U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes Removal of Non-Compliant Medical Examiners from National Registry as Part of Commitment to Roadway Safety

Friday, April 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its decision to issue Notices of Proposed Removal from the National Registry of Medical Examiners (National Registry) for failure to adequately perform USDOT physical qualification examinations of interstate commercial motor vehicle operators in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

“FMCSA’s primary mission is to enhance safety on our nation’s roadways,” said FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison. “Removing non-compliant medical examiners from the National Registry is a necessary step to maintain the integrity of the medical certification process and ensure that only qualified, properly trained professionals are certifying the physical qualifications of commercial motor vehicle drivers.”

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