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Regulation

FMCSA Exempts Drivers with Epilepsy

FMCSA exempts 12 individuals with epilepsy from certain medical requirements

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

FMCSA Renews Exemptions

FMCSA renews exemptions for 13 drivers with epilepsy and seizure disorders to operate CMVs

📅 Jul 10, 2026
ELD / Hours of Service

FMCSA Rescinds ELD Manual Rule

FMCSA rescinds rule requiring ELD manuals in commercial vehicles, easing regulatory burden

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

FMCSA Denies Exemptions

FMCSA denies 52 exemption applications for drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

FMCSA Amends Inspection Report Rules

FMCSA simplifies inspection report process for motor carriers and intermodal equipment providers

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

FMCSA Seeks Exemptions

FMCSA reviews applications for exemptions from epilepsy regulations

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

FMCSA Removes Self-Reporting Requirement

FMCSA simplifies regulations for commercial drivers, eliminating self-reporting of motor vehicle violations

📅 Jul 10, 2026
ELD / Hours of Service

FMCSA Considers HOS Exemption

Lone Star Haz Mat Response seeks hours of service exemption for hazmat response drivers

📅 Jul 10, 2026
ELD / Hours of Service

FMCSA Seeks Comment on HOS Exemption

Mainline Services seeks exemption for employees responding to unplanned rail events

📅 Jul 10, 2026
ELD / Hours of Service

HOS Relief Requests

Companies request longer-term exemptions from HOS regulations

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Permits & Routing

Georgia Port Upgrade

New freight link to enhance oversize load transportation in Georgia

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

AEB Rulemaking Resumes

AEB rulemaking to resume after FMCSA and NHTSA pause, impacting heavy vehicle safety

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

English Proficiency Rule

Thousands of out-of-service orders issued for English-proficiency violations

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

VA Seeks CDL Exemption

FMCSA seeks public comment on Virginia's CDL exemption request

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

FMCSA Considers Exemptions

FMCSA considers exemptions for hard of hearing and deaf drivers to operate CMVs

📅 Jul 10, 2026
Regulation

FMCSA Renews Exemptions

FMCSA renews exemptions for 38 individuals from hearing requirement

📅 Jul 10, 2026
ELD / Hours of Service

FMCSA Revokes 10 ELDs

FMCSA revokes 10 ELDs, highlighting concerns over device compliance and registry issues

📅 Jul 10, 2026