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FMCSA grants third and likely final paper med cert waiver - Commercial Carrier Journal

Detected July 8, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

FMCSA grants third and likely final waiver for paper medical certificates, extending the deadline for drivers to transition to electronic versions.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 8, 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: The waiver expiration date is not specified in the excerpt; operators should monitor FMCSA announcements for the exact deadline.. 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 granted a third waiver allowing continued use of paper medical certificates beyond the previous deadline, but this is expected to be the final extension.

Who it affects

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

What you must do

Drivers and carriers should prepare to transition to electronic medical certificates (e-medical certificates) before the waiver expires.

Deadline

The waiver expiration date is not specified in the excerpt; operators should monitor FMCSA announcements for the exact deadline.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQUmdJdkpWS0pBVEN2cEJfUVlVVGNlMFlSNWRkWklEa2dVOER1MmJlZjRDSGdaWkJGam5rNVVta2VmN3gzQ0dVOTVIa3hZMzNSWXhzUE9MQi1pS18tZ3RIbUlfODd1S29TQTBRSEJGU1FlclhxM3VJVTRVV1dFX3AwSHBFT2xqc3RhN3RLMVZNMHBMbC1wcFBlTUItQQ?oc=5

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