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Trucking Law: Coping with diabetes easier than in the past
When you fill out your medical examination form MCSA-5875, you’re asked if you’ve ever had certain medical problems. It may seem like a harmless omission to leave off certain medications or ignore certain conditions you may have been diagnosed with, but it’s not.
October 14, 2019
Channel 19
Here’s proof your input can be effective in changing regulation — for the better
Take a look at how your voice is effective at bringing about regulation changes and don't forget to file your comments with the FMCSA about hours of service.
September 20, 2018
Business
Diabetic truckers with proper treatment no longer need FMCSA waiver to operate
FMCSA has been working on this rule since a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published in May 2015. Details and more information here on Overdrive.
September 18, 2018
Life
Better Health: Know your risk factors for diabetes
Truck driving can contribute to obesity and lack of physical activity, which increases the risk for Type 2 diabetes. See what precautions you can take here.
July 5, 2018
Life
Better health: Weak circulation can point to other problems
Because of the largely sedentary nature of long-haul driving, truckers have a higher incidence of weak circulation and other heart issues, as well as the interrelated conditions of obesity and diabetes. Recognizing these symptoms early and discussing them with your doctor can help prevent them from worsening.
January 8, 2018
Business
FMCSA eyes removal of diabetic drivers’ exemption requirement
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is accepting comments on a revised rule that would eliminate exemption requirements for insulin-dependent diabetic drivers.
August 8, 2017
Business
FMCSA proposes rule to change protocol for truckers with diabetes
Under the current regulations, a driver with diabetes may not operate in interstate commerce unless he or she obtains an exemption from FMCSA, which must be renewed at least every two years. The new rule would allow diabetic truckers to operate without an exemption, so long as they meet certain criteria.
September 15, 2016
Channel 19
‘Long overdue’ — More driver voices raised on FMCSA’s diabetes rule-change proposal
If you haven’t yet weighed in on the issue, today is your last day on the federal docket — you have until midnight Eastern time to do so.
July 6, 2015
Business
FMCSA’s diabetes rule comment period closes soon, here’s what’s been said so far
The comment period for FMCSA’s proposed rule to change how diabetes is handled relative to drivers’ medical certification ends Monday, July 6.
July 2, 2015
Life
Things you should know about heart attacks
Several risk factors you may not have been aware of, from respiratory infections in those with ongoing heart disease to long-term stress of dense traffic.
July 17, 2013
Life
Eyes on eye health
Vision care isn’t all about reactive procedures — preventive measures can range from simple protection in the form of sunglasses to diet and exercise modifications.
April 13, 2013
Channel 19
VIDEO, testimony: Randall Doane of Deaf Truckers United
As FMCSA reps spoke of future routine nature of a medical qualifications exemption program for deaf drivers, Deaf Truckers United members engaged on current problems.
November 1, 2012
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