27 Mar 2025
🚛FMCSA Exempts Drivers with Hearing Impairments from Regulations
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 10 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The exemption allows ten individuals with hearing impairments to operate commercial vehicles, increasing the available workforce in the trucking industry. This may enhance business operations and address labor shortages in this sector. Additionally, businesses must comply with the terms of exemption and ensure drivers meet regulatory conditions.