Epilepsy Waivers Fixed: Truckers Back on the Road
Published Date: 3/6/2026
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Summary
The FMCSA fixed some name and license details for 20 drivers with epilepsy who got special permission to drive big trucks across state lines. These drivers, who take seizure medicine, can keep working safely thanks to renewed exemptions. The corrections took effect on March 6, 2026, with no extra costs or delays for the drivers or companies involved.
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20 Drivers Allowed to Keep Driving
FMCSA renewed exemptions for 20 named commercial drivers who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication, allowing them to operate interstate commercial motor vehicles if they meet certain conditions. The correction fixing one misspelled name and one incorrect age/licensing state took effect March 6, 2026, and FMCSA states there are no added costs or delays for the drivers or their employers.
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