What is the role of the Medical Examination Report (MER) for CMV drivers?

The Medical Examination Report (MER) is a crucial document in the process of certifying Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers. Its primary role is to document the medical examination findings conducted by a certified medical examiner. This report captures important details regarding the driver's physical and mental fitness to operate a commercial vehicle safely.

The MER helps determine if the driver meets the medical standards set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and includes necessary information such as vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, and other medical conditions that may affect driving ability. This thorough documentation is essential for issuing the medical certificate, which certifies that the driver is medically fit to drive a CMV.

While personal health history or evaluations of driving skills may be part of broader assessments, the main purpose of the MER is specifically focused on the medical findings that impact the driver's eligibility for certification to operate a CMV.