FMCSA extends emergency declaration through Dec. 31, 2020

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FMCSA extends emergency declaration through Dec. 31, 2020

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

 

 

trip check

For help determining authorized alternate routes, contact the agency’s Over Dimension Permit Unit, (503) 373-0000, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For current construction and travel information, visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 511.