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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 21, 2022

New Alternative Vision Standard for Commercial Drivers

After years of issuing exemptions on an individual basis for commercial drivers with poor or no vision in one eye, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has adopted a new program for such drivers to become qualified.

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ArticlesJanuary 21, 2022

10 Things to Know About Entry-Level Driver Training Rules

Get answers to 10 top questions about the new rule imposing minimum training requirements for entry-level CDL drivers, set to take effect Feb. 7.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 8, 2021

State Licensing Offices and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: What Fleets Need to Know About the New Rule

A new rule designed to keep commercial drivers who fail drug and alcohol tests off the road is a win for trucking safety. Learn about the challenges still ahead.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2021

New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol Testing Restrictions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule closing a loophole in the federal drug and alcohol testing program.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicApril 14, 2021

Trucking Industry Groups Support Bill to Allow Younger Drivers

Over 100 companies and organizations in the trucking industry have expressed strong support of a new bill that proposes allowing drivers under the age of 21 to cross states lines.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2020

Commercial Drivers Get More Time to Renew Licenses, Medical Certificates

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the ability to get commercial licenses, permits, and medical cards renewed, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued another waiver.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 27, 2020

FMCSA Wants to Clarify How States Will Use Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule to clarify the role of state driver’s licensing agencies in closing a loophole in the federal drug- and alcohol-testing system for truck drivers.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2020

National Coalition Calls on Congress to Help Process CDLs, CLPs

A national coalition of trucking associations, fleets and driving schools is pressing Congress to take action to reopen driver's license facilities to deal with commercial driver license issues.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockMarch 31, 2020

FMCSA Eases Regulations for Learner's Permit Holders, CDL Applicants

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased the standards related to commercial learner’s permit holders and obtaining a commercial driver’s license.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Oregon Extends Grace Period for CDL Medical Certificates

Oregon announced that its Department of Motor Vehicles is extending the grace period for commercial driver license holders to file updated medical examiner certificates during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

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