FMCSA Latest Update with Certified Solutions

FMCSA Latest Update with Certified Solutions DOT Department of Transportation CMV Commercial Motor Vehicle Any type of motor vehicle used for the transportation of goods or paid passengers CMV What qualifies as a CMV Gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight of 4536 kg (10001 lbs) Vehicle used to transport >9 passengers for compensation Vehicle used to transport >16 passengers without compensation Vehicle used for transporting hazardous materials Requirements for Commercial Motor Carriers Driver must be at least 21 Able to comprehend and use English language Have only one valid license Safely operate a vehicle Who can be a Certified Medical Examiner MD, NP, PA, DO, and Chiropractor When was the FMCSA created? 1999 What did the FMCSA evolve from and what is it housed under? Evolved from the Federal Highway Administration and Housed under the Dept of Transportation What is the mission of the office of medical programs? Promote the safety of america's roadways through the implementation of medical regulations, guidelines, and policies that ensure that drivers are physically qualified to do so What is the purpose of the medical review board? Provide info, advice, and recommendations on the development of physical qualification standards Mission of the office of analysis, research, and technology To reduce the number and severity of CMV crashes and enhance the efficiency of the CMV operation What number is the code of federal regulations 49 CFR 391.41 What is the title of the CFR Title 49 What is the part of the CFR Part 391 What is the section of the CFR Section 41 What does CFR stand for Code of Federal Regulations How long are you required to maintain the driver medical record 3 years minimum What is the new form number? MCSA-5875 Rules about employer receiving a copy Not required to give to the employer Not prohibited from getting a copy Have a release form signed by the driver Important date that reflects when a medical examiner was required to 5/21/14 How often do you have to submit to the FMCSA Monthly- even if you do not see anyone When does the CME's certificate expire 10 years w additional retraining required every 5 years, retake the exam every 10 years Does the supervising physician have to be a CME? No If visual acuity is worse than ____, the driver fails 20/40 If peripheral vision is worse than ____, the patient is disqualified 70 degrees What 3 decibels is hearing recorded in? 500,1000, and 2000 What is the audio metric hearing test performed ANSI How do you convert ANSI to IOS Subtract 14 from the 500 Hz Subtract 10 from the 1000 Hz Subtract 8.5 from the 2000 Hz What cardiac issue can disqualify a driver Defibrillator What do drivers with amputations have to have? Skilled performance evaluations If missing a finger but has a good grip, do they need an SPE? No