Commercial Driver's Licenses
Commercial drivers with diabetes have to follow certain rules in order to keep driving with diabetes. Learn more about these rules and the American Diabetes Association's role in making sure they are fair and do not discriminate against people with diabetes.
On September 19, 2018 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a new rule on diabetes. This rule went into effect on November 19, 2018.
Read FAQs about the FMCSA New Rule (2018)
Key commercial driving resources
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Suite W60-300
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: 1-800-832-5660
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Physical Qualifications Requirements
Code of Federal Regulations, vol. 49, sections 391.41, 391.45, and 391.46 (NEW)
(49 C.F.R. 391.41)
MCSA-5870, Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus Assessment Form