Before you can conduct queries or report drug and alcohol program violations in the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, you must complete the registration process. Once registered, you can designate a consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) to access the Clearinghouse on your behalf.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Instructions
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. [Read more…]
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. [Read more…]
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 FMCSA for guidance on certifying drivers. [Read more…]
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 not a drug test, it is a simple urinalysis. [Read more…]