5 May 2025
🚚FMCSA Renews Hearing Requirement Exemptions for CMV Drivers
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 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 renewal of exemptions for drivers from hearing requirements directly affects compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for businesses that operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This enables businesses to maintain a workforce that may have historically faced operational limitations due to such regulations.