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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted Coffeyville Resources Crude Transportation an exemption to use a new lighting technology from Intellistop, which causes brake lights to pulse when the brakes are applied. This exemption, effective from April 16, 2025, to April 16, 2030, allows Coffeyville to install these modules on certain commercial vehicles to increase their visibility and reduce rear-end crashes. FMCSA determined that this technology could enhance safety and has set specific conditions for the exemption, including limits on the number of vehicles affected and requirements for regular reporting and inspection to monitor the exemption's safety impact.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a five-year exemption to Daimler Trucks North America, allowing six drivers with German commercial licenses to drive commercial vehicles in the U.S. without a U.S. commercial driver's license. This exemption helps the drivers test Daimler vehicles in real-world conditions to ensure product standards. The drivers must comply with specific safety conditions, including being accompanied by a U.S. CDL holder and undergoing a drug and alcohol testing program similar to U.S. requirements. The FMCSA believes this will maintain or enhance safety standards on U.S. roads.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to renew a rule regarding road test requirements for motor carriers. This rule applies when hiring a new driver or when the road test is needed under a special vision standard. It requires employers to conduct a road test and document the results. The FMCSA estimates that the burden hours for this requirement will increase due to a rise in the number of drivers and industry growth. Comments must be submitted by January 22, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reopened the comment period for a proposed rule published on November 20, 2024, concerning property broker transactions. This decision came after a request from the Small Business in Transportation Coalition, allowing stakeholders more time to submit feedback until March 20, 2025. The proposal addresses transparency in brokered freight transactions, requiring brokers to send electronic transaction records to parties within 48 hours and preventing them from making waivers a condition. The reopened comment period provides an additional opportunity for interested parties to express their opinions and suggestions on these proposed changes.

The Department of Transportation issued a final rule that updates the penalties for violations of certain DOT regulations to account for inflation, as required by legislation from 2015. These updates affect various areas such as air and motor vehicle safety, hazardous materials transportation, and railroad operations. The changes include adjustments in the minimum and maximum fines that can be imposed for different types of violations. The rule was implemented immediately and did not include a notice and comment period, as per the stipulations of the legislation enabling these adjustments.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule delaying the effective date of its "Rulemaking Procedures Update" to March 21, 2021. This decision follows a memorandum from January 20, 2021, by the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, to give time for the President's appointees or designees to review the rule. The delay aims to ensure thorough consideration of any questions concerning facts, law, or policy before the rule becomes effective. Normally, agencies have to provide notice and allow comments before implementing rules, but this requirement is waived if deemed impracticable or against public interest.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is inviting public comments on an application from Bianco Trucking Services, LLC for an exemption. This exemption would allow drivers aged 18 to 20, who have a Wisconsin State-issued commercial learner's permit with certain restrictions, to attend driver training in Michigan. The training facility is listed on the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry and is conveniently located near the Wisconsin border. The FMCSA is accepting comments on this exemption request until February 14, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has renewed an exemption allowing school bus driver applicants to skip the engine compartment part of the pre-trip inspection test, known as the "under-the-hood" test, when obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a school bus endorsement. This exemption is valid for two years, from November 28, 2024, to November 28, 2026, and it restricts drivers to operating school buses only within state boundaries. The renewal aims to address the shortage of school bus drivers by removing barriers related to outdated testing requirements, especially as the industry moves towards electric buses. Safety measures remain in place, and states choosing to use this exemption must report information regularly to ensure compliance and safety.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking to renew an information collection request related to medical qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. This renewal is necessary to ensure that drivers meet the physical and medical standards required for safe operation on highways. The FMCSA is inviting public comments on whether this collection is necessary, its accuracy, and ways to minimize the associated burden. Comments must be received by February 7, 2025, and interested parties can submit them through the specified online platform.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) related to medical documentation needed for employees requesting reasonable accommodations. This ICR requires health professionals to submit medical examinations to assess if applicants meet certain medical qualifications. The form, labeled MCSA-3962.1, facilitates determining if FMCSA can offer accommodations without imposing undue hardship. Public comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the data collection process before February 4, 2025.