Deaf Drivers Win Exemption to Haul Freight Across State Lines
Published Date: 1/21/2025
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Summary
The FMCSA got requests from nine people who are hard of hearing or deaf, asking to be allowed to drive big trucks across state lines without meeting the usual hearing rules. If approved, these folks can hit the road legally and safely, showing that hearing isn’t the only way to be a great driver. This could open doors for more drivers and keep our highways moving smoothly.
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Hearing Exemptions for Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) received applications from nine people who are hard of hearing or deaf asking for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). If FMCSA grants these exemptions, those nine individuals would be allowed to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
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