Who might require you to upload exam results to the National Registry?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the correct entity that requires exam results to be uploaded to the National Registry. As part of the certification and tracking process for medical examiners, the FMCSA maintains the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, which helps ensure that medical exams required for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders are conducted by qualified professionals.

Uploading exam results to this registry is essential for maintaining compliance with federal regulations, which are designed to promote safety on the highways by ensuring only medically fit individuals operate large commercial vehicles. This oversight enables the FMCSA to monitor the performance of medical examiners and verify that drivers meet the necessary health standards.

While employers, local enforcement agencies, and other organizations may have an interest in an individual’s medical examination results, it is the FMCSA that formally mandates the reporting process to ensure regulatory compliance and safety in the commercial driving industry. Using the National Registry also supports the goal of keeping accurate records regarding the medical fitness of drivers, including those who may need to be re-evaluated or monitored over time.