27 Mar 2025
🚛FMCSA Renews Hearing Exemptions for Commercial Drivers
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for six individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The notice involves regulatory compliance requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers, specifically exemptions from certain hearing regulations for six individuals. This affects businesses in the transportation sector as it determines who is eligible to operate under these exemptions and their impact on operational capacity.