🚚FMCSA Denies ICD Exemptions for Commercial Drivers
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to deny the applications of two individuals treated with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) who requested an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) prohibiting operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce by persons with a current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope (transient loss of consciousness), dyspnea (shortness of breath), collapse, or congestive heart failure.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The regulatory text informs business owners in the transportation sector about denial of exemptions for drivers with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD), which impacts compliance with safety regulations for commercial motor vehicle operation. This could lead to labor challenges or increased hiring restrictions for affected drivers.