Source: RESPONSIBLE AG, 1/11/21


The Department of Transportation (DOT) has extended the waiver for expiring commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and permits, as well as non-CDL licenses, for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, until February 28, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, some CMV drivers have been unable to renew their licenses and are unable to provide medical certificates to their state driver licensing agencies, many of which are experiencing greater than normal employee absences, reduced hours of operation or closed offices. In addition, many medical providers have canceled regularly scheduled appointments, preventing drivers from making appointments for physical examinations with medical examiners who comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Drivers claiming relief under this waiver must continue to carry a paper copy of their expired medical certificate.

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