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COVID-19 waivers and exemptions

Several pandemic-related waivers and exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have been extended another three months, but new restrictions apply.

The waivers and exemptions include those for:

Essential supplies: An exemption for the non-routine delivery of certain essential supplies now includes more types of commodities but is limited to being an exemption from the hour-of-service limits. Certain fuels, building supplies, and related materials are now covered by the exemption, but users must report certain information to the FMCSA every month.
CDLs: A waiver for drivers whose commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP) expired on or after March 1, 2020, remains in place in states that choose to honor it.
Medical cards: A waiver is in place for drivers whose medical certificate was valid for at least 90 days and expired on or after June 1, 2021.
CLPs: Waivers from certain other restrictions placed on CLP holders, such as the 14-day waiting period for taking a skills test, also remain in place through the end of November.

Drivers and motor carriers should review the FMCSA’s official waiver/exemption documents to learn all the conditions that need to be met to qualify for the waiver or exemption. They should also document their use of the waiver/exemption in case of an audit

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