Federal Register #FMCSA2026-0051

FMCSA Requests Comments on Hearing Exemptions for CMV Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on exemption requests for hearing-impaired individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory exemption process for individual drivers - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice concerns regulatory exemptions for 12 individual drivers - Notable Requirements: - Exemptions would allow hard of hearing and deaf drivers to operate CMVs across state lines - Exemptions valid for two years, subject to revocation for safety or compliance issues - Exemptions do not permit operation of passenger motorcoaches or buses - Exempted drivers must comply with specific reporting and operational restrictions - FMCSA is inviting public comments on these exemption applications

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces receipt of applications from 12 individuals requesting exemptions from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. If granted, these exemptions would allow hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines. The notice invites public comments on the exemption applications and outlines the qualifications of the applicants. The exemptions, if approved, would be valid for two years and include specific terms and conditions to ensure safety.

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