ATRI, Mayo Clinic seek input on driver medical exams

Last month the American Transportation Research Institute and Mayo Clinic launched a set of surveys designed to solicit motor carrier and commercial driver input on the impact that the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners has had on the driver medical exam process.

The NRCME was deployed in 2014 and since then, medical examiners performing DOT physicals are required to take an approved course, pass an exam and be listed in the registry before issuing medical certificates.

The research collaboration between ATRI and Mayo Clinic will quantify how effective the NRCME process is in improving the DOT physical exam process, and ensuring that medical examiners understand FMCSA regulations and guidance for issuing medical certificates.

The research includes three separate data collection surveys; one each for motor carriers, commercial drivers and medical examiners.  The first two surveys for motor carriers and drivers are available on ATRI's website.  Mayo Clinic has distributed the third survey to medical examiners through their targeted network.

If you have not yet done so, motor carriers and commercial drivers are encouraged to complete the confidential surveys available online at www.atri-online.org. The surveys will remain open through Oct. 21, 2016.