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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to renew its Information Collection Request on "Waiver and Exemption Requirements," under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal will increase the estimated burden from 97 hours to 119 hours over the next three years, due to an expected rise in waiver and exemption applications. The FMCSA is inviting public comments on the necessity and accuracy of this information collection, as well as suggestions for improving its quality and reducing the burden on applicants. Comments are due by February 4, 2025, and can be submitted through multiple methods, including online and mail.

Albert Farley Jr. has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for an exemption from certain training requirements to become a commercial driving instructor. Specifically, he wants to bypass the rule that instructors need at least two years of driving experience with the same type of vehicle they're teaching about. He argues that there's a strong demand for Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders in his area, and fulfilling the current requirements would be a financial burden and leave a gap at his workplace. The FMCSA is seeking public comments on whether to approve his request.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection request. This request is related to compliance with commercial driver licensing and testing standards, involving drivers and state licensing agencies, to ensure accurate recordkeeping of testing, licensing, and violations as stated in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. Comments on the renewal, which does not include proposed changes from a previously discussed rule, need to be submitted by May 16, 2025. The FMCSA is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity of the data collection, its burden estimates, and ways to improve the information's quality and minimize the burden.

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) 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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new guideline to help commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers know when to record their vehicle operations as "yard moves." This change aims to clarify that movements of CMVs on private property or in restricted areas can be logged as "on-duty not driving" time. The FMCSA is asking the public for comments on these proposed guidelines, which also give examples of what are considered yards, such as intermodal yards, port facilities, and private parking lots. Comments are welcomed until February 3, 2021, to help finalize and clarify these guidelines.

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan Board of Directors is seeking nominations for a motor carrier industry position on the Board. Candidates must represent a motor carrier within the smallest fleet fee bracket. The chosen individual's term will start immediately and run until May 31, 2027. Nominations, including resumes, must be received by May 12, 2025. The appointment decision rests with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which may consider recommendations from the Board.

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) 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 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.