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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to renew a rule regarding road test requirements for motor carriers. This rule applies when hiring a new driver or when the road test is needed under a special vision standard. It requires employers to conduct a road test and document the results. The FMCSA estimates that the burden hours for this requirement will increase due to a rise in the number of drivers and industry growth. Comments must be submitted by January 22, 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), part of the Department of Transportation, is inviting public comments on a new information collection. This project, titled "Study of Warning Devices for Stopped Commercial Motor Vehicles," will assess if warning devices effectively reduce crash risks by making parked or disabled commercial vehicles more noticeable. The study will involve 256 drivers and use advanced testing tools to analyze their responses to warning devices. Comments from the public are welcome until March 10, 2025, to help refine the study and its methods.

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 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) has decided to renew and expand a 5-year exemption for K & L Trucking, allowing the company to use a different method for securing large metal coils on their trailers than what is required by federal regulations. The FMCSA believes this exemption will maintain or exceed the current safety levels. The exemption, effective from April 21, 2025, to April 21, 2030, permits K & L to use a custom securement system with nylon-Kevlar straps, provided they follow specific safety and inspection conditions. States do not have to enforce laws conflicting with this exemption during its time in effect.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Vendor Registration. This request is needed for ELD vendors to register their devices with FMCSA to ensure compliance with established standards. The deadline for public comments is March 10, 2025. The FMCSA wants feedback on the necessity of this collection, the accuracy of burden estimates, ways to improve the usefulness of the information collected, and how to reduce any burden without compromising quality.

FMCSA, part of the Department of Transportation, has extended the compliance deadline for certain parts of the "Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility" rule from January 16, 2025, to January 16, 2026. This extension gives brokers, freight forwarders, and others additional time to prepare for and use a new online registration system that isn't expected to be ready until 2025. Despite opposition from some groups who argue the delay is excessive, FMCSA claims the extension will aid in a smoother transition and provide time for training. The final rule aims to enhance the tracking of financial responsibilities and streamline administrative processes related to broker and freight forwarder operations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced that it is exempting 16 individuals from the hearing requirements normally needed to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) across state lines. These exemptions allow hard of hearing and deaf individuals to legally drive CMVs in interstate commerce and are valid for two years, starting December 24, 2024. The decision was made after determining that these drivers could maintain an equivalent or higher level of safety compared to those meeting the hearing requirements. The conditions of the exemption include specific reporting obligations and a prohibition on driving passenger buses across state lines.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is granting a 5-year exemption to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), allowing certain individuals to qualify as inspectors for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) without the usual one year of training or experience. Instead, individuals can complete a training program self-certified by their providers, consistent with recommended practices by the ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council. The exemption aims to maintain or enhance safety levels while addressing personnel shortages in the industry and allows those trained under this program to demonstrate proficiency through certification tests. The terms and conditions require training providers to self-certify their curricula and keep detailed records of program graduates.