As previously reported by OTA, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will require drivers with G Class licences operating commercial vehicles (as defined by FMCSA) into the United States to show proof of medical fitness by April 1, 2016.
US law requires the driver of a commercial vehicle that has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Gross Combination Weight Rating, or Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater, to have completed a medical examination indicating they are physically qualified to safely operate a commercial vehicle. Based on differences in the weight of vehicles allowed to operate with a G-class licence and the US weight threshold, there may be some G-class drivers operating vehicles defined by the US as commercial vehicles into the United States who will be required to come into compliance with US law.
To assist in this process the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has developed a new medical reporting option for G-class drivers. Should you wish to obtain further information about this process please visit MTO’s website for complete details and medical application forms.