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Taking Control Over Salt

August 27, 2018 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Decreasing salt intake to decrease your risk of high blood pressure

Categories: Driver Health • Tags: high blood pressure and the DOT physical, hypertension

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Sands Point Medical Rehab in College Point, NY 11356

June 19, 2017 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Sands Point Medical Rehab is a Occupational Medicine located in College Point, New York at 120-10 15th Avenue providing immediate, non-life-threatening healthcare services to the College Point area. For more information, call Sands Point Medical Rehab at 718-939-9020. Source: Sands Point Medical Rehab in College Point, NY 11356

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USDOT Proposals Simplifies, Reduces Costs to States and to Individuals in Obtaining Commercial Driver’s License – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

June 9, 2017 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

CDL knowledge test for qualified veterans, active duty personnel waived – easing transition into civilian careers as professional truck, bus operators Source: USDOT Proposals Simplifies, Reduces Costs to States and to Individuals in Obtaining Commercial Driver’s License – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Due to the continued shortage of qualified truck and bus drivers, this proposed rule would allow the SDLA (State Driver Licensing Agencies) to wave the CDL knowledge test for qualified veterans and active duty personnel.  Since 2012 […]

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States – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

May 27, 2017 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

The States and Washington DC are the backbone of Commercial Driver’s Licensing. They issue the licenses and assess the qualifications and validity of each of their drivers. Source: States – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration For rules regarding: Certification and Records check:  CDLIS (Commercial Driver Licensing Information System), and NDR (National Driver Registry), Self Certification Forms etc. Knowledge and skills test Third party Skills Testing Military Exemptions for Skills Testing Non-domiciled CDL Exemptions, Penalties and more  

Categories: FMCSA Rules regulations, FMCSA Services, Trucking rules and regulations • Tags: CDL driver exemptions, CDLIS, Nationa Driver Registry, NDR, Non-domiciled CDL

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A Trucker’s Life, As Told By Truck Drivers.

May 22, 2017 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Not as glamorous as once pictured by Hollywood.  For many truck drivers trucking is a last resort- A lonely and arduous low paying occupation and simply a means to an end.   Those that still aspire to become truck drivers are met with many hard facts and statistics like the high turnover rate in the industry, and advancing technology threatening their very livelihood. Turnover at large for-hire fleets hauling freight by the truckload — the backbone of the industry — […]

Categories: Editorial, Media| News • Tags: truck driver health, trucker's life

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Trucking and fatigue | More accurate ways to detect and combat fatigue | Technology content from Fleet Owner

May 9, 2017 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Source: Trucking and fatigue | More accurate ways to detect and combat fatigue | Technology content from Fleet Owner Fatigue plays a significant role in driver performance, job satisfaction, and safety on the road.  Measuring fatigue with technology (i.e. biometric devices) like the Readiband from Fatigue Science  and others from companies like Circadian Fatigue Management is one way to do this, as well as the proactive measures that can be taken by employers, such as allowing truck drivers sufficient rest and […]

Categories: Driver Health, FMCSA Rules regulations • Tags: CDL physical requirements, driver fatigue, osa, sleep apnea

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Individualized exam schedule for diabetic eye disease | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

May 2, 2017 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Source: Individualized exam schedule for diabetic eye disease | National Institutes of Health (NIH) Study  showed that the convention of  yearly dilated eye exam screening can be individually tailored, depending on the initial severity of the retinopathy in individuals with type 1 diabetes.  Those with no signs of retinopathy may be evaluated every 4 years, those with mild retinopathy every 3 years, moderate every 6 months and severe every 3 months.  This may result in fewer examinations in some individuals and still […]

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Why Truck Driver Health Equals Success On The Road

April 26, 2017 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Good health and success as a truck driver go hand-in-hand. This is a message that Bob Perry, president and founder of Rolling Strong, has dedicated his life to spreading. Rolling Strong provides health and … Source: Why Truck Driver Health Equals Success On The Road

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TLC Drivers with CDL License Need a DOT Physical

April 21, 2017 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Why Taxi Drivers Who Have a CDL License Need a DOT Medical Examination.

Categories: dot physical, NYC DOT, NYC TLC, NYC TLC rules and regulations • Tags: cdl medical, dot physical, NYC TLC cab driver, TLC medical exam, TLC medical form

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Prosecutors: Truck stop chiropractor falsified health exams

December 6, 2016 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal authorities say they’ve charged a chiropractor operating out of an Atlanta truck stop with falsifying required medical exams for truckers. Source: Prosecutors: Truck stop chiropractor falsified health exams

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Medical Certification Requirements

January 23, 2016 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

USDOT Medical Examiner’s Certificates issued by Dr. Gerard Surya and Dr. Larhonda FarmerImportant Information About the New Federal Requirement for Commercial Drivers: National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Source: Medical Certification Requirements

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2015 in review

December 30, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 6,200 times in 2015. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 5 trips to carry that many people. Click here to see the complete report.

