The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is renewing exemptions for six drivers who are hard of hearing or deaf. These exemptions allow them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce despite not meeting the standard hearing requirements. The exemptions are valid for two years, starting February 28, 2025, and require the drivers to report any crashes or violations, and ensure they carry a copy of the exemption while driving. The FMCSA has determined that renewing these exemptions is likely to maintain a safety level comparable to, or greater than, the standard requirements.
Simple Explanation
The FMCSA is allowing six people who can't hear well to keep driving big trucks across states safely for two more years. They have to carry a special permission paper with them while driving and tell the FMCSA if they get into any accidents or break any driving rules.