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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to renew a rule regarding road test requirements for motor carriers. This rule applies when hiring a new driver or when the road test is needed under a special vision standard. It requires employers to conduct a road test and document the results. The FMCSA estimates that the burden hours for this requirement will increase due to a rise in the number of drivers and industry growth. Comments must be submitted by January 22, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew exemptions for eight individuals, allowing them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles despite having epilepsy or a history of seizures. These individuals are taking medication for their condition, and FMCSA has determined that the exemptions provide a safety level equal to or greater than the standard regulations. The exemptions are valid for two years, and can be revoked if safety conditions are not met.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced the denial of requests from 37 individuals seeking exemptions from the vision requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These individuals wanted to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce, but upon evaluation, the FMCSA determined that granting these exemptions would not ensure a safety level equivalent to the existing standards. The reasons for denial included lack of experience with vision deficiencies, insufficient recent driving experience, or other issues such as unstable vision.

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) 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.