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FDA Warns of Ketoacidosis Risk with Newer Diabetes Drugs

May 18, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Typically used in Type 2 Diabetes they decrease glucose absorption and increase urinary glucose excretion. FDA Warns of Ketoacidosis Risk with Newer Diabetes Drugs.

Categories: Driver Health, Media| News, Medical Condition, medications and supplements • Tags: diabetes an truck drivers, diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes

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Medical Examiner Certificate Integration Final Rule

May 7, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

The purpose of this final rule is to facilitate the electronic transmission of MEC information from FMCSA’s National Registry to the SDLAs. DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D. May 10, 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (78 FR 27343).  To also view the docket folder for all related documents click Docket ID: FMCSA-2012-0178. On April 23, 2015 FMCSA published the Final Rule which has an effective date of June 22, […]

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New diabetes standard for commercial drivers in the works: Land Line Magazine

May 2, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

New diabetes standard for commercial drivers in the works: Land Line Magazine.

Categories: dot physical, Driver Health, FMCSA Rules regulations, Trucking rules and regulations • Tags: insulin treated diabetes and the commercial driver

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http://www.statisticbrain.com/taxi-cab-statistics/

April 26, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

http://www.statisticbrain.com/taxi-cab-statistics/.

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The Mother’s Day Bus Crash: Why a National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners was formed.

March 30, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

“the driver’s incapacitation due to his severe medical conditions and the failure of the medical certification process to detect and remove the driver from service”.
National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB)

Categories: DOT Drug Testing Reulations, dot physical, FMCSA Rules regulations, Trucking rules and regulations • Tags: bus and truck accidents, CDL physical requirements, dot physical, national registry of certified medical examiners, New Orleans Mother's Day Accident

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Reports – How Medical Conditions Impact Driving – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

March 17, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

An important FMCSA webpage.  Includes Executive Summaries, Full Evidence Reports, and Expert Panel Opinions on various medical conditions that affect commercial driver certification such as OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) and other sleep disorders,diabetes mellitus, cochlear implants, seizure disorder, drug & medication use and more.   If you are getting ready for a DOT physical  and have medical issues, we will help you navigate through the confusion and separate fact from fiction.  Call now to book your DOT physical at 718-701-5949. […]

Categories: dot physical, Driver Health, FMCSA Rules regulations, Medical Condition • Tags: driver qualification standards, fmcsa regulations, medical conditions and commercial driving

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Heart disease and getting your Medical Examiner’s Certificate

March 6, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Truckers please review some of the cardiac guidelines here for commercial drivers with heart disease. Heart disease and getting your Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Categories: dot physical, Driver Health, FMCSA Rules regulations • Tags: cardiac disease and the commercial driver.

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http://www.komu.com/news/truck-drivers-face-dangerous-statistics-on-the-roadways-66585/

March 6, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

http://www.komu.com/news/truck-drivers-face-dangerous-statistics-on-the-roadways-66585/.

Categories: Driver Health, Media| News • Tags: CDC truck driver statistics, truck driver health

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DOT Physical Exam Queens, New York| Contact Us 718-701-5949

March 5, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

120-10 15th Ave.  Rm. 6  College Point, NY 11356 Do you need a DOT physical? Come to Sands Point Medical Rehab in College Point, Queens NY for quick, and affordable DOT physicals.  Expert care and convenience. We take the guess work out of DOT physicals, and keep you in compliance.   718-939-9020. DOT Physical Exam Queens, New York| Contact Us.  Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Categories: dot physical, NYC DOT, Physical Exam Center • Tags: cdl medical, cdl physical, certified dot medical examiner, certified-medical-examiner, dot physical, truck driver physical, trucker-dot-physical-nyc

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DOT Physical in Queens, New York| Services Offered

March 5, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Dot physical services offered at DOT Medical Examiner-Dot physicals DOT Physical in Queens, New York| Services Offered.

Categories: dot physical, Driver Health, NYC DOT • Tags: cdl medical, cdl physical, certified dot medical examiner, dot medical examiner's certificate, truck driver physical

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Dot Physical Examiner Queens, NY| About Us

March 5, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Website and contact information for Randolph Rosarion MD-The DOT Medical Examiner. Contact information and guide to DOT physicals. Dot Physical Examiner Queens, NY| About Us.

Categories: dot physical, Physical Exam Center • Tags: cdl medical, cdl physical, cdl requirements, certified dot medical examiner, dot physical, truck driver physical, trucker-dot-physical-nyc

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Home DOT Physical Exams| Queens, New York

March 5, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Home DOT Physical Exams| Queens, New York.

