Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | Published on Jul 18, 2016 | DOT Exams, Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers
Specialty Consults on DOT Physical Close to half of your Commercial DOT Physical examinees have a significant medical condition. Most times is easy enough to request some documentation or needed testing from the primary care treating physician. Examples: You have a...
Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | Published on May 2, 2016 | DOT Exams
Should you be both the DOT medical examiner and the PCP? Omar asks: I just finished listening to your webinar on the new DOT form. It was quite informative and useful. I still need to go back and brush up on the determination pending part. I have a question for you:...
Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | Published on Jul 17, 2015 | DOT Exams
Much of the recent press about marijuana has been regarding recreational use now legal in several states. The debate regarding medical marijuana use in commercial drivers has been settled: From the DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Notice: The...
Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | Published on Apr 21, 2015 | DOT Exams
The FMCSA is urging medical examiners to give clear explanations to drivers regarding certification determinations, and to distinguish between what is “required” by regulation and what is recommended as guidelines or best practices. There are only 13...
Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | Published on Jan 22, 2015 | DOT Exams, Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers
FMCSA Bulletin on Sleep Apnea is not Rule Finally some guidance to medical examiners from FMCSA in this bulletin on obstructive sleep apnea. Although not a “rule” and therefore no specific details of exactly how to screen, evaluate, certify/disqualify, or manage these...
