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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering a request from International Motors, previously known as Navistar, to exempt three Swedish drivers from the U.S. commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements. These drivers hold valid Swedish commercial licenses but are not U.S. residents, which makes it difficult for them to obtain a U.S. CDL. The exemption would allow these drivers to operate vehicles in the U.S. for testing purposes related to International's technology development. FMCSA is seeking public comments on this application by February 12, 2025, and assures that the Swedish drivers would meet or exceed current U.S. safety standards.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from seven individuals seeking exemptions from the vision requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These exemptions would allow them to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) across state lines despite not meeting the vision standard in one eye. The FMCSA evaluates if granting these exemptions would ensure the same level of safety as the current regulations. The public is invited to comment on these applications until February 5, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new rule that would allow states to waive the hazardous materials endorsement requirement for drivers with a Class A commercial driver's license who transport up to 1,000 gallons of aviation jet fuel for agricultural operations. This change aims to help agricultural aviation companies, especially those in remote areas, by making it easier to find drivers to deliver jet fuel, thus supporting these businesses' efficiency. The proposal may lead to cost savings for both drivers and agricultural operators, without reducing safety, as these operations typically occur in low-traffic rural areas. Public comments on the proposal are being accepted until February 3, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for 25 individuals from the hearing requirements related to commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. These exemptions allow individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf to continue driving CMVs in interstate commerce. Despite a public comment period that ended on February 5, 2025, no comments were received. The agency affirmed that the safety level with the exemptions is likely to be equivalent to or greater than without them. These exemptions are valid for two years from their respective effective dates unless revoked.

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.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has decided to renew vision requirement exemptions for 53 commercial motor vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow the drivers to operate their vehicles despite not meeting vision requirements in one eye. This decision is based on evidence showing they can drive safely under these conditions. The exemptions are valid for two years, and each driver must continue to meet specific health and safety conditions to keep their exemption.

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) is considering an application from DISA Entertainment Compliance Solutions (DECS) to renew its exemption from the rule that requires a full query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse before hiring commercial drivers. Instead, DECS would perform a limited query first, which only checks if there is information about the driver in the system without revealing specific details. If something is flagged, a full query is necessary before the driver can be hired for jobs at entertainment production sites. Public comments on this renewal application are requested by April 24, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for 13 individuals, allowing them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles across state lines, despite not meeting hearing requirements outlined in federal regulations. These exemptions, which span a two-year period, permit deaf or hard-of-hearing drivers to operate safely under specific conditions. Upon evaluation, the FMCSA determined that these drivers could maintain a level of safety equal to or greater than if they complied with existing hearing standards. The exemptions can be revoked if drivers do not adhere to the set conditions or if safety levels decline.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), has announced a decision to renew a specific medical exemption for 10 truck drivers who have epilepsy or a history of seizures. These drivers, who take anti-seizure medication, are allowed to continue driving commercial vehicles across state lines. FMCSA found that renewing these exemptions maintains or improves safety levels compared to standard regulations. The exemptions are valid for two years unless revoked earlier based on specific conditions not being met.