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Changes in Reporting Requirements
Medical Examiners are now required to report the results of all driver physical examinations by midnight of the next calendar day following the examination.
Changes in Reporting Requirements
Medical Examiners are now required to report the results of all driver physical examinations by midnight of the next calendar day following the examination.
Removal from the National Registry
According to the DOT FMCSA, there are several reasons why a certified Medical Examiner can be removed from the National Registry.
Removal from the National Registry
According to the DOT FMCSA, there are several reasons why a certified Medical Examiner can be removed from the National Registry.
Drug Testing Requirements
DOT-mandated testing for controlled substances is not part of the physical qualification examination process and is not mandated by FMCSA.
Drug Testing Requirements
DOT-mandated testing for controlled substances is not part of the physical qualification examination process and is not mandated by FMCSA.
Issuing MECs to Qualified Drivers
Medical Examiners must continue to issue the Medical Examiner’s Certificate, Form MCSA-5876, to qualified drivers.
Issuing MECs to Qualified Drivers
Medical Examiners must continue to issue the Medical Examiner’s Certificate, Form MCSA-5876, to qualified drivers.
Medical Examiner Compliance
All MEs must maintain examination report forms and certificate copies for a minimum of three years.
Medical Examiner Compliance
All MEs must maintain examination report forms and certificate copies for a minimum of three years.
NRCME 10-Year Recertification
The Medical Examiner will take the 10-year re-certification the same way they took the initial testing.
NRCME 10-Year Recertification
The Medical Examiner will take the 10-year re-certification the same way they took the initial testing.