FMCSA to allow CDL holders to rely on paper medical certificates through October amid transition - cdllife.com
FMCSA allows CDL holders to use paper medical certificates through October during the transition period.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on September 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All CDL holders and trucking operators relying on medical certification. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: End of October 2023.. 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
CDL holders can continue using paper medical certificates instead of transitioning to electronic formats until the end of October.
Who it affects
All CDL holders and trucking operators relying on medical certification.
What you must do
Ensure that all drivers have valid paper medical certificates until the deadline.
Deadline
End of October 2023.
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