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.
Simple Explanation
The government is letting 25 truck drivers who can't hear very well keep driving their trucks, because they're just as safe as drivers who can hear. Even though nobody sent in comments about this during the comment time, the rules say they can drive for two more years.