Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties: Applicability to the Ex
FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations (FMCSR) to allow dual-status military technicians to qualify for the exception for certain military personnel from commercial driver's license (CDL) standards. Dual-status military technicians are civilian technicians employed by military units to provide day-to
| Agency | Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Rule |
| Published | 2026-02-19 |
| Summary | FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations (FMCSR) to allow dual-status military technicians to qualify for the exception for certain military personnel from commercial driver's license (CDL) standards. Dual-status military technicians are civilian technicians employed by military units to provide day-to-day support such as training, maintenance, and other activities required to support the unit. They are required by statute to maintain membership in one of the Army or Air Force Reserve Components as a condition of their civilian employment. |
| Document number | 2026-03263 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/19/2026-03263/commercial-drivers-license-standards-requirements-and-penalties-applicability-to-the-exception-for |