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FMCSA renews voluntary driver medication form for medical examiners
The form helps medical examiners check if prescribed drugs affect driving safety. Comments on the renewal are due by October 15, 2026.
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Hearing exemptions renewed for 12 interstate truck drivers
The renewals cover drivers who do not meet the standard hearing test. They remain valid until March 4, 2028, and require annual driving record submissions and…
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Seizure disorder exemptions granted to 14 commercial drivers
The exemptions apply to 14 specific individuals and expire on April 21, 2028. Carriers hiring these drivers must follow strict reporting and medical exam rules.
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Comments due Oct 9 on driver epilepsy exemption requests
Carriers and drivers may submit feedback on safety concerns before the October 9 deadline. The agency will review each medical case individually.
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FMCSA Denies Seizure Disorder Exemptions for 18 Applicants
The agency reviewed medical records and driving histories for each case. Carriers should verify that drivers with seizure histories meet federal medical…
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Four drivers seek exemption to drive with epilepsy or seizure history
Carriers and drivers can submit comments on these applications by October 8, 2026. The exemptions would allow the applicants to operate commercial vehicles…
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FMCSA seeks comments on renewal of diabetes assessment form
The form helps medical examiners check if drivers with non-insulin-treated diabetes meet safety standards. Comments on the renewal must be submitted by October…
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