What's Coming in 2022?

2022 should be a great year for MEs, drivers, and motor carriers. Here are the upcoming developments listed in the order I think they will occur.

Most MEs are not aware that the current NRCME website has had limited functionality and resources since the time the site was hacked. They have been working to reestablish a fully functioning website which is expected to be launched sometime in the first quarter of the year. The new site will offer increased capability and available information for the benefit of MEs and others.  

FMCSA is creating a form to assist MEs in the evaluation of non-insulin treated diabetics to ensure that MEs nationwide are more consistent in their driving status determinations. 



The 2022 Handbook is nearing the conclusion of its final internal review process. Once completed, it will be published in the Federal Register, giving the public a chance to make comments before it is officially adopted. This process takes an additional 3 to 6 months. I feel that MEs, Drivers, and Motor Carriers are going to like what they read.

Both the refresher training and certification test will first need to be updated to agree with the 2022 Medical Examiner Handbook. FMCSA has repeatedly informed MEs NOT TO WORRY about these requirements. MEs will be given ample time to fulfill these requirements.  



Best Wishes for a successful 2022! 

Dr. Michael Megehee