🚚Virginia Driver Exemption Renewal by FMCSA
Qualification of Drivers: Skill Performance Evaluation Program; Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Application for Exemption Renewal
Summary
FMCSA announces its decision to provisionally renew an exemption for truck and bus drivers who are licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and need a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) in interstate commerce. The exemption enables interstate CMV drivers who are licensed in Virginia and are subject to the Federal SPE certificate requirements to continue to fulfill the Federal requirements with a State-issued SPE certificate that qualifies such drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. The provisional exemption renewal is limited to six months. After a review of the public comments to this notice, FMCSA will issue a decision on whether the exemption should be renewed through July 3030.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The notice discusses the provisional renewal of an exemption for Virginia-licensed truck and bus drivers, impacting compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses relying on their services in interstate commerce. Businesses must adapt to these regulations to ensure their drivers remain compliant and eligible for operations.