The Reason and Need for NADME:

The opportunity for a truck or motorcoach driver to drive on the highway when he or she has a serious medical condition exposes the public to an unacceptable risk and significantly increases the likelihood of a death or injury to occur. To prevent this from happening, federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require truck and motorcoach drivers to pass a rigid physical exam designed to ensure that they are physically qualified to drive. However, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that "serious flaws exist in the medical certification process for commercial vehicle drivers." In fact, according to the NTSB: "The lack of thorough and accurate DOT physical examinations has reached epidemic proportions."

Accordingly, medical professionals who perform driver physical examinations have a critical need to know, understand, and comply with the DOT requirements that govern driver physical qualifications before they perform driver physical examinations.

NADME's training program and certification examination are intended to address the serious flaws identified by the NTSB. NADME does this by providing medical professionals the essential information they need to know about DOT's requirements and by testing medical professionals to ensure they understand DOT's requirements in order to comply. NADME certification provides assurance to motor carriers and to the public that a medical professional has the requisite knowledge and understanding of what DOT requires in order for a truck or motorcoach driver to pass his or her physical examination.

"NADME's training and certification will increase the level of public confidence in the knowledge and proficiency of certified medical examiners." Jim Noble, Director of Commercial Auto Line of Business, Zurich Services Corporation.

"Lancer Insurance Company applauds the establishment of the National Academy of DOT Medical Examiners and fully supports its mission." Robert Crescenzo, V.P., Loss Control- Lancer Insurance.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. David M. Hirsch, D.O.

South Texas Spinal Clinic: Specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation and occupational health. Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine. Internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. Residencies in PM&R at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Pennsylvania. Former Assistant Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio. Board Certified in the American Academy of Pain Management; Fellow in the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians.

Robert A. Hirsch, J.D.

RH & Associates, President and CEO: Specialist in motor carrier safety laws and regulations, drug and alcohol testing, employment law. Doctor of Jurisprudence from University of Akron School of Law; B.S. Pennsylvania State University. Former President Truckload Carrier Association; of-counsel Jackson Lewis; of-counsel Krukowski and Costello; general counsel National Private Carrier Council; associate general counsel American Trucking Associations.

Dr. Jeffrey S. Liva, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.

Preventive*PLUS, President; Medical Director, Coach U.S.A.: Specialist in Occupational Medicine. Medical degree from University of Miami; M.P.H., Columbia University; M.S. University of Michigan; Occupational Medicine Residency Program, University of Michigan. Lecturer, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. Former Medical Director, Greyhound Lines; Academy Bus Tours Health Plan. Medical consultant to Academy Bus Tours, Unilever/Best Foods, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Dassault Falcon Jet, Starr Tours, Benjamin Moore. Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (No. 16923-1); Medical Review Officer (Certification No. 04-06271); Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners; Diplomate, American Board of Preventive Medicine-Occupational Medicine.

Dr. Allen S. Miller, D.C.

Occupational Health Services, COO: Specialist in forensic case analysis and occupational health. Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, California; post-graduate degrees from American College of Sports Medicine; Industrial Disability Examiner, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Workers' Compensation Disability Program. Former Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Extremities & Sports Injuries, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic; Industrial Disability Examiner, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. ACA Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP); Diplomat American Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP).

Dr. William J. Nassetta, M.D., M.P.H.

CORE, LLC, CEO and Medical Director: Specialist in occupational and environmental medicine. Medical degree, University of Virginia School of Medicine; M.P.H. University of Michigan. Former Medical Director, Industrial Medical Center - Calais Health; Exxon Company; PPG Industries; Entergy; Center for Occupational Health of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital,. Panel member, Louisiana Worker's Compensation Corporation Medical Advisory. Medical consultant to Office of Compliance, Office of General Counsel, United States Capitol. Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine; Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners.

John (Jack) Selter

Center for Integrated Transportation Safety and Security, Executive Director: Specialist in development and utilization of simulation and other educational tools for the enhancement of safety in the highway and other transportation modes. Ed.S., Vocational Education, Georgia State University; M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling, Florida Atlantic University; B.A., Florida Atlantic University. Previously Director, Center for Advanced Transportation System Simulation, University of Central Florida, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Orlando, FL.

