Action in three trucking-related crimes has recently been reported by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General. All three cases deal with DOT drug testing or medical exam fraud.
Georgia doctor convicted for falsifying DOT medical exams
A Georgia medical doctor who was authorized to perform DOT medical exams has been convicted of conspiracy to falsify records with intent to impede the proper administration of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Dr. Mark Griffis was indicted in February after an investigation revealed he “routinely signed DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificates and Medical Examiner Reports for CDL holders without examining the drivers,” according to OIG.
Griffis is now awaiting sentencing.
Alabama chiropractor pleads guilty to falsifying DOT medical exams
Dr. Kenneth Edwards pleaded guilty on June 13 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud after he was charged with submitting falsified DOT medical exams to FMCSA’s National Registry.
