FMCSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resources

Below you will find FMCSA’s latest information, declarations, and resources in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. For information on the COVID-19 outbreak and the federal government response, please visit: Coronavirus.gov

Expansion and Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 

• Extension and Amendment of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 (September 1, 2021)

Federal Mask Requirement for Surface Transportation Providers

On January 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order imposing a mask requirement applicable to public transportation systems, rail, and van, bus and motorcoach service providers to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.  The CDC Order implements President Biden’s Executive Order 13998, Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel, “to save lives and allow all Americans, including the millions of people employed in the transportation industry, to travel and work safely.”

Resources: 

• US DOT Mask Requirement for Public Transportation FAQs
• Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel
• CDC Order: Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs
• CDC Federal Register Notice
• TSA COVID-19 hub
• TSA COVID-19 FAQs

FMCSA Hours of Service National Emergency Declaration
Learn more about FMCSA’s National Emergency Declaration for CMVs delivering relief in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

• September 11 Extension of Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration
• August 11 Extension of Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration
• July 13 Extension of Modified Expanded Emergency Declaration
• Extension of Expanded Emergency Declaration
• National Emergency Declaration
• Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
• Frequently Asked Questions Related to the FMCSA Emergency Declaration Part 2: 03/25/2020

Limited Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to Permit the Operation

• Limited Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 to Permit the Operation of Intermodal Equipment with Expired Annual Inspection Decals (July 16, 2020)

FMCSA Guidance on Leveraging Technology to Conduct Compliance Reviews

• FMCSA Guidance on Leveraging Technology to Conduct Compliance Reviews During COVID-19 Health Emergency (May 19, 2020)

Cross Border Transportation

• FMCSA Guidance on Cross-Border Transportation and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (August 31, 2021)

Information Regarding Local Shelter in Place and Restrictions on Movement

• FMCSA Guidance on Local Shelter in Place & Other Restrictions on Movement
• DHS Guide on Essential Workers
• CDC Guidance on New York City Truck Drivers & Delivery Workers

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Public Health Emergency Declaration Related to Covid-19

• Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Public Health Emergency Declaration Related to Covid-19 (May 6, 2020)

Questions & Answers on Voluntary Revocation of Operating Authority Registration

• Voluntary Revocation of Operating Authority Registration Questions and Answers (April 30, 2020)

FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Actions
Learn more about FMCSA’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) actions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers  Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (August 31, 2021)
• Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates During COVID-19 National Emergency (August 31, 2021)
• Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (August 31, 2021)
• Revised Expanded Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency (August 31, 2021)
• Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency (August 31, 2021)
• Waiver of Knowledge Test Training for Certain Third Party CDL Test Examiners in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency (October 1, 2020)
• Waiver of Knowledge Test Training for Certain Third Party CDL Test Examiners in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency (April 9, 2020)
• FMCSA CDL Waiver (March 24, 2020)
• FMCSA Enforcement Notice on Expiring CDLs

FMCSA Frequently Asked Questions Relating to the MCSAP Grant Program Expanded Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR §390.23 No. 2020-002 

• FMCSA Frequently Asked Questions Relating to the MCSAP Grant Program Expanded Emergency Declaration

State Drivers Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) 

• Notice of Enforcement Discretion Determination Concerning Certain Requirements for States in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384 (May 26, 2021)
• SDLA Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) (March 20, 2020) 
• Current Status of State Drivers Licensing Agencies

FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing

• Notice of Enforcement Discretion Determination: Random Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing (July 6, 2020)

Notice of Enforcement Discretion
FMCSA has issued a notice of agency discretion for motor carriers requesting temporary operating authority to provide direct assistance to emergency relief efforts for the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Notice of Enforcement Discretion

State Emergency Declarations
Learn more about state issued emergency declarations for the COVID-19 outbreak.

• Emergency Declarations by State

Additional Resources

• TSA - Exemption To Extend the Expiration Date of Certain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials
• FAQ about the TSA HME exemption
• General Information Regarding TSA Enrollment Services