May a State Driver’s Licensing Agency (SDLA) issue a non-domiciled CLP or CDL to an individual who is present in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy as a citizen of Mexico?

NOTE: Though this guidance was rescinded via an interim final rule published on September 29, 2025 (90 FR 46509, 46517), it remains in effect due to a stay order issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on November 13, 2025.  The order prevents the interim final rule...

FMCSA Advisory Committees

• Medical Review Board (MRB)
  Composed of five physicians, MRB provides recommendations to the FMCSA Administrator on physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers in interstate commerce. 
   
• Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC)

Applicability of the Registration, Financial Responsibility, and Safety Regulations to Motor Carriers of Passengers, 87 Fed. Reg. 68367 (November 15, 2022)

FMCSA-FR-87FR68367(2022-11-15)

Federal Register Title and Cite

Applicability of the Registration, Financial Responsibility, and Safety Regulations to Motor Carriers of Passengers, 87 Fed. Reg. 68367 (November 15, 2022)

The Federal Register...

Are there recommended best practices if a State permits a third party examiner to administer CDL knowledge tests?

FMCSA-STCDL-384-FAQ01(2023-02-13)

Part 384 – State Compliance with Commercial Driver’s License Programs

States' Voluntary Use of Third Party Knowledge Test Examiners

Third Party Knowledge Testing FAQ

Question 1:...

What are the physical qualification requirements for operating a CMV in interstate commerce?

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3, issued on February 28, 2020, and rescinded on March 22, 2022. See FMCSA-FR-87FR3390(2022-01-21).

FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3(2022-01-21)

Guidance Q&A

Question 3: What...

Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standard, 87 FR 3390 (Jan. 21, 2022)

NOTE:  This guidance revises the guidance published at 80 FR 22790 (April 23, 2015) and 83 FR 47486 (September 19, 2018) (FMCSA-FR-80FR22790.2015.04.23 and FMCSA-FR-83FR47486.2018.09.19, respectively), effective March 22, 2022. Please see revised guidance FMCSA-MED-391.41-Q3(2022-01-21)....

Questions and Answers Certification Policy for Employees Who Perform Inspections, Investigations, and Safety Audits (July 2022)

July 2022

Q1: Why was the policy issued?

A1: During the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Agency adjusted the requirements for maintaining...

Toolkit to Expedite Licensing

For FMCSA-Regulated Drivers: USE A FEDERAL CCF ONLY WHEN CONDUCTING DOT-REGULATED DRUG TESTS

DOT-regulated drug tests should only be administered to FMCSA-regulated drivers in one of the following categories:

Employers: Please share this notice with your...

May motor carriers use third parties to ask driver’s licensing authorities for copies of driving records to be examined during the carrier’s annual review of each driver’s record?

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q003, issued on March 12, 2015, and rescinded on May 9, 2022. See FMCSA-FR-87FR13192(2022-03-09).

FMCSA-DQ-391.25-Q003(2022-03-09)

§ 391.25 Annual inquiry and review of driving record.

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