5 May 2025
🚚FMCSA Hearing Impairment Exemption Applications for CMV Drivers
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Summary
FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 26 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would 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 notice outlines the potential exemption applications for drivers with hearing impairments, directly affecting regulations impacting commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations. This may create opportunities for businesses to employ drivers who might otherwise be disqualified due to hearing standards, thereby expanding the labor pool.