DOT Medical Exams: The Complete Guide - 2nd Edition, Spiralbound

REG ALERT: The FMCSA published a major update to its Medical Advisory Criteria (Appendix A to Part 391) and accompanying medical guidance January 24, 2024. All prior versions of medical guidance have been superseded by the new information. Certified Medical Examiners use the medical guidance as considerations when making certification decisions and are not obligated by law to follow the guidance. However, no physical qualification regulatory standards in 391.41(b) have changed. Click here for more updates.

• A detailed guide to the physical standards employees must satisfy to be qualified to drive a CMV
• Helps transport safety managers and drivers understand medical qualification and the examination process
• Includes the alternative vision standard 391.44 and the Insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) rule in 391.46
• Addresses the regulatory side of driver wellness
• DOT Medical Exams: The Complete Guide covers a variety of topics, including:
  • The purpose of the medical exam
  • Explanation of the Medical Registry and requirements for use
  • DOT medical exam regulations
  • Physical, cognitive and psychological demands placed on commercial drivers
  • Requirements of the medical exam and guidelines
  • Exam descriptions and instructions
  • Importance of driver wellness
  • Standards and clinical guidelines
  • Resolving exam conflicts
  • Forms and recordkeeping
  • ADA and HIPAA information
  • Impact of unhealthy driver habits (stress, fatigue)
  • FAQs
• Includes tabbed pages for quick and easy referencing
• Features over 100 illustrations
• Also includes driver handout sections that can be photocopied and distributed
• Spiralbound, 5" x 7"