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Cross-border Prohibition for CMV drivers with Insulin Treated Diabetes Mellitus (ITDM) Removed...

FMCSA Colleagues,

In our continuing effort to provide awareness of resources available for motor carriers and CMV drivers that cross the U.S.-Canada border, we wanted to ensure you were aware that on Sept. 24, 2019, FMCSA and Canada formally updated our medical reciprocity agreement with Canada and removed the cross-border prohibition for CMV drivers with Insulin Treated Diabetes Mellitus (ITDM). We have posted the letters exchanged by FMCSA and Transport Canada on the International Safety Programs webpage https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ international-programs. You can find links to both the FMCSA and Canadian letters reflecting the removal of the cross-border prohibition for CMV drivers with ITDM, under both headings Entering Canada and Entering the United States.

Additionally, we have posted an updated FAQ on the International Safety Programs related to this change, under the Frequently Asked Questions-Medical Qualifications heading, at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/internationalprograms/medical-qualification-requirements. Since Canada is beginning to conduct outreach with its industry partners, we are expecting FMCSA Division Offices (in particular, northern border Divisions) to begin receiving questions of this nature. As such, please refer to the enclosed link, and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Carla Vagnini of the FMCSA North American Borders Division, via email at Carla.vagnini@dot.gov, or by phone at (202) 366-3771.

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