Whether you’re a new driver, or have hundreds of thousands of miles under your belt, we all want to be safe and healthy for years to come. Here are some tips of simple ways you can protect yourself on the road. Posture Concerns Spending hours in a truck every day can cause serious posture problems…
We understand how important it is for the transportation industry to have confident, well-trained Medical Examiners performing DOT physical exams for a CDL medical card. That is why we pride ourselves in providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date training available for those wanting to become Certified Medical Examiners. Our mission is to connect as many…
Many truckers spend most of their daily life on the road. This means we get to see more of the world and enjoy a rewarding career. It also means that we spend a large portion of our lives in a seated position with minimal movement. This makes it difficult to keep our health in good…
Will Prescribed Marijuana Or CBD Affect My CDL? For physical exam determinations, the use of CBD products is not considered to be “Use” of Marijuana or an illegal substance. Generally speaking, a driver using CBD products can be certified to drive. The use of CBD oils and creams is not disqualifying. However, the use of…
In Part 1 we discussed the medications that will always result in driver disqualification. But far more often a driver is disqualified for taking a medication that is NOT an absolute disqualifier. (If you’re not sure whether you’re medication is an “absolute disqualifier”, read [Part 1] of this blog series.) A medical examiner must obtain…
If you’ve been denied a CDL medical certificate because of medication use, it may have been done in error. You may still be medically qualified to drive! Unfortunately, this almost always causes a major disruption in the driver’s ability of making a living. As President of the largest network of DOT Certified Medical Examiners, I…
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a House Bill that will allow additional Certified Medical Examiners to provide a CDL physical exam to veterans who are commercial drivers. Vets will be allowed to choose a Doctor of Chiropractic, Medical or Osteopathic Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and other medical professionals to perform their CDL physical…
A complimentary message from the Nation’s Largest Network of DOT Certified Medical Examiners. Where Teamwork makes the Dream Work! Join “The Team” at TeamCME.com New California Instructions for CDL/CLP Drivers under 21 Remember: CA DMV will not accept Page 5 for any reason. CA will not accept any MEC that has the second circle marked. The new…