Medical Rule News Updates

GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Extends Waiver on Electronic Medical Certifications

The Aug. 21 extension offers a reprieve to drivers in the 12 states that missed a June deadline for transition to electronic medical certifications.

August 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates

The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.

July 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early

Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiner’s Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.

April 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Removes Two Chiropractors for Deficient Driver Exams

Regulators are removing two Houston chiropractors from the register of medical examiners for failure to adequately perform physical qualification exams on commercial vehicle drivers.

April 14, 2025