Spe Certification
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I was just wondering how can I find a doctor to do the paperwork in Florida I had My A class license but I got into an accident I can no longer use my right arm I can no longer pass the medical exam I’m trying everything to find a doctor that does the paperwork but nobody does it I don’t know what to do
If you go online, find out what region you’re in and the FMCSA representative, they should be able to steer you in the right direction. I’m not sure it’s the same requirement for everyone but I’m thinking you’ll need to forward your medical records to an Orthopedic surgeon, have them review it and then tackle the paperwork from there. I’d still start with the regional representative to see what they say.
Good luck.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
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?
- Commercial Drivers' Licenses
- Data and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
- Research and Technology
- Safety Assistance
- Support and Information Sharing
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.
Great advice from Robert The Dragon.
All I can add is to use the search bar at the top of the page. Type in "SPE", then take a look at the various posts.
Thank guy guys but I found the region It’s in GeorgiaI just need to look for a doctor that fills out the paperwork in Florida nobody fills out the paperwork out here 🤦🏾♂️ It’s stressing but I’ll get it 🙏🏾
I have a silly question for you. If the only doctor you found in your region to fill out your paperwork is in Georgia, why can't you have them fill it out.... Yes, I understand you live in Florida, but a licensed doctor on the DOT registry to give physicals can give you a physical... Even if it is a specialist because of your arm, it shouldn't matter
For example, I live in CT, worked for a company out of NE, and had a physical done at their Indianapolis, IN and their Allentown, PA terminals, as well as one in Georgia.....
I was just curious, thats all
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
I have a silly question for you. If the only doctor you found in your region to fill out your paperwork is in Georgia, why can't you have them fill it out.... Yes, I understand you live in Florida, but a licensed doctor on the DOT registry to give physicals can give you a physical... Even if it is a specialist because of your arm, it shouldn't matter
For example, I live in CT, worked for a company out of NE, and had a physical done at their Indianapolis, IN and their Allentown, PA terminals, as well as one in Georgia.....
I was just curious, thats all
The loss of use is why the SPE certificate is required. He won’t be able to pass a DOT physical without that paperwork. I still think he needs to call the regional representative because they may have a list of doctors who will fill out the proper paperwork, rather than just call around and hope for the best.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
I called them and they told me they don’t keep a list of doctors in their office which is crazy you would think they would know some one but no 🤦🏾♂️ This is so hard goodness 😆 but I need back my license because Uber is not doing it 👎🏾 Just have to be faithful 🙏🏾
I have a silly question for you. If the only doctor you found in your region to fill out your paperwork is in Georgia, why can't you have them fill it out.... Yes, I understand you live in Florida, but a licensed doctor on the DOT registry to give physicals can give you a physical... Even if it is a specialist because of your arm, it shouldn't matter
For example, I live in CT, worked for a company out of NE, and had a physical done at their Indianapolis, IN and their Allentown, PA terminals, as well as one in Georgia.....
I was just curious, thats all
The loss of use is why the SPE certificate is required. He won’t be able to pass a DOT physical without that paperwork. I still think he needs to call the regional representative because they may have a list of doctors who will fill out the proper paperwork, rather than just call around and hope for the best.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Did you have surgery performed? If so, you’ll need those medical records and contact an orthopedic surgeon to have the forms filled out.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I did and no one wants to do the paperwork I been calling orthopedic surgeons they also did say the same thing sorry we don’t do paperwork 😒
Did you have surgery performed? If so, you’ll need those medical records and contact an orthopedic surgeon to have the forms filled out.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Now that’s a real mess. I’m sorry to hear you’re having such issues and hopefully you’ll be able to track down a doctor soon.
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I was just wondering how can I find a doctor to do the paperwork in Florida I had My A class license but I got into an accident I can no longer use my right arm I can no longer pass the medical exam I’m trying everything to find a doctor that does the paperwork but nobody does it I don’t know what to do