FMCSA Extends Paper Medical Card Exemption … Again - truckinginfo.com
FMCSA has extended the exemption for paper medical cards, allowing drivers to continue using paper versions instead of electronic records.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on August 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All commercial drivers and trucking companies relying on paper medical cards. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline mentioned for the exemption extension.. 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 exemption for using paper medical cards has been extended, allowing continued use without immediate transition to electronic records.
Who it affects
All commercial drivers and trucking companies relying on paper medical cards.
What you must do
Continue using paper medical cards as allowed under the exemption; prepare for future changes regarding electronic records.
Deadline
No specific deadline mentioned for the exemption extension.
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