Dear TeamCME Member,

There is no shortage of changes and chaos regarding closure of clinics, performing CDL physical exams, alcohol and drug testing, and the suspension of Federal and/or State regulations regarding the transportation industry, drivers, and health care providers. 

The following urgent information is to help TeamCME members prepare for now and for the next few months. This is an ever-changing environment and members should expect additional information moving forward.
Current Situation:

1.        The FMCSA recently issued a temporary nationwide hours of service (HOS) regulations relief, allowing truckers hauling essential relief equipment and supplies additional time on the road. FMCSA continues to look for ways to provide regulation relief to the transportation industry in support of the national effort to keep the wheels turning.

2.       The above HOS relief does not apply to DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing. Drivers are still required to comply with the drug and alcohol testing requirements.

3.       Drivers are reporting an inability to find a clinic for their medical exam and drug testing due to clinic closures and unavailable appointments.

4.       Some states have ordered closure of clinics that are not considered to be offering “essential services”.

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TeamCME members should consider
the following actions:


1.       Notify your State Licensing Board that your office provides an “essential service” as a National Registry Certified Medical Examiner (and if applicable, a DOT accredited Urine Specimen Collector and/or DOT Accredited Breath Alcohol Technician) providing the essential medical certification (and the mandatory DOT drug and alcohol testing, if applicable) to the transportation industry.

2.        Obtain signatures (on client stationary if possible) from your transportation clients for your clinic, yourself and /or your staff, as shown in the example below:    
To Whom it May Concern:
Please note that (First, Last Name) is an essential employee of (Name of Clinic), an essential services provider of medical certification (and alcohol and drug testing, if applicable) of commercial drivers involved in the transport and delivery of essential and/or non-essential goods. 
1.       Be more efficient and productive by having online appointment-making capability. Allow drivers to schedule appointments in unfilled time slots. Advise drivers to make their appointments ahead of time. TeamCME has an online scheduling program that can be linked to your map icon, mobile app listing, TeamCME Webpage and to your own website. Cost is just $14.95 a month. 
2.       A TeamCME webpage will help greatly assist in your appointment-making ability. If you don’t already have a webpage, get one.

3.       Greatly reduce or eliminate the use of your waiting room by having drivers wait outside or in their vehicle until it’s time to come in or until you call or text them on their mobile device. Then usher them directly to your exam room.

4.       Remember, nearly all TeamCME clinics offer a safer environment, free from sick patients. Companies and drivers consider this an important issue at this time.
Nationwide Network of DOT Medical Examiners
509 SW Frazer Ave.
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-6032
Fax: (541) 276-7062

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 8am to 5pm
Friday 8am to 12pm