Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 18 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 comm
| Agency | Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-02-20 |
| Summary | FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 18 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. |
| Document number | 2026-03357 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/20/2026-03357/qualification-of-drivers-exemption-applications-hearing |