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On-road Enforcement of
Commercial Vehicle Driver
Medical Qualifications
Medical Qualification Issues
• Drivers of commercial vehicles are required
to be medically qualified. Federal Rules.
(391.1)(a)(1) FMCSR
– Class A license
– Class B license
– Class C license (with Hazardous Materials
endorsement)
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
In California:
• Drivers of commercial vehicles with a GVWR
of 26,000 pounds or less are not required to
be medically qualified unless:
• 12804.9(c) CVC
– Hazardous Materials
– Tank
– School Bus
– Passenger
– Driver Certificate
– or required by DMV
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
Other States: (FMCSR adopted)
• Drivers of commercial vehicles with a GVWR
between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds are
required to be medically qualified.
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
• Purpose is to reduce the collisions caused
by medically induced episodes.
• Save lives.
• Reduce traffic congestion caused by
collisions involving commercial vehicles.
Biggest Medical Issues
• Hypertension: job related stress/readiness.
• Type 2 diabetes: unhealthy diet/fast food.
• Cardiovascular disease: heart attack/stroke.
• Sleep apnea: falling asleep behind wheel.
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 1949
• The DMV shall not issue a chauffeur’s
license to any person that is:
– A habitual drunkard.
– Addicted to narcotic drugs.
– Insane, feeble-minded, an idiot, imbecile, or
epileptic.
Section 1949 CVC (Continued)
• The DMV shall not issue a chauffeur’s
license to any person that is:
– Unable to operate a vehicle safely because of
physical or mental defect or lack of skill.
– Unable to understand traffic signs or signals.
• Do they need one or have it in their possession?
– No.
• Do they need one if they go to another state?
– Not after 1/31/15, but some states still require it.
• Can they get one from DMV?
– No. Must carry their report or download a certificate from FMCSA website.
• Is info on DMV database reliable?
– Yes. Enforceable.
Medical Qualification Issues Intra-state:
• Do they need one? – Not after 1/31/15.
• Do they need to have it in their possession?
– Not after 1/31/15.
• Is information on DMV database reliable? – Yes.
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
Inter-state:
Common Roadside Issues
• DMV database indicates:
– “not valid for commercial operation, medical
examination required”
– Medical certification: expired
– Non-exempt intrastate
Common Roadside Issues (Continued)
DMV database indicates:
Not valid for commercial operation, medical examination required.
• Driver has not filed exam with DMV.
– Doesn’t matter if a copy of exam is with driver.
– Driver will be placed out of service.
– Cannot drive commercial vehicle.
– Citation issued.
Common Roadside Issues (Continued)
DMV database indicates:
Medical certification: expired
• Driver did not renew medical examination.
– Driver will be placed out of service.
– Cannot drive commercial vehicle.
– Citation issued.
Common Roadside Issues (Continued)
DMV database indicates:
Non-exempt intrastate
• OK if load is intra-state.
• NOT OK if load is inter-state.
– Citation issued.
– Driver placed out of service.
Common Roadside Issues (Continued)
• Commercial Driver License Information
System (CDLIS).
– May not show all relevant information.
– Drivers will be checked through National Law
Enforcement Telecommunications System
(NLETS).
Common CDL Restrictions (Continued)
Can be placed by:
• Your medical examiner.
• The DMV.
Common CDL Restrictions (Continued)
• DMV database indicates:
Restriction 48 (limited to vehicles without air
brakes when driving commercially)
– Violation will be documented on report.
– Driver will be placed out of service.
– Citation Issued.
Common CDL Restrictions (Continued)
• DMV database indicates:
Restriction 67 (may not drive in interstate commerce)
• Determined by the load.
– Violation will be documented on report.
– Driver will be placed out of service.
– Citation issued.
Common CDL Restrictions (Continued)
• DMV database indicates:
Restriction 64 (limited to vehicles with
automatic transmission)
– Violation will be documented on report.
