The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has renewed exemptions from the federal hearing requirement for 20 commercial motor vehicle drivers. The drivers are deaf or hard of hearing. The renewals let them continue operating CMVs in interstate commerce.
Key Points
- FMCSA announced its decision to renew hearing exemptions for 20 individuals.
- The exemptions apply to the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
- The requirement covers drivers of commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.
- The exemptions cover drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- The renewals allow these drivers to keep operating CMVs across state lines.
Why It Matters
Without the renewed exemptions, these 20 deaf or hard of hearing drivers would not meet the FMCSRs' hearing standard for interstate CMV operation.