A new regulation, effective January 30, 2012 means truckers will be required to present proof of medical certification to their state licensing agency. States, motor carriers and truckers have started phasing-in the compliance of this new regulation. Read Land Line’s article on the subject.
Most states are already enforcing this new regulation, so please pay attention to the renewal paperwork to make sure you provide what the state asks for. For answers to frequently asked questions about medical certification, please visit the FMCSA’s website.