– Driver will be placed out of service.
– Citation issued.
Common CDL Restrictions (Continued)
• DMV database indicates:
Restriction 46 (must wear corrective lenses when driving commercially)
• Must wear when driving during inspection.
– Violation will be documented on report.
– Driver will be placed out of service.
– Citation issued.
Common CDL Restrictions (Continued)
• DMV database indicates:
Restriction 06 (restricted to driving a vehicle
with additional right side mirror)
– Violation will be documented on report.
– Driver will be placed out of service.
– Citation issued.
Common CDL Restrictions (Continued)
• DMV database indicates:
Restriction 38 (may not drive on
Saturday/Sunday and any holiday)
– Violation will be documented on report.
– Driver will be placed out of service.
– Citation issued.
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
• Doctor conducting medical examination
must be listed on the national registry for
examination to be valid.
• This is a Federal requirement for inter-state
commerce.
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (Continued)
• Not a requirement for intra-state commerce
(California only).
• The origination/destination of the load
determines whether intrastate or interstate
commerce.
Medical Qualification Issues
• California licensed drivers operating trucks
with a GVWR between 10,000 and 26,000
pounds traveling to another state.
• Other states may require a driver to be
medically qualified to operate those trucks.
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
• CHP recommends the drivers carry a copy of their examination paperwork on their person to prove medical qualification.
• No guarantee other states will accept the paperwork.
• No indication DMV will be adding medical qualifications to these sized trucks.
Driver Waivers
• If driver is engaged in interstate commerce:
– Carry FMCSA exemption letter with them.
– FMCSA determines the extent of the waiver.
Driver Waivers (Continued)
• If driver is engaged in intrastate commerce:
– Carry DMV waiver with them.
– DMV determines the extent of the waiver.
Driver Waivers (Continued)
• Some DMV issued waivers are not
applicable to interstate commerce.
• Be sure the driver is aware of the limits.
Common Delays
• Driver does not go to DMV immediately
after examination.
• If exam turned into employer, employer
delays sending to DMV.
• Driver drops off examination at DMV Kiosk,
which may delay entry onto driver record.
• Best solution:
– wait in line at DMV.
Driver Licenses
• Class C driver license towing limits.
– single vehicle 10,000 pounds or less.
– 5th wheel travel trailer less than 15,000 pounds.
• Towing vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more.
• Not for hire.
• Not for compensation.
• With endorsement.
Driver Licenses (Continued)
• Beginning January 1, 2014:
Class C Commercial DL
Driver Licenses (Continued)
Commercial Vehicles – 15210 (b)(1) CVC:
Any vehicle requiring an endorsement per
15278 CVC, but must be under 26,000
pounds (actual weight or GVWR).
Driver Licenses (Continued)
• A bus (w/passenger endorsement) under
26,000 pounds as determined by either
manufacturer’s GVWR or actual gross
weight.
Driver Licenses (Continued)
Tank (as defined in Federal Guidelines).
Tank Vehicle Section 15210(r) CVC
A commercial motor vehicle designed to transport any liquid
or gaseous material within a tank or tanks having an
individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an
aggregate rated capacity of at least 1,000 gallons that is
permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or the
chassis, including, but not limited to, cargo tanks and
portable tanks, as defined in Part 171 of Title 49 of the Code
of Federal Regulations. A commercial motor vehicle
transporting an empty storage container tank not designed
for transportation, with a rated capacity of at least 1,000
gallons that is temporarily attached to a flatbed trailer, is not
a tank vehicle.
Tank Vehicle
• Has a tank at least 1,000 gallons
Or
• Has multiple tanks
– Each over 119 gallons
– Aggregate rated capacity adds up to at least
1,000 gallons
Driver Licenses
Class C endorsements continued:
– Schoolbus.
– Hazmat (placards required).
Doubles endorsement will not be available on
Class C
Driver Licenses (Continued)
• Problem:
– DMV not yet issuing Class C DLs with endorsement except HM.
