FMCSA grants third and likely final paper med cert waiver - ccjdigital.com
FMCSA grants a third and likely final waiver for paper medical certificates, extending the transition period for electronic logging device (ELD) compliance.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on August 11, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers subject to FMCSA medical certification requirements. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text; check FMCSA official notice for details.. 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 issued a third waiver, likely the final one, allowing continued use of paper medical certificates beyond the previous deadline.
Who it affects
Commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers subject to FMCSA medical certification requirements.
What you must do
Monitor FMCSA announcements for the exact expiration date of this waiver and prepare to transition to electronic medical certificate submission.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text; check FMCSA official notice for details.
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