30 May 2025
🚛FMCSA Proposes CDL Standards Exemption for Military Technicians
Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties: Applicability to the Exception for Certain Military Personnel
Summary
FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations (FMCSRs) to allow dual-status military technicians to qualify for the exception for certain military personnel from commercial driver license (CDL) standards. This rulemaking responds to a petition for rulemaking submitted by James D. Welch.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed rule amends CDL exemptions for military technicians, potentially reducing training costs for military programs. This change could facilitate hiring and retention, impacting staffing and operational costs for military-related businesses.