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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 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) announced a plan to renew and revise its Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding Driver Qualification (DQ) Files. This request estimates the workload on commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers for maintaining required documentation, with a projected increase in burden due to a rise in the number of drivers and the rate at which they are hired. The estimated total annual burden has increased from 14.23 million to 18.39 million hours. Public comments on this notice are invited until February 21, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from 11 individuals seeking an exemption from rules prohibiting people with epilepsy or seizure disorders from driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. These individuals are taking anti-seizure medication and have been seizure-free for varying periods, with support from their physicians for receiving an exemption. The agency is asking for public comments on these exemption requests by April 28, 2025. If approved, the exemptions would allow these applicants to legally operate commercial vehicles across state lines.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted an exemption to Wilson Logistics, allowing commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders who have passed the commercial driver's license (CDL) skills test to drive commercial vehicles without a CDL holder in the passenger seat. This exemption is intended to ease Wilson Logistics' operational burdens and will apply to 400-500 CLP holders annually. While the accompanying CDL holder must remain in the vehicle, they do not need to be in the front seat. FMCSA believes this exemption will maintain or improve safety levels and has granted similar exemptions to other companies in the past. The exemption is valid from February 23, 2021, to February 23, 2026, with conditions to ensure compliance and public safety.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received a request from James D. Welch for an exemption from the requirement for Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs) to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) when operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) for military purposes. While there is already an exception that applies to certain military drivers, it does not currently cover U.S. Reserve technicians like ARTs. Welch argues that obtaining a CDL places a burden on ARTs and the Air Force Reserve Command due to training costs. FMCSA is asking the public to comment on whether this exemption should apply to all U.S. Reserve technicians and to provide feedback by February 12, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to renew exemptions for 15 individuals, allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) even though they do not meet the hearing requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These exemptions will enable hard of hearing and deaf drivers to continue driving across state lines. The renewals are valid for two years unless they are revoked for reasons such as failure to comply with the terms or a reduction in safety standards. No public comments were received during the comment period.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has renewed exemptions for 19 drivers who have experienced seizures and are on anti-seizure medication, allowing them to continue operating commercial motor vehicles despite the usual medical restrictions. These exemptions are granted because the drivers have shown they can safely operate vehicles, and each exemption is valid for two years. The drivers must follow specific conditions, like remaining seizure-free and undergoing regular medical examinations. If any safety issues arise, FMCSA may revoke these exemptions. FMCSA is also seeking comments from the public regarding these exemptions.

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) 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.