Federal Register #FMCSA20250026

FMCSA Grants Hearing Requirement Exemptions for 18 Individuals to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles

This announcement details the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) decision to grant hearing requirement exemptions for commercial motor vehicle operation: - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - Action: - Regulatory exemptions granted to 18 individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf - Exemptions allow operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce - Products/Services Requested: - No products or OEMs are involved; this is a regulatory exemption for individuals - Service: Exemption from hearing requirement in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) for 18 individuals - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Exemptions are valid for two years - Individuals must report crashes and convictions, submit annual certified driving records - Exemptions do not permit operation of motorcoaches or buses with passengers - FMCSA determined safety standards are maintained based on individual driving records and safety analyses - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are referenced in this action

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted exemptions to 18 individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These exemptions allow these individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The decision is based on safety analyses and driving records, concluding that these exemptions maintain an equivalent or greater level of safety. The exemptions are valid for two years, from January 25, 2026, to January 25, 2028, with specific terms and conditions including reporting requirements and restrictions on operating motorcoaches or buses.

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