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  • 2021-02019 — Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7767
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to renew the hearing requirement exemptions for nine individuals who drive commercial motor vehicles across states. This means these drivers, who are hard of hearing or deaf, can continue to operate their vehicles safely until November 2022. FMCSA evaluated their eligibility and found that they meet safety standards comparable to those with typical hearing abilities. The exemptions will remain active as long as the drivers comply with the set conditions and maintain safety standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is letting nine truck drivers who can't hear well continue driving their big trucks across states because they've shown they can drive safely, just like drivers who can hear. These drivers follow special rules to ensure they still drive as safely as anyone else.

  • 2025-05253 — Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13989
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is renewing exemptions for six drivers who are hard of hearing or deaf. These exemptions allow them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce despite not meeting the standard hearing requirements. The exemptions are valid for two years, starting February 28, 2025, and require the drivers to report any crashes or violations, and ensure they carry a copy of the exemption while driving. The FMCSA has determined that renewing these exemptions is likely to maintain a safety level comparable to, or greater than, the standard requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The FMCSA is allowing six people who can't hear well to keep driving big trucks across states safely for two more years. They have to carry a special permission paper with them while driving and tell the FMCSA if they get into any accidents or break any driving rules.

  • 2021-02014 — Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7773
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the Department of Transportation is renewing exemptions for 10 individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, allowing them to continue driving commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. These exemptions are based on FMCSA's assessment that the drivers meet safety standards equivalent to those required by the hearing rules in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The exemptions, effective starting December 16, 2020, will last for two years unless revoked for specific reasons, such as non-compliance or decreased safety levels.

    Simple Explanation

    The FMCSA is letting 10 drivers who can't hear very well continue driving big trucks on the roads between states. They believe these drivers are just as safe, even if they can't hear like other drivers, and will check in two years to make sure everything is still okay.