NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
FMCSA Mission Statement
To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner
Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws
and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
, NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle
Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for compensation ; or >15 people witho
compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding Interstate commerce ut
vs.
Intrastate commerce
Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers?
SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violate
drug use regulations?
Medical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41
Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43
Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for medica
certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41 When was DOT established?
1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999
Established DOT as separate federal entity
00:0301:18
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 Required drug
testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving
Medical Certificate
NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
FMCSA Mission Statement
To reduce crashes, injuries, fatalities involving large trucks/buses
Medical Examiner
Licensed, certified, registered provider who can perform PEs in accordance with laws
and regulations ; registered through NRS ; has unique identifier ; passes MEC test
NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
, NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
NRCME
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Commerical Motor Vehicle
Weight >1000 lb ; or transports >8 people for compensation ; or >15 people witho
compensation ; transports hazardous materials requiring placarding Interstate commerce ut
vs.
Intrastate commerce
Interstate: multiple states or international
Intrastate: within 1 state
Who regulates treatment/management and aftercare of substance abuse for drivers?
SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
Who determines the origin of abnormal drug test results, determining whether the driver has violate
drug use regulations?
Medical Review Officer
Title 49 CFR 391.41
Medical Examiner Report Form
- Paperwork completed during DOT physical
- Physical exam requirements for driver
- Determines if Certificate is granted
Title 49 CFR 391.43
Describes responsibilities of Medical Examiner, instructions for exam, and requirements for medica
certification
- Supporting information to explain 391.41 When was DOT established?
1966
Became separate entity on Jan 1, 2000
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999
Established DOT as separate federal entity
00:0301:18
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 Required drug
testing for drivers
The driver must always keep a copy of ____________________ with them while driving
Medical Certificate
NRCME (DOT) Exam 2023/2024
