COVID waiver again permits CDL extensions
Story Date: 9/2/2021

  Source:  ASMARK RISK MANAGEMENT NEWSLETTER, 9/1/21
 
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 November 30, 2021 in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

 

While many States have now reopened their State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLA), the delta variant has impacted the pace of return to normal customer service levels in some States.  As a result, some CDL holders may be unable to renew their CDLs or provide medical certificates to their SDLA.  DOT intends to review the status of this waiver as of October 1, 2021 and may act to terminate the waiver sooner if conditions warrant.

 

Drivers claiming relief under this waiver must continue to carry a paper copy of their expired medical certificate.  Asmark will continue to mark drivers that fall within the specified time-frame of the waiver as "Attention Needed" on Snapshots, as well as indicate the waiver's time frame on the monthly status reports.

 

Please Note: Drivers are strongly encouraged to obtain their renewed licenses and medical certificates as soon as possible. We also recommend checking with your State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) to see if they are following the federal waiver.

























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