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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew vision exemptions for 26 drivers, allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles even if they don't meet the vision requirement in one eye. These exemptions are for interstate commerce and each one is valid for two years unless revoked. The FMCSA evaluated the applications and found that the exemptions will maintain a safety level at least equal to the current regulation. Public participation was encouraged, and one supportive comment was received.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to provisionally renew an exemption for R.J. Corman Railroad Services, Cranemasters, Inc., and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc., which allows certain employees to drive commercial motor vehicles beyond the typical Hours of Service (HOS) limits during emergency responses. This six-month exemption permits employees to drive beyond the typical 14-hour on-duty limit and extends the 60- or 70-hour limits by six more hours to manage unplanned events such as derailments and storms. FMCSA encourages public comments on this decision by April 9, 2025. The renewal has specific terms to ensure safety, including mandatory training for drivers and using escort vehicles.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for nine individuals from the hearing requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf to continue operating these vehicles across state lines. The exemptions are granted for a two-year period and come with specific conditions, such as reporting any crashes and carrying a copy of the exemption while driving. The renewal aims to maintain an equivalent or greater level of safety compared to those without such exemptions.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew vision requirement exemptions for 63 commercial vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow individuals to operate in interstate commerce with vision issues in one eye. The FMCSA concluded that continuing these exemptions maintains or exceeds current safety levels. No public comments were received during the announcement period, and the exemptions are valid for two years starting in December 2020, unless revoked earlier.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for 15 drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to continue operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. These exemptions are renewed for two years and come with specific conditions, like staying seizure-free, maintaining stable treatment, and undergoing regular medical checks. If any conditions are violated, the exemption can be revoked. During the exemption period, no state laws contradicting this exemption can be enforced against exempt drivers. This decision aims to maintain a safety level equivalent to current regulations.

FMCSA has decided to renew the exemption for McKee Foods Transportation, LLC (MFT) from certain hours-of-service regulations regarding sleeper berth use. This renewal allows MFT's team drivers to split their required 10 hours of rest into two periods, provided neither is shorter than two hours. The exemption is effective from April 20, 2025, to April 20, 2030, and follows MFT's successful safety track record under previous exemptions. Public comments on the exemption were mixed, but FMCSA found that the exemption could maintain or improve safety levels.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is renewing exemptions for six drivers who are hard of hearing or deaf. These exemptions allow them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce despite not meeting the standard hearing requirements. The exemptions are valid for two years, starting February 28, 2025, and require the drivers to report any crashes or violations, and ensure they carry a copy of the exemption while driving. The FMCSA has determined that renewing these exemptions is likely to maintain a safety level comparable to, or greater than, the standard requirements.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on a request from Grote Industries, LLC to renew an exemption that allows the use of amber pulsating brake lights on trailers and van body trucks. This exemption, which was granted in 2020 and is set to expire in 2025, aims to improve vehicle visibility and reduce accidents. Since the exemption was first granted, pulse lights have been installed on many vehicles, reportedly reducing rear-end crashes and crash severity. FMCSA invites the public to share their thoughts on renewing this exemption, which would continue to allow motor carriers to install these additional safety lights on their vehicles.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew an exemption allowing Vision Systems North America, Inc. to use its Smart-Vision high-definition camera monitoring system as a replacement for the traditional rear-view mirrors required on commercial motor vehicles. This exemption, effective from January 15, 2025, to January 15, 2030, is granted because the Smart-Vision system has shown to maintain a safety level at least equivalent to the required standard. The exemption includes specific conditions such as annual reporting, regular inspections, and immediate notification to FMCSA if the safety level changes. States cannot enforce conflicting laws, but they may adopt the same exemption for intrastate commerce if they choose.