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FMCSA allows even more time for use of paper medical certificates - Safety+Health Magazine

Detected July 15, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

FMCSA extends the deadline for using paper medical certificates, allowing more time for compliance with electronic certification requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All commercial motor vehicle drivers and motor carriers subject to FMCSA medical certification requirements. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: New deadline not specified; monitor FMCSA for updated date.. 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

FMCSA has extended the period during which paper medical certificates are accepted, delaying the mandatory transition to electronic submission via the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

Who it affects

All commercial motor vehicle drivers and motor carriers subject to FMCSA medical certification requirements.

What you must do

No immediate action required; continue using current paper certificates until the new deadline. However, plan to transition to electronic certification in the future.

Deadline

New deadline not specified; monitor FMCSA for updated date.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQRllha2dhWnRHWnFlakMxeHI1YVNKN21KVGFqUUdEZjVRaXBHUXlLUERmRVZqT25CY1c2MU1OZXpmWXlNZ3dLU05MNmw0N0EyRnB1cnlqbzU4YjZUQzgzQ1MydHg4OEpUeDlrTnhfTnZHa1g2VzdnbFF5bFgycVZNVU1FR2hTZkpZWjdqMUdlWC0za2p3dTJ2V1N2V0M4S3ZKTkx2cEZYb0xJZw?oc=5

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