Peter Van Beek, MS, CFSD

Training Alternatives Group LP (taglp.com). President and CEO: Specialist in occupational safety and health. M.S., Safety Engineering, Columbia Southern University; B.S. Dallas Baptist University; CSHM, Board of Safety and Health Management; Certified Fleet safety Manager, Motor Transportation Safety Association; Registered Hazard Control technician, Board of Hazard Control Managers; Certified Occupational Health & Safety Technologist, AIHA Board and CSP Board. Previously Corporate Vice President, Safety & Security, Coach USA, Inc.; Corporate Director, Safety & Training, Sanifill/USA Waste; Manager of Safety, Browning-Ferris Industries.

NADME OFFICERS

Robert A. Hirsch, PRESIDENT

Peter Van Beek, VICE PRESIDENT and Treasurer

John Selter, Secretary and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MEDICAL BOARD

The NADME Medical Board provides medical expertise, insight and advice in the development and oversight of NADME's training and education programs and services. The Medical Board is comprised of the NADME Board of Directors and representatives from the medical community with relevant skills, knowledge and experience in medical disciplines that can affect the physical qualifications and health of truck and motorcoach drivers.

MEDICAL BOARD MEMBERS:

Mary Beke, Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist

Specialist in occupational medicine. Registered nursing degree from St. Mary's School of Nursing, Clarksburg, WV. Former occupational health nurse for Meijer, Inc., where her responsibilities included oversight and administration of driver physical examinations for Meijer's private truck. Also former occupational nurse for Benteler Industries and Rowe International. Member, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses; member and past president, Michigan Association of Occupational Health Nurses; past president and current board of directors member, Western Michigan Association of Occupational Health Nurses.

Vince Catalanotti

Occupational Care & Communication Network, President. Specialist in Occupational Health and Safety. A.S degree Orthopedic Physicians Assistant from Marygrove College, Livonia, Michigan; B.S. degree in Occupational Health and Safety Administration from Madonna College, Detroit, Michigan; Certified Workers Compensation Investigator; Certified Industrial Audiometrist. Former national director of Occupational Health including physical qualifications of private fleet drivers, Meijer, Inc.; former clinic administrator, Doctors Med-Management Corp; former clinic manager and orthopedic PA and director of safety education and training, Detroit Industrial Clinic; former clinic supervisor and orthopedic PA, Metro Industrial Clinic. Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Orthopedic Physicians Assistants.

Dr. David M. Hirsch, D.O.

South Texas Spinal Clinic: Specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation and occupational health. Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine. Internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. Residencies in PM&R at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Pennsylvania. Former Assistant Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio. Board Certified in the American Academy of Pain Management; Fellow in the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians.

Robert A. Hirsch, J.D.

RH & Associates, President and CEO: Specialist in motor carrier safety laws and regulations, drug and alcohol testing, employment law. Doctor of Jurisprudence from University of Akron School of Law; B.S. Pennsylvania State University. Former President Truckload Carrier Association; of-counsel Jackson Lewis; of-counsel Krukowski and Costello; general counsel National Private Carrier Council; associate general counsel American Trucking Associations.

Dr. Jeffrey S. Liva, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.

Preventive*PLUS, President; Medical Director, Coach U.S.A.: Specialist in Occupational Medicine. Medical degree from University of Miami; M.P.H., Columbia University; M.S. University of Michigan; Occupational Medicine Residency Program, University of Michigan. Lecturer, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. Former Medical Director, Greyhound Lines; Academy Bus Tours Health Plan. Medical consultant to Academy Bus Tours, Unilever/Best Foods, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Dassault Falcon Jet, Starr Tours, Benjamin Moore. Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (No. 16923-1); Medical Review Officer (Certification No. 04-06271); Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners; Diplomate, American Board of Preventive Medicine-Occupational Medicine.

Dr. Allen S. Miller, D.C.

Occupational Health Services, COO: Specialist in forensic case analysis and occupational health. Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, California; post-graduate degrees from American College of Sports Medicine; Industrial Disability Examiner, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Workers' Compensation Disability Program. Former Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Extremities & Sports Injuries, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic; Industrial Disability Examiner, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. ACA Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP); Diplomat American Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP).

