Notice 5 May 2025 regulatory compliance, transportation, fmcsa, epilepsy, driver exemptions, commercial motor vehicles

🚚FMCSA Renews Driver Exemptions for Epilepsy and Seizures

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

Learn More
Regulatory Compliance, Employment Initiatives 15 Jan 2025 compliance, transportation, fmcsa, fmcsr, driver exemptions, hearing impaired

🚚Renewal of Driver Hearing Exemptions by FMCSA Announced

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 13 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.

Learn More