On August 31, 2006, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) offered the opportunity for public participation/observation in the deliberations of the newly established Medical Review Board (MRB). These deliberations were held in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Topics of discussion included possible revisions to and development of new FMCSA physical qualification standards.
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Joe Green, a Safeway driver, shows Medical Review Board Acting Chairperson Kurt Hegmann, MD, the cab of his truck. |
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Giant Food driver Neil Gubernat shows MRB member Matthew Rizzo, MD, one of the many physical tasks involved in checking a truck for safety before a trip. |
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Medical Review Board Member, Dr. Barbara Phillips, behind the wheel of a Safeway tractor-trailer. |