Dr. William J. Nassetta, M.D., M.P.H.

CORE, LLC, CEO and Medical Director: Specialist in occupational and environmental medicine. Medical degree, University of Virginia School of Medicine; M.P.H. University of Michigan. Former Medical Director, Industrial Medical Center - Calais Health; Exxon Company; PPG Industries; Entergy; Center for Occupational Health of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital,. Panel member, Louisiana Worker's Compensation Corporation Medical Advisory. Medical consultant to Office of Compliance, Office of General Counsel, United States Capitol. Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine; Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners.

John (Jack) Selter

Center for Integrated Transportation Safety and Security, Executive Director: Specialist in development and utilization of simulation and other educational tools for the enhancement of safety in the highway and other transportation modes. Ed.S., Vocational Education, Georgia State University; M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling, Florida Atlantic University; B.A., Florida Atlantic University. Previously Director, Center for Advanced Transportation System Simulation, University of Central Florida, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Orlando, FL.

Peter Van Beek, MS, CFSD

Training Alternatives Group LP (taglp.com). President and CEO: Specialist in occupational safety and health. M.S., Safety Engineering, Columbia Southern University; B.S. Dallas Baptist University; CSHM, Board of Safety and Health Management; Certified Fleet safety Manager, Motor Transportation Safety Association; Registered Hazard Control technician, Board of Hazard Control Managers; Certified Occupational Health & Safety Technologist, AIHA Board and CSP Board. Previously Corporate Vice President, Safety & Security, Coach USA, Inc.; Corporate Director, Safety & Training, Sanifill/USA Waste; Manager of Safety, Browning-Ferris Industries.

Dr. Ron Zodkevitch, M.D.

Universal Health Care Resources, Inc., CEO. Chair, Bd. of Dir., TOUGHLOVE® America. Specialist in Behavior Management and Employee Assistance. Medical Degree from University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL; Hospital Administration degree from UC-Long Beach, 1994. Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine and Drew University School of Medicine. Has served as Regional Medical Director for several large behavioral management health care organizations, including Value Behavioral Health, Health Management Centers, and The Huntington Medical Group. Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology for Adult Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry; Diplomat of the Board of American Society of Addiction Medicine; Certified Medical Review Officer and Employee Assistance Professional; Qualified Medical Evaluator by the State of California and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional. Former co-host of nationally syndicated radio show "LOVELINE" and the "DRZODANDJOHNNY" show.

INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The purpose of NADME's Industry Advisory Committee is to facilitate dialogue and gain the practical insights and experiences of representatives from the trucking and motorcoach industries and insurance industry regarding issues relating to and affecting driver physical examinations and health. Among the goals of the Committee is to identify ways to ensure that a qualified and adequate number of medical examiners will be available throughout the Country.

INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS:

Keith Bailey, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire
David Bolen, New World Tours
Bob Boyich, CPC Logistics Inc.
Randall Cornell CSS, Contract Freighters, Inc.
Robert Crescenzo, Lancer Insurance
Sam L. Dunbar, Con-Way Western Express
Jeannie Gordon, Landstar
Clark Gray CDS, P.A.M. Transport, Inc.
Jeff Davis CDS, Jet Express, Inc.
David Hedgpeth CDS, FFE Transportation Services, Inc.
Derek Hinton, DOTJobHistory.com
Thomas Irving, Napa Transportation
Gordon Lambert, C.R. England, Inc.
Arlene Kirby, College of Southern Maryland
Norm Littler, United Motorcoach Association
William Mahorney, American Bus Association
Robert McClanahan, Central Tech Transportation & Safety Education
Thomas Moore, Fusion Ink, LLC
James Noble, Zurich Insurance
Charles B. Palmer Esq., Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
Liz Miller Peterson, The Schwan Food Company
John Pion Esq., Dickie McCamey & Chilcote
Kenneth Siegel Esq., Strasburger & Price, LLP
Jay Sterrett, Shaw Industries
Gary Volkman, Dart Transit Company