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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.

FMCSA has decided to renew the exemption for McKee Foods Transportation, LLC (MFT) from certain hours-of-service regulations regarding sleeper berth use. This renewal allows MFT's team drivers to split their required 10 hours of rest into two periods, provided neither is shorter than two hours. The exemption is effective from April 20, 2025, to April 20, 2030, and follows MFT's successful safety track record under previous exemptions. Public comments on the exemption were mixed, but FMCSA found that the exemption could maintain or improve safety levels.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a five-year exemption to Daimler Trucks North America, allowing six drivers with German commercial licenses to drive commercial vehicles in the U.S. without a U.S. commercial driver's license. This exemption helps the drivers test Daimler vehicles in real-world conditions to ensure product standards. The drivers must comply with specific safety conditions, including being accompanied by a U.S. CDL holder and undergoing a drug and alcohol testing program similar to U.S. requirements. The FMCSA believes this will maintain or enhance safety standards on U.S. roads.