What is FMCSA certification?
The certification process is designed to ensure that all personnel have the proper training and experience to perform the inspection and compliance activities of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
How do I speak to someone at FMCSA?
Call 1-800-832-5660 for the following: U.S. DOT Numbers. Operating Authority Information.
Is the Nrcme exam online?
Exam Eligibility The exam is administered in person and by appointment through Prometric and PSI testing companies, which have locations nationwide and offer Saturday morning testing in most locations. Comira, which is listed on the FMCSA website as a testing company, was acquired by PSI in late 2016.
Is Dot and FMCSA the same?
Also known as a Department of Transportation (DOT) number, this is a number assigned to you by the FMCSA operating authority. All commercial motor vehicles that weigh more than a certain amount or carry specific amounts of paying passengers require DOT numbers.
How do I schedule a Nrcme test?
Call 800-947-4228 to register for the test. Please give Comira the Test Code (“NRCME”) and your Site Code (see above step).
Who needs a DOT medical card in Washington state?
All commercial drivers of vehicles in interstate commerce with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of over 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) are required to obtain and maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (ME Certificate) Commercial drivers who drive vehicles requiring a CDL have two additional requirements.
What is the difference between a USDOT number and a DOT number?
A USDOT number is required both with interstate commerce and intrastate operations within the United States. However if you are only operating within your state lines without crossing any borders, you can usually get away with only having a DOT.
Who can fill out MCSA 5875?
As part of the physical, drivers are required to fill out the medical history portion of the Medical Examination Report (MER) Form, MCSA-5875.
How do I login to the National Registry?
To login to the National Registry, please sign-in through Login.gov If you have already migrated your National Registry account, you should sign in through login.gov by selecting the link above.
How does FMCSA recognize the challenge for medical examiners?
To understand how; click the link above. FMCSA recognizes the challenge for medical examiners to upload daily and backlogged examinations based on the status of the National Registry. To learn more about reporting requirements at this time; click the link above
Will the FMCSA contact customers by telemarketers?
The FMCSA will not contact customers by telemarketers, use “robo-call” automated solicitations, request a credit card number and/or charge a fee for our downloadable forms. What’s New? Be part of our thousands of viewers by checking out our latest video on how the FMCSA Registration process takes place:
Does FMCSA endorse private businesses?
Reminder-> The U.S. Government does not endorse private businesses or vendors, and FMCSA does not require the use of a service provider. The FMCSA will not contact customers by telemarketers, use “robo-call” automated solicitations, request a credit card number and/or charge a fee for our downloadable forms. What’s New?