expert Panel (MEP) Program is to improve highway safety by providing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expert opinion and advice on medical standards and guidance and research on the medical certification of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers...
Driver Physical Qualification
For commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, the most important safety feature is YOU - the driver! Each time you turn the key, you are responsible for your own safety, as well as the safety of all the people who share the road with you. The physical examination you take for your medical...
Medical Examiner Handbook
This handbook provides information and guidance to the medical examiner who performs the commercial driver medical examination. Determining driver medical fitness for duty is a critical element of the FMCSA safety program. Specialists, such as cardiologists and endocrinologists,...
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