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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

• FMCSA Medical Program - includes information on exemptions, rulemakings, conference reports

• National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
• Medical Review Board
• FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations

 

Regulations and Guidance

• Medical Examiner Handbook
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations and Rulemaking
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Medical Examiner’s Handbook 
  
• FMCSA Medical Frequently Asked Questions 
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – Medical Review Board, Expert Panel Reports 
• Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate Program for Drivers with Missing or Impaired Arms, Hands, Fingers, Legs or Feet - Complete information including application and instructions
  
• Exemption Programs for Insulin Taking Diabetes or Vision
• FMCSA Position on the Use of Byetta 
  
• FHWA Response to question on the certification of drivers on antihypertensives.
  
• FHWA guidance on the use of Coumadin in commercial drivers.

Other Resources

• AMA Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers - an excellent resource reviewing medical conditions and driving - This link also contain other information on the older driver.