FMCSA Reviews Seizure Policy
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is reviewing the agency’s current seizure medical policy with an eye toward possibly eliminating a requirement that truck drivers with the condition request a special exemption from the agency.
FMCSA Medical Board to Discuss Driver Seizure Policy
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration medical advisory board is planning to discuss possible changes to the agency’s strict requirement for truck drivers with a history of seizures to be granted special exemptions before getting behind the wheel.
FMCSA Expands COVID-19 Waiver to Accommodate CDL Skills Tests
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has expanded its COVID-19 emergency declaration to allow examiners to conduct commercial driver license skills tests without being physically in the truck, using such technologies as in-cab cameras, online testing and cellphones.
Small-Business Group Seeks Limited Relief From Surety Bond Requirement
Federal trucking regulators are seeking comments on a petition filed by the Small Business in Transportation Coalition asking for a five-year exemption from the $75,000 surety bond or trust fund requirement for small property brokers and freight forwarders.
FMCSA Issues Guidance for Drug Testing During Emergency
Federal trucking regulators have issued “reasonable flexibility” guidance for motor carriers and drivers to follow for drug and alcohol testing during the COVID-19 emergency.
FMCSA Issues COVID-19 Waiver for Truck Drivers With Learner Permits
Federal trucking regulators have issued a three-month waiver that will allow truck drivers with commercial learner permits to operate during the COVID-19 emergency without a commercial licensed driver in the front seat of the cab, provided the CDL driver is in the truck.
Trucking Stakeholders Offer Suggestions to FMCSA for Large-Truck Crash Study
Trucking industry trade groups and other stakeholders have made a variety of suggestions to federal trucking regulators about how they should design and conduct a new major study to identify factors contributing to reportable large-truck crashes.
FMCSA Grants Limited Exemptions for Expired CDLs, Medical Cards
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on March 24 issued a formal notice that it will not take enforcement action for certain expired commercial driver licenses, learner permits and medical certifications through June 30.
FMCSA Postpones Truck Safety Summit Over Coronavirus
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is postponing its Truck Safety Summit due to coronavirus-related concerns.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Operational After Technical Difficulties
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is functioning normally after experiencing connectivity issues that rendered the system unable to validate commercial driver licenses.