The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revoked more than 15,000 medical certificates issued by two Houston doctors, impacting thousands of truck drivers.
The issue: FMCSA found that Dr. Jenny Le and Dr. Dustin Mai hadn't followed the necessary medical standards for truck drivers. As a result, all certificates given by them between March 2023 and March 2025 are now void.
- 15,225 commercial drivers must get new medical certificates by May 10, 2025.
- Drivers without a new certificate risk having their CDL downgraded by their state licensing agency.
What's driving the decision: An investigation involving the DOT, Justice Department, and Department of Homeland Security was triggered due to the high volume of exams conducted by the two doctors.
- FMCSA determined the doctors did not correctly verify if truckers were fit to drive.
What's next: The FMCSA plans to remove these doctors from the National Registry of Medical Examiners.
In their words: FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison stated, "Removing non-compliant medical examiners is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the certification process," as reported FMCSA.
Drivers who are affected should book a new exam soon to avoid any disruption. Every effort is being made to ensure that qualified personnel handle these essential certifications.