waiver News Updates

GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Extends Waiver for Paper Medical Certifications

The Aug. 21 extension offers a reprieve to drivers in the 12 states that missed a June deadline for transitioning to electronic medical certifications.

August 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

33 Vision-Impaired Drivers Seek Waivers to Drive Commercial Vehicles

A group of drivers who have clear vision in one eye, yet are blind or partially blind in the other eye, are asking a federal regulator to allow them to drive commercial vehicles on the interstates.

September 30, 2014
Business

McKee Foods’ Hours-of-Service Waiver Comment Period Closes

The comment period on a McKee Foods Transportation application for an hours-of-service waiver ended June 11 with 12 comments filed, total, including one from American Trucking Associations in favor.

June 17, 2014
GovernmentBusiness

Hay Bale Waiver Extended in Texas

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has extended the state’s height and permit waiver for transporting round hay bales, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles said.

March 18, 2014