What happens if a driver is not truthful about the health history on the DOT Medical Examination Report?
The FMCSA medical certification process is designed to ensure drivers are physically qualified to operate commercial vehicles safely. Each driver is required to complete the Health History section on the first page of the examination report and certify that the responses are complete and true. The driver must also certify that he or she understands that inaccurate, false or misleading information may invalidate the examination and medical examiner certificate. Deliberate omission or falsification of information may invalidate the examination and any certificate issued based on it. A civil penalty may also be levied against the driver under 49 USC 521(b)(2)(b), either for making a false statement or for concealing a disqualifying condition.