Categories: dot physical, Driver Health, FMCSA Rules regulations, Medical Condition, medications and supplements, Physical Exam Center • Tags: 2014 dot physical exam requirements, cdl medical, cdl physical, dot physical

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Diabetes and getting your Medical Examiner’s Certificate

March 1, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Are you a commercial driver who is diabetic and using insulin?  Insulin treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) is one of the four non-discetionary standards.  Other medical conditions that are also non-discretionary (meaning the medical examiner must follow certain rules or laws set by the FMCSA in determining driver qualification) are history of epilepsy or seizures, not meeting the vision standards and or the hearing standards .   A special piece of paper called an exemption is required, and can only be […]

Categories: dot physical, Driver Health, FMCSA Rules regulations, Medical Condition • Tags: dot medical examiner's certificate, insulin treated diabetes and the commercial driver

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649-F (6045)Forms| Medical Examiner’s Certificate

March 1, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Do you need a DOT physical?   Here’s a link to download your medical examiner’s certificate. 649-F (6045)Forms| Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Categories: dot physical • Tags: 649-F, medical examiner's certificate

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Trucker Physicals

February 25, 2015 by Randolph Rosarion M.D.

Fast affordable DOT physicals. Queens , N.Y. 718-939-9020 DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D. Truck Driver Physical Services/Product offered: DOT Medical Examination, Drug Alcohol Testing DOT Physical Exam. Call 718-701-5949 for other services. Get your DOT physical exam here at Trucker Physicals in NYC. We specialize in the medical evaluation of commercial drivers; perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams for CDL holders, non-CDL truck drivers and all commercial drivers in New York City. After passing the DOT physical, the driver […]

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Color vision testing and color blindness.

Types of Color Vision Tests – AOPA. Color blindness is a mostly inherited vision abnormality where there is deficiency in perception of red, green, and blue due to abnormality of cone cells […]

NRCME website functionality partially restored; FMCSA eases reporting burdens for medical examiners.

NRCME website functionality partially restored;  FMCSA eases reporting burdens for medical examiners.

On June 22, 2018  FMCSA restored partial functionality to the NRCME Website which allows medical examiners to submit driver examinations.  The site has been down for about six months prior to that, due […]

What pilots should know about the FAA airman medical certification.

What pilots should know about the FAA airman medical certification.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical examination process assures that pilots *requiring medical certification do NOT have any of the disqualifying medical conditions under 14 CFR Part 67 and that they meet […]

Medical Examiners Should Evaluate OSA Risks Despite Formal Rule Withdrawal.

Medical Examiners Should Evaluate OSA Risks Despite Formal Rule Withdrawal.

“Medical certification determinations for such drivers are made by the examiners based on the examiner’s medical judgment rather than a Federal regulation or requirement.” FMCSA

Update on Sleep Apnea and Insulin Treated Diabetes Proposed Rules.

Update on Sleep Apnea and Insulin Treated Diabetes Proposed Rules.

The joint FMCSA/FRA ANPRM Rule on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been withdrawn.   According to FMCSA, after reviewing all the public comments there was not enough information to support moving forward […]

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A Driver’s Guide to the DOT Physical Urine Dipstick Test.

A Driver’s Guide to the DOT Physical Urine Dipstick Test.

Source: Interpretation of Bedside Urinalysis This post was published in Life In the Fast Lane , a blog from a group of docs from down under (Australia/ New Zealand), and would serve well to answer many of the questions you may have during your DOT physical about the urine test. How accurate is the urine […]

Mayo-ATRI NRCME Impact Survey: National Registry Sharply Criticised and CME Incompetence Ranked Third in Motor Carrier Concerns

Mayo-ATRI NRCME Impact Survey: National Registry Sharply Criticised and CME Incompetence Ranked Third in Motor Carrier Concerns

New Study Finds National Registry Not Reaching it’s Potential and Some Certified Medical Examiners Incompetent. DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D. The Mayo Clinic and the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released a joint study to gauge the experience of medical examiners, and trucking industry professionals (drivers and motor carriers) with the National Registry of […]

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Federal Railroad Administration

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Federal Railroad Administration

To Comment click article or Regulations.gov link provided. DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended DOT to take action, and in a joint FRA and FMCSA ANPRM the two agencies seek public input to address the prevalence of moderate to severe OSA in safety sensitive individuals, the associated risks, and […]

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Regulatory Issues, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

This OOIDA page will help you with the new medical certification requirements and the regulatory issues affecting truck drivers. Fighting for the rights of truckers and providing truck industry related benefits, services, rebates, insurance on trucks, education and tools for the trucking industry in grain valley, missouri and beyond. Source: Regulatory Issues, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers […]

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