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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to renew its information collection request (ICR) aimed at helping motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers meet financial responsibility requirements. They are seeking public comments on this renewal, which involves specific documentation and forms related to insurance and surety bonds. These include forms demonstrating liability insurance coverage and surety bonds necessary for registration while also discussing updates to forms due to new rules impacting financial responsibilities set to take effect in 2026. This request covers an estimated 200,147 respondents, who must submit information for compliance with FMCSA's requirements.

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) 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 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) has issued a notice to correct a spelling error in a previous notice regarding the renewal of exemptions for 19 interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who have epilepsy or seizure disorders. These exemptions allow the drivers to operate CMVs despite having a history of seizures, as long as they meet certain conditions. Originally published on January 6, 2025, the misspelled name "Kieth Maat (KS)" has been corrected to "Keith Maat (KS)." This correction became effective as of March 27, 2025.

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 exemptions for seven drivers who have epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles across state lines. These exemptions, effective from August 31, 2024, to August 31, 2026, were granted after the FMCSA determined that they would maintain or exceed safety standards for drivers. Despite public invitations for comments, no feedback was received during the review periods. Each exemption will last two years unless revoked due to non-compliance, decreased safety, or inconsistency with regulatory goals.

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 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.