There are more than 58,000 certified medical examiners on the National Registry that currently perform medical exams on commercial truck and bus drivers. These certified medical examiners conduct physical qualification examinations and issues Medical Examiner’s Certificates (MEC), Form MCSA-5876 to qualified drivers.
Due to a recent unsuccessful attempt to compromise the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) website, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has enacted an effort to stabilize the NRCME website, as well as secure the data, and privacy of drivers and medical examiners. There are several key features available on the National Registry. First and foremost, after the attempted breach of the website, healthcare professionals wishing to become a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry are once again able to register. Recently, the FMCSA released a static look-up function that allows both State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLA) and employers to check the validity of medical cards. Additionally, the FCMSA recently corrected erroneous email notifications that were sent to certain medical examiners incorrectly stating that they would be removed based on out-of-date information.
Originally Posted on Idealease Safety Bulletin