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Originally posted on DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D.:
The Mayo Clinic and the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released a joint study to gauge the experience of medical examiners, and trucking industry professionals (drivers and motor carriers) with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME).   The Mayo Clinic conducted the survey…

Originally posted on DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D.:
This proposed rule was published today 5/04/2015 and may very well be: The most important this year regarding driver qualification standards. The immediate link is available by going to Docket ID: FMCSA-2005-23151 at the regulations.gov website or simply clicking this provided link to read the document in…

Originally posted on Truck Driver Physicals & NYC TLC Physicals |Queens,NY:
Safety sensitive employees are subject to DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing. Federal Initiatives include:  On September 15, 1986 President Ronald Regean issued Executive order 12564 – Drug -Free Federal Workplace Program.  This set Department Of Transportation (DOT) agency responsibilities for establishing a plan…

Originally posted on DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D.:
…and while we’re at it let’s talk again about 391.64, since both 391.62 and 391.64 can be a source of confusion. We saw in an earlier post that when filling out the medical examiner’s certificate certain boxes can confuse medical examiners, drivers, and motor carriers.  The…

Originally posted on DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D.:
Federal Vision Exemption Program:  The current Vision Exemption Program was established in 1998.  It was preceded by the Vision Waiver Program of 1992.  The criteria used to determine commercial driver eligibility, as well as the condition and reporting standard that must be met by drivers approved…

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Originally posted on DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D.:
Follow up and continuation from an earlier post addressing hearing disorders: The Deaf CMV driver-Hearing Requirements…   Commercial drivers with hearing disorders or trauma, who have symptoms that may interfere with driving, such as balance problems and dizziness need further evaluation by a specialist before they can be…

Originally posted on DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D.:
This is a follow-up post about those cadets and their swift actions to prevent what could have been a disaster on I-95 back on February 9, 2014.  We will also now find out the outcome of the FMCSA investigation of the bus driver involved in this near-accident.…