FMCSA again extends paper medical card waiver for truckers as eight states fail to move to electronic system - cdllife.com
FMCSA extends the paper medical card waiver again because eight states have not yet transitioned to the electronic system, allowing truckers to continue using paper medical cards.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Truck drivers and motor carriers affected by the medical card waiver, especially those in the eight states that have not moved to the electronic system. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The waiver allowing paper medical cards has been extended again, meaning drivers can continue using paper cards instead of the electronic system for now.
Who it affects
Truck drivers and motor carriers affected by the medical card waiver, especially those in the eight states that have not moved to the electronic system.
What you must do
No immediate action required; continue using paper medical cards as permitted under the extended waiver.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text.
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