Regulatory
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Issued by Transportation Department
What the record says
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 20 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
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