FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates

FMCSA issues waiver as states struggle with medical certification changes

In the throes of a major update to medical certification for commercial drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver to help states and medical examiners comply with the new rules. In late June, the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Rule went into effect. The new regulations eliminate the need for drivers to carry a paper copy of their medical certification card, with medical examiners electronically su…

FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates

The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.

FMCSA issues temporary waivers to support NRII transition

WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is granting waivers allowing interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders and motor carriers to continue relying on paper copies of medical examiner’s certificates as proof of drivers’ medical certification for up to 15 days after the date the medical examiner’s certificate is issued. “Through this waiver, FMCSA recognizes that…

New CDL medical rules take effect

As of June 30, Illinois has joined the FMCSA National Registry Integration Initiative.

FMCSA to temporarily allow commercial drivers to use paper medical examiner certificates amid transition to electronic system

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced temporary regulatory relief amid the transition to a new electronic transmission process for commercial vehicle driver medical exam results. Paper Medical Certification Cards Okay For Now, Feds Say On July 14, 2025, the FMCSA announced a waiver to allow interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and motor carriers to continue r…