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WHAT ARE WAIVERS, EXEMPTIONS AND SKILL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS?
These are programs that exist for certain conditions that are disqualifying or if you are missing part or all of a limb (arm or leg, hand, fingers etc.), or if you have a limitation attached with a limb, for example you are unable to reach, grip properly, walk, squat etc. There exists an old diabetic waiver program that has been discontinued by the FMCSA but there are a few waivers still in existence that have been grandfathered into the program. If you have a diabetic waiver, you will need to present this at the time of examination to the medical examiner. Exemptions exist for those conditions that are automatically disqualifying. They include:
- Vision
- Hearing
- For insulin use
- For those who have a seizure disorder such as epilepsy, or who take anti-seizure medication to control seizures
A Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) may be required if you are missing all or part of a leg, arm, hand or foot, or if you have a “fixed” deficit (a condition that limits motion or strength that will neither get better or worse, but stays the same). The determination as to need will be up to the medical examiner. Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, or pinched nerves that effect the arm or leg do not require an SPE.
The medical examiner is required to provide you with a copy of the long form marked “certified” when accompanied by a waiver, exemption or SPE.
They will also provide you with contact information so that you may apply for the exemption or SPE.
Our Medical Clearance Letters for the above medical conditions specifically spell out what is needed for each exemption or SPE.
Continue to conditions that are automatically disqualifying.
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