- One, establish a comprehensive medical oversight program for interstate commercial drivers.
According to the Safety Board, “serious flaws exist in the medical certification process for commercial vehicle drivers”. I am inclined to agree. Especially after I found out that in Texas drivers can self-certify that they meet medical requirements for a commercial license. Seriously. Over 16 thousand truckers got their licenses after being declared totally disabled. The Safety Board goes on to assert that, “flaws in the certification process can lead to increased highway fatalities and injuries for commercial vehicle drivers, their passengers, and the motoring public.”
