For
more information: (503)
373-0000, option 1 for information about over-dimension loads; (503)
378-6699 for information about registration services
Some waivers have been modified
Sept. 18, 2020
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its COVID-19-related waivers for commercial driver licensing, commercial learner’s permits and medical examination certificates through Dec. 31, 2020.
Read the full Sept. 18 extension here: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/waiver-response-covid-19-national-emergency-states-cdl-holders-clp-holders-and-0
Major changes to the waiver:
- Extends most provisions of the waiver through Dec. 31, 2020.
- Waiver covers drivers whose medical certification or variance expired on or after March 1, 2020, and before June 1, 2020, until Oct. 31, 2020.
- Waiver covers drivers whose medical certification or variance expired on or after June 1, 2020, until Dec. 31, 2020.
- FMCSA does not anticipate waiving the medical certification requirements beyond Oct. 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.
Additional federal waivers, notices and information
Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles 09/18/2020
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/three-month-waiver-response-covid-19-emergency-states-and-clp-holders-operating-1
This waiver expires on December 31, 2020.
Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates During Covid-19 National Emergency
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/notice-enforcement-policy-regarding-expiring-drivers-licenses-and-medical-examiners-0
Revised Expanded Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency 09/18/2020
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/revised-expanded-frequently-asked-questions-state-driver-licensing-agencies-and
For addition waivers, notices and information go to https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/COVID-19
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