A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a physical exam that is required of people who drive commercial vehicles. The point of a DOT physical is to make sure that people who are driving ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CDL “medical” section page in the Registration portion of its website, accessible at this link, reflects the recent change relative to driver medical ...

Because the COVID-19 pandemic means many state licensing offices are still closed or facing an extensive backlog, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending until May 31 its ...

Note: This post has been updated to reflect an enforcement waiver issued Tuesday from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation for drivers with expiring ...

The Department of Transportation requires that commercial motor vehicle drivers who cross state lines on their route pass a physical exam by a licensed medical examiner every two years and get a ...

When we shared news of Federal Motor Carrier’s notice to medical examiners and drivers that, during roadside inspections and other carrier investigations, FMCSA would be conducting random verification ...

The HelloNation article clarifies that many Wyoming employers mistakenly believe DOT physicals only apply to those holding a Commercial Driver's License, or CDL. While CDL holders are required to ...

JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders now have a convenient way to upload their medical card and complete their certification thanks to the Department ...

The National Transportation Safety Board, wrapping up its investigation into a fatal 1999 bus crash, is recommending tougher physicals and procedures for prospective employers to find out about drug ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has introduced key updates to the Out-of-Service Criteria, set to take effect on April 1. If you’re an owner-operator or running a small fleet, these ...