Must a driver who is returning from an illness or injury undergo a medical examination even if his current medical certificate has not expired?
Guidance: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations do not require an examination in this case unless the injury or illness has impaired the driver’s ability to perform his/her normal duties. However, the motor carrier has the obligation to determine if an injury or illness renders the driver medically unqualified and may require a driver returning from any illness or injury to take a physical examination.
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