This is Part 1 of a 5-part series on Sleep Apnea Affecting CDL Medical Certification: Part 1 [You Are HERE] – Can A DOT Medical Examiner Refuse You A Medical Card Unless You Have A Sleep Study Done? Part 2 – DOT Physical And Sleep Apnea Testing: Are Medical Examiners Caught Between A Rock And A […]
DOT Certified Medical Examiner Deadline Causing Confusion
May 21, 2014 deadline is confusing to many commercial drivers… “If my current medical certificate does not have a medical examiner’s National Registry Number on it, is it still valid?” “Do I have to get a new medical card after May 21, 2014?” “Is my medical card now invalid if I got it through a doctor who […]
New FMCSA Medical Certification Requirements – Deadline Approaches
The new FMCSA medical certification requirements affect all CDL holders. Many CDL holders are still confused as the deadline approaches. The Federal Requirements If you’re a CDL holder, here’s what you need to know about the new FMCSA medical certification requirements: Deadline – January 30, 2014 Self-Certification Affidavit: You must self-certify the type […]