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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to allow three drivers to bypass a vision requirement for interstate commercial driving. These drivers have vision limitations in one eye due to issues like amblyopia and cataracts; however, they have demonstrated safe driving abilities despite these limitations. Each exemption will last for two years, and conditions include annual medical exams to ensure continued qualification. The three drivers benefiting from this exemption are Terence L. Broadwater, Shannon L. Cagle, and Frank L. Crenshaw.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to provisionally renew an exemption for R.J. Corman Railroad Services, Cranemasters, Inc., and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc., which allows certain employees to drive commercial motor vehicles beyond the typical Hours of Service (HOS) limits during emergency responses. This six-month exemption permits employees to drive beyond the typical 14-hour on-duty limit and extends the 60- or 70-hour limits by six more hours to manage unplanned events such as derailments and storms. FMCSA encourages public comments on this decision by April 9, 2025. The renewal has specific terms to ensure safety, including mandatory training for drivers and using escort vehicles.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to exempt 20 individuals from the hearing requirement to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. This exemption means that people who are hard of hearing or deaf can legally drive CMVs across state lines until January 22, 2023, provided they meet specific conditions, such as reporting crashes and keeping a copy of the exemption while driving. The decision was based on an assessment that shows these drivers can maintain a safety level equivalent to or greater than that of drivers without such exemptions.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from 10 individuals seeking exemptions from the hearing requirements that are typically needed to operate commercial motor vehicles interstate. If approved, these exemptions would allow hard of hearing and deaf individuals to drive commercial vehicles across state lines. The public is invited to comment on these exemption requests by January 27, 2025, using various methods, such as online submission, mail, or fax. The FMCSA will review all submissions to determine if the exemptions maintain an equivalent or greater level of safety.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new guideline to help commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers know when to record their vehicle operations as "yard moves." This change aims to clarify that movements of CMVs on private property or in restricted areas can be logged as "on-duty not driving" time. The FMCSA is asking the public for comments on these proposed guidelines, which also give examples of what are considered yards, such as intermodal yards, port facilities, and private parking lots. Comments are welcomed until February 3, 2021, to help finalize and clarify these guidelines.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has received exemption requests from seven individuals who have epilepsy or related conditions. Normally, people with such medical conditions are prohibited from driving commercial vehicles interstate because of risks like seizures. However, these individuals have been seizure-free for many years and are taking or have stopped taking anti-seizure medication. If the exemptions are granted, these individuals would be allowed to drive commercial motor vehicles across state lines. The agency is asking for public comments on these requests by March 25, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for nine individuals from the hearing requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf to continue operating these vehicles across state lines. The exemptions are granted for a two-year period and come with specific conditions, such as reporting any crashes and carrying a copy of the exemption while driving. The renewal aims to maintain an equivalent or greater level of safety compared to those without such exemptions.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from nine individuals seeking an exemption from the hearing requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. If granted, these exemptions would allow the applicants, who are deaf or hard of hearing, to operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines. The FMCSA is accepting public comments on these applications until February 20, 2025. The agency will evaluate whether granting these exemptions would maintain or exceed the current safety standards required by law.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for ten individuals, allowing them to drive commercial motor vehicles even though they have epilepsy or seizure disorders, as long as they remain seizure-free and under stable treatment. These exemptions are valid for two years and enable the individuals, who are on anti-seizure medication, to continue working in interstate commerce. FMCSA ensures ongoing safety through annual medical reports and examinations, and while the exemption is in effect, states cannot enforce conflicting laws against these drivers. If any conditions are not met or if safety is compromised, the exemptions can be revoked.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering an application for a medical exemption for a commercial motor vehicle driver named Matthew Wackt. The exemption would allow Wackt to operate a commercial vehicle despite his implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), which is usually prohibited under safety regulations due to risks like syncope. The FMCSA seeks public comments on this exemption request to ensure that granting it would maintain or exceed current safety standards. Comments on this matter need to be submitted by March 11, 2021.