FMCSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resources

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If you have questions or need further information on FMCSA’s COVID relief measures, please email the Agency at FMCSADeclaration@dot.gov.  

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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

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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)

• Extension of the Expanded Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 Under 49 CFR § 390.25 (May 26, 2021)

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Federal Mask Requirement for Surface Transportation Providers

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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.”

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Resources: 

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• 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

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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.

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• 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

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

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

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FMCSA Guidance on Leveraging Technology to Conduct Compliance Reviews

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

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Cross Border Transportation

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

• FMCSA Guidance on Cross-Border Transportation and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (May 26, 2021)

   Information Regarding Local Shelter in Place and Restrictions on Movement

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• 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

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

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

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Questions & Answers on Voluntary Revocation of Operating Authority Registration

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

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

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• 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)

• Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (May 26, 2021)

• Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates During COVID-19 National Emergency (August 31, 2021)

• Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates During COVID-19 National Emergency (May 26, 2021)

• Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (August 31, 2021)

• Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (May 26, 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)

• Revised Expanded Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency (May 26, 2021)

• Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency (August 31, 2021)

• Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency (May 26, 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

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

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

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State Drivers Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) 

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• 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

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FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing

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

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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.

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• Notice of Enforcement Discretion

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State Emergency Declarations

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

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• Emergency Declarations by State

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Additional Resources

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• 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

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Last updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2021