June 23, 2025: FMCSA electronic reporting requirements for DOT Medical Certificates will be fully enforced. How does the automated medical certificate process affect your CDL? The automated results reporting process means that within a few days of a CDL driver completing a DOT physical exam – whether pass or fail – the DOT medical exam […]
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How does the new DOT Medical Certificate reporting process affect your CDL?
FMCSA Paper Medical Certificates Phased Out Starting June 23, 2025 the MEC Form MCSA-5876 update process is slated to be fully electronic and automated. The process starts at the medical examiner’s office where you complete your DOT physical exam, and ends up at your SDLA where your CDL motor vehicle record is updated. For more […]
New DOT Medical Certification Forms: MCSA-5875 & MCSA-5876
This article has been updated a number of times as new information regarding Medical Examiner’s Certification has been published by FMCSA. We have left the history of this blog post, and updated the latest information at the top of the page. 2025 Medical Certification Forms MCSA-5875 & MCSA-5876 New expiration date on the forms is […]
COVID-19 Grace Period for CDL Medical Certificates
“Is there any grace period in place for DOT Medical Cards during the COVID-19 pandemic?” Short answer: NO! not any longer. LATEST UPDATE: October 21, 2022 FMCSA issued a series of Federal Emergency Declarations starting March 24, 2020. The final update was issued on August 31, 2022 and expired after October 15, 2022. No further […]
What do I need for a DOT physical exam?
Things To Prepare For Your Appointment Make sure to continue taking your prescribed medications as usual. Wear loose clothing for the physical exam. Don’t use the restroom just before your appointment. You will need to give a small urine sample for a kidney screen. This is not for a drug test. Things You Must Bring To […]