🚜FMCSA Renews CDL Exemption for U.S. Custom Harvesters' Drivers
Commercial Driver's License: U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc.; Application for Renewal of Exemption
Summary
FMCSA announces its final decision to renew the exemption granted to U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. (USCHI) from the intrastate restriction ("K") on commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for custom harvester drivers operating in interstate commerce for a five-year period. FMCSA's regulations provide an exception to the minimum age requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) controlled and operated by a person engaged in interstate custom harvesting. However, FMCSA's CDL regulations do not include a corresponding exception from the intrastate-only (or "K") restriction for these drivers. This exemption renewal continues relief from the CDL provision for five years.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The renewal exemption allows U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. drivers under 21 to operate in interstate commerce, impacting workforce availability and compliance with CDL regulations. This affects businesses in custom harvesting, ensuring access to younger drivers and reducing regulatory barriers.