– Unknown when available.
– Until then, drivers will still need a Class A or B to have required endorsements.
Driver Licenses (Continued)
• Prior to January 1, 2014:
Class B – Section 12804.9(b)(2) CVC: – single vehicle with a manufacturer’s GVWR over 26,000
pounds.
– Three-axle vehicles weighing over 6,000 pounds.
– Any bus.
– Farm Labor Vehicle.
– Housecar over 40 feet in length.
Driver Licenses (Continued)
• Beginning January 1, 2014:
Class B – Section 12804.9(b)(2) CVC:
– Any single vehicle with a manufacturer’s GVWR or Actual weight over 26,000 pounds.
– A bus with a manufacturer’s GVWR or actual weight over 26,000 pounds.
Driver Licenses (Continued)
Example # 1:
• A two axle truck with manufacturer’s GVWR 25,995 pounds.
– On CHP scale weighs 26,000 pounds or less: Class C
– Loaded weighs over 26,000 pounds: Class B
Driver Licenses (Continued)
Example # 2
• Two axle dump truck with missing Data Plate or label:
– On CHP scale weighs over 26,000 pounds.
Class B required
Driver Licenses (Continued)
• Prior to January 1, 2014:
Class A-12804.9(b)(1) CVC:
– Any combination of vehicles where the towed
vehicle has a manufacturer’s GVWR over
10,000 pounds.
Driver Licenses (Continued)
• Beginning January 1, 2014:
Class A-12804.9(b)(1) CVC:
– Any combination of vehicles where the towed
vehicle has a manufacturer’s GVWR or actual
weight over 10,000 pounds.
Driver Licenses (Continued)
Example # 3:
– A vehicle towing a trailer with manufacturer’s GVWR 10,000 or less.
But….
– Loaded weighs over 10,000 pounds: Class A
Driver Licenses (Continued)
Example # 4:
• Trailer with missing Data Plate or label:
– On CHP scale weighs over 10,000 pounds.
Class A required
CSA Points
(Compliance Safety Accountability)
• Medically unqualified drivers create 8 points
on Safety Measurement System.
– Title 49, CFR, Section 391.11 (b)(4) – per BASIC
table.
• Important to anticipate when exams will
expire.
CSA Points (Continued)
• Violations of CDL restrictions create 8 points
on Safety Measurement System.
– Title 49, CFR, Section 391.11 (b)(5) – per BASIC
table.
• Important to ensure both employer and
driver are aware of restrictions.
Medical Qualification Issues
• Contact DMV for medical qualification
issues and/or restriction information.
• CHP enforcement based on DMV database
information.
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
• Depending on doctor examination….
– Some examinations are valid for:
• 2 years
• 1 year
• 6 months
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
• Employer can require an interstate driver to
undergo a new examination even when
current certification is valid.
– Injury
– Illness
– Title 49, CFR, Section 391.45
(interpretation # 3)
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
• For interstate driver records:
– Only copy of certificate required.
– No need to maintain copy of long form.
– Title 49, CFR, Section 391.51(7)(i)
Medical Qualification Issues (Continued)
• For intrastate driver records:
– Copy of DMV pull notice and copy of medical
certification required.
– Sections 1808.1(a) and 14606(c) of California
Vehicle Code.
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRY
EDUCATION PROGRAM
California Highway Patrol
Commercial Industry Education Program
• What is the Commercial Industry
Education Program (CIEP)?
– A free service to the commercial industry.
– Educate and inform.
– Instructors are liaisons to industry.
– CIEP is available statewide.
Commercial Industry Education Program (Continued)
Driver Safety
– Sharing the Road
– Deadly Distractions
– Driving Dangers
– Traffic Safety Tips
Questions???
Presented by the California Highway Patrol
Commercial Vehicle Section
Officer Jaime Nunez
(916) 843-3400