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What medications disqualify a CMV driver?

 

What happens if a driver is not truthful about his/her health history on the medical examination form?


The FMCSA medical certification process is designed to ensure drivers are physically qualified to operate commercial vehicles safely. Each driver is required to complete the Health History section on the first page of the examination report and certify that the responses are complete and true. The driver must also certify that he/she understands that inaccurate, false or misleading information may invalidate the examination and medical examiner's certificate.

FMCSA relies on the medical examiner's clinical judgment to decide whether additional information should be obtained from the driver's treating physician. Deliberate omission or falsification of information may invalidate the examination and any certificate issued based on it. A civil penalty may also be levied against the driver under 49 U.S.C. 521(b)(2)(b), either for making a false statement of for concealing a disqualifying condition.

 

This is what the DOT says about medications. This comes from their website.

What medications disqualify a CMV driver?
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A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner.
If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)) or any other substance such as amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit forming drug, The driver is medically unqualified.
There is an exception: the prescribing doctor can write that the driver is safe to be a commercial driver while taking the medication. In this case, the Medical Examiner may, but does not have to certify the driver.
Any anti-seizure medication used for the prevention of seizures is disqualifying.
The Medical Examiner has 2 ways to determine if any medication a driver uses will adversely affect safe operation of a CMV:
1. Review each medication - prescription, non-prescription and supplement
2. Request a letter from the prescribing doctor

Now 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)) is the Department of Justice lost of controlled substances. Lorazapam is not on this list.

My best advice, find a place, and if you have a Kroger, near you, call their minute clinic, and ask their doctor, or reach out to the DOT themselves, Google their phone # or email and ask them.

 

Nah, it just confirms that he has given you proper direction for taking the meds. As long as you're taking them as prescribed, then there isn't an issue with you driving. Also, if he's not willing to put his butt on the line for you, then maybe he should reevaluate your meds. Not trying to sound like a dick, but technically he's not backing you up; more like he's backing up his medical diagnosis.

 

Another fun fact from the doc DOT does not require testing for benzos and most companies dont.. Jan 2018 this year companies are required to test for opiods like oxy and stuff but if you have a letter it's ok

 

Hey man that's my link lol

 

Sorry man. Lol.

 

If You get canned over opiates or benzodiazepines in your urine, just tell them drivingOTR4life said it’s ok with a doctor note.

 

Hey man I'm just telling him what I KNOW. If the doctor signs off your ok.. as for benzos in specific the 5 panel DOT DRUG TEST which is what is required does not test for benzos. It used to not of prescription opiods until this year... so I'm sure they will start testing for benzos soon.. but even then if you read the link I posted there is an exception.

 

Ya right. “Dear Swift, please allow Johnny to be on prescription pain killers while he drives your trucks. I authorize it. Sincerely, Doctor Demento.”