Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:FMCSA-2015-0328
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — observed across 2 documents over 111 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The federal government is updating driver qualification standards and the process for truck drivers to apply for exemptions, including a new hearing procedure for handling disputes. If you run a trucking company, review the new application requirements and deadlines for any driver exemptions your business might need.
First seen
Jun 9, 2026
Last seen
Sep 28, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Stage timeline
Notice·Jun 9, 2026·91 FR 34881
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
comments close Jul 9, 2026#2026-11487
Notice·Sep 28, 2026·91 FR 61278
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
comments close Oct 28, 2026#2026-19810