Paper med card waiver extended into October | $5M insurance minimum back on table - www.overdriveonline.com
FMCSA extends paper medical card waiver into October; $5M insurance minimum proposal is back on the table.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on August 23, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Truck drivers and motor carriers affected by medical card documentation requirements; all carriers concerned about insurance costs. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: October (exact date not specified). 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 waiver allowing paper medical cards is extended into October, and the $5 million insurance minimum is being reconsidered.
Who it affects
Truck drivers and motor carriers affected by medical card documentation requirements; all carriers concerned about insurance costs.
What you must do
Monitor FMCSA updates for the exact waiver expiration date and the status of the insurance minimum proposal.
Deadline
October (exact date not specified)
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