To submit the FMCSA Vision Evaluation Report, ensure all required fields are completed and attach any necessary documentation. You can submit the form via email to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at MC-RRA@dot.gov, fax it to (202) 366-3477, or mail it to the FMCSA at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. For online submission, use the FMCSA's electronic submission portal. Ensure the report is submitted within 45 calendar days after the ophthalmologist or optometrist signs it. It is recommended to keep a copy of the submitted form for your records. My advice is to follow up with the FMCSA to confirm receipt and processing of your submission.

Key dates for this form include the expiration date and the deadline for submitting the completed report to the medical examiner. Make sure to check the form for specific submission deadlines and keep a record of when the vision evaluation was conducted.

The FMCSA Vision Evaluation Report serves as a critical document for ensuring that commercial drivers meet the vision standards required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This form must be completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist following a comprehensive vision evaluation. The purpose of this report is to provide medical examiners with the necessary information to determine if a driver is physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely. The report includes detailed information about the driver's visual acuity, field of vision, and ability to recognize standard traffic signal colors. It also documents any existing vision deficiencies and the stability of the driver's vision over time. By submitting this form, drivers can demonstrate their compliance with FMCSA regulations and maintain their certification to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce.

• 1. Driver's Personal Information: Fields for driver's name, date of birth, driver's license number, and state.
• 2. Vision Evaluation Details: Fields to be filled by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, including date of evaluation, visual acuity, and field of vision test results.
• 3. Traffic Signal Recognition: Field indicating whether the driver can recognize standard red, green, and amber traffic signal colors.
• 4. Monocular Vision Status: Field to document if the driver has monocular vision and the cause, along with date of onset.
• 5. Progressive Eye Conditions: Field to document any progressive eye conditions or diseases, including diagnosis date, treatment, and stability.
• 6. Additional Comments: Section for additional comments or information from the eye doctor, with an option to attach more pages if needed.
• 7. Ophthalmologist/Optometrist Attestation: Fields for the eye doctor's name, credentials, license number, signature, contact information, and date of form completion.

Failing to submit this form can result in the driver's disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicles. This may lead to penalties and impact the driver's employment status.

• Disqualification: Driver may be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
• Penalties: Potential penalties for non-compliance with FMCSA regulations.
• Employment Impact: Driver's employment status may be affected due to disqualification.

• 1. Monocular Vision Drivers: To verify if drivers with monocular vision meet the FMCSA vision standards.
• 2. Failed Vision Standards: For drivers who did not meet FMCSA's vision standards during a physical examination.
• 3. Periodic Vision Re-evaluations: For periodic re-evaluations of drivers' vision health and compliance.
• 4. Medical Examiner Reviews: For medical examiners to review and determine vision qualification status of drivers.
• 5. DOT Compliance: For companies and organizations managing DOT compliance and driver qualification records.