New Vision Regulation Standards
by Dr. Alexander Underwood MD, AP, CME Obviously, being able to see effectively is an important part of driving a commercial vehicle. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has always had legal standards when it came to vision requirements. Unlike other parts of the DOT medical exam, vision standards are regulatory, not guidance based. […]
Lying on your DOT Physical, don’t do it.
Yes, lying on your DOT physical could actually lead to you ending up in jail. So, don’t do it. When you fill out your medical examination form MCSA-5875 the questions ask you “Do you have or have you ever had?” certain medical problems or conditions.
I might have diabetes; Can I still drive if I’m on insulin?
Most CMV drivers are confused about the rules pertaining to insulin use. Because of past DOT regulations, many drivers think that you can not continue to drive if they are on insulin.
One of my Drivers had a stroke, seizure…can they continue to drive?
What to do after a Seizure, Stroke, or TIA (mini stroke). A clarification. By Dr. Alexander E. Underwood There is quite a bit of misinformation in the commercial driving industry about driving after a stroke, ministroke (TIA) or seizure. This issue is so complex that many medical examiners (CME’s) will have to reach out to […]
The Required DOT Urinalysis may just save your life.
I’m here for a DOT physical, why are they making me do a urine test? When patients come to see me for their DOT physical, they are often surprised they have to provide a urine sample. “I have to do a drug test right now?” is the most common response I get, but this is […]