Federal Register #2026-07156

FMCSA Renews Hearing Exemptions for 13 Interstate Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

This notice announces the renewal of hearing requirement exemptions for 13 interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the Department of Transportation. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory exemption for individual drivers - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the action is the renewal of regulatory exemptions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Exemptions allow hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce - Exemptions are valid for two years, subject to terms and conditions - Drivers must report crashes and citations - Annual submission of certified driving records is required - Drivers are prohibited from operating motorcoaches or buses with passengers - FMCSA determined that these exemptions maintain an equivalent or greater level of safety compared to standard requirements - Drivers must carry a copy of the exemption while operating a CMV

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces the renewal of exemptions for 13 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. These exemptions allow hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue operating commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. The exemptions are valid for two years and include specific terms and conditions such as reporting crashes and citations, submitting annual driving records, and prohibiting operation of motorcoaches or buses with passengers. The decision follows a review of driving records and safety analyses, concluding that the exemptions maintain an equivalent level of safety.

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