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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received a request from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to exempt certain commercial driver's license (CDL) applicants from the "under-the-hood" portion of the pre-trip inspection test. This exemption is aimed at CDL applicants who will be operating vehicles in public transportation. APTA argues that this test is not relevant to the responsibilities of transit bus operators, poses equity issues, and is of diminishing importance as the industry shifts towards zero-emission vehicles. The agency is seeking public comments on this request, with the goal of addressing the ongoing shortage of bus drivers in the public transit sector.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is inviting public comments on an application from Bianco Trucking Services, LLC for an exemption. This exemption would allow drivers aged 18 to 20, who have a Wisconsin State-issued commercial learner's permit with certain restrictions, to attend driver training in Michigan. The training facility is listed on the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry and is conveniently located near the Wisconsin border. The FMCSA is accepting comments on this exemption request until February 14, 2025.

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.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering a request from Hawaii for a five-year exemption from some commercial driver's license (CDL) and training requirements. Currently, Hawaii has a two-year exemption that lets drivers on the islands of Lanai and Molokai skip parts of the CDL skills test, but it expires in 2026. Hawaii wants to extend this exemption and add more leniency for training providers in those areas. The FMCSA is asking the public to share their opinions on whether to cancel the current exemption and grant a new one. Comments must be submitted by January 29, 2025.