Would you trust a doctors opinion about your health based on a study that happened 15 years ago? That’s what the FMCSA relies on. It’s time to update the chronic diseases affecting the American Professional Driver, and I mean quick.
The MRB provides information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation and the FMCSA Administrator on the development and implementation of science-based physical qualification standards.
The mission of the Medical Expert Panel (MEP) Program is to improve highway safety by providing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expert opinion and advice on medical standards and guidance and research on the medical certification of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
Responsibilities of Medical Examiners are outlined in CFR Title 49, Chapter II Supart E §391.43 Medical examination; certificate of physical examination.
There are over 70K Doctors with a CME certification from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration. Who actually treats professional drivers and is really up with the latest regulations?
During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, it will be critical for clinicians to help reverse the nation’s liver disease epidemic through early detection and monitoring of NAFLD/NASH and support lifestyle management programs.
Improving professional driver health is vital for the longevity of the trucking industry, and for the safety of all road users. We are redoubling our efforts on prevention, education and early detection of chronic diseases, with broader initiatives to give long-haul truck drivers and supporting staff free health coach assistance and lifestyle change programs for a number of chronic disorders.
Healthy Transportation Foundation (HTF) is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2014 that seeks Federal, State and Philanthropic funding to assist with research, driver health and wellness awareness and lifestyle change program (LCP) subsidy to participating Fleets and drivers.
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The AlaxoStent is a medical device for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring that the patient can insert into his nose and throat at night and remove in the morning.