FAQs

No. There is no regulation that requires CMV drivers to be CPR certified. If you have any other questions about this, DOT physicals, or any other qualifications, call today.

A DOT medical certificate is mandatory for drivers operating certain types of vehicles in interstate commerce. This includes vehicles with a GVWR or GCWR of 10,001 pounds or more, vehicles designed to transport more than 15 passengers, vehicles carrying 9-15 passengers for direct compensation, and vehicles transporting hazardous materials requiring placards. However, operators of covered farm vehicles, as defined in §390.5, are exempt from this requirement.

Transportation performed by the Federal government, a State, or any political subdivision of a State, or an agency established under a compact between states that has been approved by the Congress of the United States are exempt from the FMCSRs, if the political entity chooses. Do you have more questions about CDL or DOT physicals? Contact us today.

The FMCSRs do not address this issue. Have more questions regarding this, CDL or DOT physicals, or other qualifications? Contant us today.

Yes, along with needing a CDL physical, drivers for government agencies who operate vehicles that require a CDL, and are not otherwise exempted in 382.103(d), are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing. The statutory definition of employer for Part 382 applies to any person, including the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, and the District of Columbia, that owns or leases a commercial motor vehicle or assigns employees to operate a commercial motor vehicle. 382.103(c) specifically provides that the exceptions from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Federal, State, and local government agencies do not apply to the FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements in Part 382. The only exceptions to the requirements of part 382 are found in 382.103.

No. Carriers are not required to comply with the permitting requirements before they apply for their Hazardous Materials Safety Permit during the phase-in period. FMCSA recommends companies set up these systems ahead of applying for their HM Safety Permit to make sure they work and will be in compliance once the permit is issued. For more information on this, DOT physicals, or any other questions, reach out today.

On top of needing DOT physicals, Motor carriers submit MIS drug and alcohol reports to FMCSA upon FMCSA request. Every motor carrier shall prepare and maintain their previous year's drug and alcohol MIS report in a safe and secure location, with controlled access, and make them available for inspection when requested by authorized personnel. These records should be maintained for a period of 5 years. See 49 CFR 382.403 for more information. Every year FMCSA randomly selects a group of motor carriers to report their MIS results. If you are selected, you will receive a notice with a username and password to file your previous year's MIS drug and alcohol results online. If you are notified by FMCSA to report your previous year's MIS results, you are required to formally submit your MIS drug and alcohol results to FMCSA. See 382.403 reporting of alcohol and controlled substances testing program results in a management information systems. FMCSA expects a 100% response rate from motor carriers selected to report their previous year's drug and alcohol testing results Motor carriers that don't respond to the notice requesting submission of MIS results may be subject to civil penalties of up $1,000 dollars per day that the motor carrier fails to comply.

The term "broker" means a person, other than a motor carrier or an employee or agent of a motor carrier, that as a principal or agent sells, offers for sale, negotiates for, or holds itself out by solicitation, advertisement, or otherwise as selling, providing, or arranging for, transportation by a motor carrier for compensation. The rule is, if the underlying transportation is exempt from commercial jurisdiction and you would not need motor carrier operating authority (MC number) to transport the commodity, you don't need broker authority to broker it. Looking for more information on broker authority or DOT physicals? Reach out today.

Intrastate drivers are subject to the DOT physicals and the qualification regulations of their States. All 50 States have adapted their regulations based on some of the Federal requirements. Many states grant waivers for certain medical conditions. NOTE: FedEx, UPS and DHL drivers usually do not leave the state but are subject to interstate regulations.