Epilepsy Patients Seek Truck Driving Exemption Approvals
Published Date: 3/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The FMCSA got requests from 11 people with epilepsy or seizure disorders asking to drive big trucks across state lines. If approved, these folks—who take medicine and have had seizures before—could legally hit the road again. This could change the rules soon and open up new job chances without extra costs for drivers or companies.
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Exemptions for Truck Drivers with Epilepsy
The FMCSA received applications from 11 people with epilepsy or seizure disorders asking for an exemption from the rule that bars persons with conditions likely to cause loss of consciousness. If granted, these exemptions would let those 11 individuals—each of whom has had one or more seizures and is taking anti‑seizure medication—operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce.
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