Although insulin dependent diabetics will no longer go through the sane process, exemptions are still required for epilepsy, hearing, vision, etc.
Thanks Rainy. I think that was "news" when announced several months ago but I did appreciate seeing it again. Turns out there is some "ammo" there for my upcoming appeal of my insurance company (State of Wisconsin's) denial of my request for a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM).
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
It was "suggested" in September..but it is all over the sites today saying "today it was formalized".
i thought of you but didnt know how useful this is.
It was "suggested" in September..but it is all over the sites today saying "today it was formalized".
i thought of you but didnt know how useful this is.
Odd. It was announced in September, subject to 60 day public comment period. Form became available in November. I got my CDL and Federal Medical Certificate and Card in December. Just not sure why it is considered news now. But anything which gets such information out is probably a good thing!
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Although insulin dependent diabetics will no longer go through the sane process, exemptions are still required for epilepsy, hearing, vision, etc.
New Rule Change Announced
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.