Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Published Date: 4/14/2026
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The FMCSA has given 18 hard of hearing and deaf drivers a special pass to skip the usual hearing test and drive commercial trucks across state lines. This change started on January 25, 2026, and lasts until January 25, 2028. It opens new job opportunities without extra costs, showing that safety and inclusion can go hand in hand!
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