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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a rule change to allow individuals with vision impairments in one eye to operate commercial motor vehicles without needing an exemption. Currently, these individuals need an exemption to drive interstate. The new rule suggests using a standard that includes a road test instead of requiring three years of intrastate driving experience. This change aims to simplify the qualification process and improve employment opportunities for drivers while maintaining safety standards.

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), 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.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to grant exemptions to three individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines. This decision, effective from January 11, 2021, until January 11, 2023, was based on each individual's medical history and stable treatment regimen. The individuals granted these exemptions have been seizure-free for many years while on medication. The FMCSA believes that this exemption ensures a safety level similar to, or better than, what the standard regulations would achieve.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to grant exemptions to 12 individuals from the rule that requires commercial motor vehicle drivers to have no medical history of epilepsy. These drivers, who have been seizure-free for extended periods while on a stable medication regimen, are permitted to operate vehicles across state lines. The FMCSA assessed each driver's medical background and determined they could potentially maintain a level of safety comparable to current regulations. The exemption is valid for two years, with specific terms and conditions, such as regular medical check-ups and immediate reporting of any seizures.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting public comments on the American Pyrotechnics Association's (APA) application for exemptions from certain hours-of-service regulations. The exemptions would allow drivers transporting pyrotechnics for Independence Day celebrations from 2025 to 2029 to use paper records instead of electronic logging devices and to exclude rest periods from their 14-hour working limit. These exemptions are intended to ease the logistical challenges faced by the fireworks industry during this busy period. Public comments must be submitted by May 19, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering granting exemptions to 11 individuals from the vision requirements needed to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. These exemptions, if approved, would allow these drivers, who have various vision impairments in one eye, to legally operate CMVs based on their safe driving history and medical evaluations. The public is invited to comment on these exemption requests until March 25, 2021, using various submission methods provided by FMCSA. The agency will review all comments to assess whether the exemptions meet the safety levels required by law.

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 an exemption for International Motors, LLC, allowing Mr. Thomas Nickels to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in the U.S. without a U.S.-issued commercial driver's license (CDL). This exemption is valid from November 21, 2024, to November 21, 2029. Mr. Nickels holds a German commercial license, which FMCSA found to be equivalent to U.S. standards. The exemption includes several conditions, like requiring Mr. Nickels to carry the exemption document and being accompanied by a U.S.-licensed driver.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is considering granting exemptions for 32 individuals who have a history of epilepsy or seizure disorders, allowing them to drive commercial motor vehicles across state lines. These individuals are currently taking medication and have been seizure-free for a significant period. FMCSA requests public comments on these exemption requests to ensure they meet safety requirements and provide an equivalent or higher level of safety than current regulations. The agency will review each applicant’s medical history and driving record before deciding.