Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:FMCSA-2017-0059
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — observed across 2 documents over 0 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The federal government is changing the rules for how trucking companies can apply for exemptions to driver qualification requirements. Truck business owners should review the new application process and tell the government what they think by October 28 if it affects how they hire or manage drivers.
First seen
Sep 28, 2026
Last seen
Sep 28, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Comments close
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Stage timeline
Notice·Sep 28, 2026·91 FR 61274
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
comments close Oct 28, 2026#2026-19809
Notice·Sep 28, 2026·91 FR 61278
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
comments close Oct 28, 2026#2026-19810