Seizure-Prone Truckers Seek Green Light for Big Rigs
Published Date: 3/27/2025
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Summary
The FMCSA got 32 requests from people with epilepsy or seizure disorders who want to drive big trucks across state lines. If approved, these folks—who take medicine and have had seizures—could legally hit the road again. This could open new job opportunities without messing with safety, and decisions will come soon!
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32 Drivers Seek Epilepsy Exemptions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) received 32 applications from people with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or seizure disorders asking to be exempted from the rule that bars persons likely to lose consciousness from driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. If the exemptions are granted, these 32 individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication would be allowed to operate CMVs across state lines.
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