Non-Domiciled CDL 2026 Final Rule FAQs

FMCSA-CDL-Non-Domiciled-CDL-2026-Final-Rule-FAQs(2026-02-18)

Non-Domiciled CDL 2026 Final Rule FAQs

Question 1: Which classes of admission are eligible to obtain a non-domiciled CDL...

One definition of CMV is a vehicle “designed to transport” 16 or more passengers, including the driver. Does that include standing passengers if the vehicle was specifically designed to accommodate standees?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 4: One definition of CMV is a vehicle “designed to transport” 16 or more passengers, including the driver. Does that include standing passengers if the vehicle was specifically designed to accommodate standees?

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Does the definition of a CMV in § 383.5 of the CDL requirements include parking lot and/or street sweeping vehicles and is a driver of such a vehicle required to have a CDL?

§383.5 - Definitions  

Guidance Q&A Question 3: Does the definition of a CMV in § 383.5 of the CDL requirements include parking lot and/or street sweeping vehicles and is a driver of such a vehicle required to have a CDL?

Guidance: If the GVWR of a...

Would a tillerman, a person exercising control over the steerable rear axle(s) on a CMV, be considered a driver or a person who operates a CMV and be subject to applicable CDL regulations?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 24: Would a tillerman, a person exercising control over the steerable rear axle(s) on a CMV, be considered a driver or a person who operates a CMV and be subject to applicable CDL regulations?

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Is a person who grows sod as a business considered a farmer and eligible for the farmer waiver?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 23: Is a person who grows sod as a business considered a farmer and eligible for the farmer waiver?

Guidance: Yes, the State has the discretion to recognize the growing of sod as a farming activity...

May a State exempt CMV drivers employed by farm cooperatives from the CDL requirements under the farmer waiver (§ 383.3(d))?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 22: May a State exempt CMV drivers employed by farm cooperatives from the CDL requirements under the farmer waiver (§ 383.3(d))?

Guidance: No. The waiver covers only operators of farm vehicles which...

May a State exempt CMV drivers employed by a partnership, corporation or an association engaged in farming from the CDL requirements under the farmer waiver (§ 383.3(d)) or is the waiver only available to drivers employed by a family-owned farm?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 21: May a State exempt CMV drivers employed by a partnership, corporation or an association engaged in farming from the CDL requirements under the farmer waiver (§ 383.3(d)) or is the waiver only available to drivers employed...

May a farmer who meets all of the conditions for a farm waiver be waived from the CDL requirements when transporting another farmer’s products absent any written or verbal contract?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 20: May a farmer who meets all of the conditions for a farm waiver be waived from the CDL requirements when transporting another farmer’s products absent any written or verbal contract?

Guidance: No....

Are custom harvesters who harvest trees for tree farmers eligible to be considered “custom harvesters” for purposes of the FRSI waiver from selected CDL requirements?

§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 19: Are custom harvesters who harvest trees for tree farmers eligible to be considered “custom harvesters” for purposes of the FRSI waiver from selected CDL requirements?

Guidance: Yes, if the State...

May a State (1) require an applicant for a CDL farmer waiver (§ 383.3(d)) to take HM training as a condition for being granted a waiver; and (2) reduce the 150-mile provision in the waiver to 50 miles if the driver is transporting HM?

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§383.3 - Applicability  

Question 18: May a State (1) require an applicant for a CDL farmer waiver (§ 383.3(d)) to take HM training as a condition for being granted a waiver; and (2) reduce the 150-mile provision in the waiver...