FMCSA/DOT Issue National Emergency Waiver For CDL, CLP Holders, Interstate Commercial Vehicle Drivers
On September 18, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a national emergency waiver for states, CDL and CLP holders and interstate drivers operating commercial motor vehicles. Read waiver here.
The waiver–
— Extends most provisions of the waiver through December 31, 2020.
— Waiver covers drivers whose medical certification or variance expired on or after March 1 and before June 1, 2020, until October 31, 2020.
— Waiver covers drivers whose medical certification or variance expired on or after June 1, 2020, until December 31, 2020.
— FMCSA does not anticipate waiving the medical certification requirements beyond October 31, 2020, for drivers whose medical certification or variance expired before June 1, 2020.
— FMCSA urges these drivers to obtain a new medical certificate or variance as soon as practicable.
