EXTENSION OF THE MODIFIED EXPANDED EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2020-002 UNDER 49 CFR 390.25

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov

NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT POLICY REGARDING EXPIRING DRIVER'S LICENSES AND MEDICAL EXAMINER'S CERTIFICATES DURING COVID-19 NATIONAL EMERGENCY

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2020-06

FMCSA Extends National Emergency Declaration Until June 14

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov

FMCSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resources

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/COVID-19

CDC Guidelines for Truck Drivers

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/long-haul-trucking.html

Expanded Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov

Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/waiver-states-concerning-third-party-cdl-skills-test-examiners-response-covid-19

Expanded Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR 390.23 No. 2020-002 (Relating to COVID-19)

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/expanded-emergency-declaration-under-49-cfr-ss-39023-no-2020-002-relating-covid-19

Notice of Enforcement Discretion: Operation of Commercial Food Trucks in Federally Funded Interstate Highway Rest Areas

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/media/noe.cfm

FMSCA Statement on State and Local Shelter in Place and Other Restrictions on Movement Relating to COVID-19

FMCSA State and local shelter and restricted movements related to COVID-19

FMCSA will exercise its enforcement discretion to not take enforcement action for the following: Expired CDL, CLP, Non CDL drivers' license and medical certification. This enforcement discretion shall expire 6-30-20.

1. 49 CFR 383.23(a)(2) - a CLP or CDL holder operating a CMV with an expired license, but only if the CLP or CDL was valid on February 29, 2020, and expired on or after March 1, 2020.

2. 49 CFR 383.37(a) -a motor carrier that allows a CLP or CDL driver to operate a CMV during a period in which the driver does not have a current CLP or CDL, but only if the CLP or CDL was valid on February 29, 2020, and expired on or after March 1, 2020.

3. 49 CFR 391.11(b)(5) - a CMV driver (i.e., CLP, CDL, or non-CDL license holder) or motor carrier that allows a CMV driver to operate a CMV during a period in which the driver's operator license has expired, but only if the driver's license was valid on February 29, 2020, and expired on or after March 1, 2020, and the driver is otherwise qualified to drive under 391.11.

4. 49 CFR 391.45(b) - a CMV driver or motor carrier that allows a CMV driver to operate a CMV during a period in which the driver does not have the current medical certificate as required by 49 CFR 391.45(b), but only if the driver has evidence of a medical certification that was valid on February 29, 2020 and expired on or after March 1, 2020.

UCR Recommends Enforcement Start on July 1

The recent crisis brought on by the widespread outbreak of COVID-19, UCR is requesting that states delay enforcement until July 1, 2020.

Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Statement on the REAL ID Enforcement Deadline moved to 10-1-21

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/26/real-id-enforcement-deadline

FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing Guidance

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/fmcsa-covid-19-drug-alcohol-testing-guidance

CVSA Road Check scheduled for May 5-7 postponed. Daily roadside safety inspections will continue.

https://www.cvsa.org/news-entry/2020-roadcheck-postponed/

Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Part 2

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/frequently-asked-questions-related-fmcsa-emergency-declaration-part-2-03252020

Enforcement Notice on Expiring CDLs and Medical Cards

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/enforcement-notice-expiring-cdls-32420

DOT Guidance on Compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations

https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/compliance-with-dot-drug-and-alcohol-testing-regulations#_ftn2

Notice of Enforcement Discretion - Emergency Declaration 2020-002 - COVID-19 - 03-20-2020 Temporary Operating Authority

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/notice-enforcement-discretion-emergency-declaration-2020-002-covid-19-03-20-2020

FMCSA Emergency Declaration Temporary Operating Authority

One of the provisions of the Expanded Emergency Declaration issued by the FMCSA is an option for Temporary (Interstate) Operating Authority. This operating authority will only apply to motor carriers providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts transporting supplies and equipment. For more information on applying for Temporary Operating Authority call us at 1-877-722-8059.

To apply for Temporary Operating Authority click here.

Ohio Blanket Permit

Ohio has issued a Special Blanket Permit for highways and bridges maintained by the Ohio Department of Transportation. This special permit will allow carriers providing direct assistance in transporting emergency items. There are no fees for this permit.  To download a copy click on the link below.

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Operations/Maintenance/Permits/Pages/Blanket-Truck-Weight-Waiver-Details.aspx

Be sure to also print out form OS 1/A 1/18 which must accompany each of these Special Blanket Permits in every power unit utilizing these permits. The OS 1/A 1/18 form may be downloaded from the link below.

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Operations/Maintenance/Permits/Anon/OS1A%2001-18An.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/frequently-asked-questions-related-fmcsa-emergency-declaration-03192020

Expanded Emergency Declaration under 49 CFR 390.23 No 2020-002

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov

Emergency Declaration Under 49CFR 390.23 No. 2020-002

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/emergency-declaration-under-49-cfr-ss-39023-no-2020-002