FMCSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resources
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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
Expansion and Extension of the Modified Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002
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
FMCSA Guidance on Leveraging Technology to Conduct Compliance Reviews
Cross Border Transportation
- FMCSA Guidance on Cross-Border Transportation and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - (January 1, 2021)
- FMCSA Guidance on Cross-Border Transportation and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - (October 1, 2020)
- FMCSA Guidance on Cross-Border Transportation and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - (June 19, 2020)
- FMCSA Guidance on Cross-Border Transportation and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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
Questions & Answers on Voluntary Revocation of Operating Authority Registration
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 (January 1, 2021)
- Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (October 1, 2020)
- Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency – For States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (July 1, 2020)
- Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates During COVID-19 National Emergency (October 1, 2020)
- Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates During COVID-19 National Emergency (July 1, 2020)
- Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency (January 1, 2021)
- Waiver for States Concerning Third Party CDL Skills Test Examiners In Response to the COVID-19 Emergency - June 22, 2020
- Two-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (January 1, 2021)
- Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (October 1, 2020)
- Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (June 17, 2020)
- Revised Expanded Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency (December 15, 2020)
- Revised Expanded Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency (September 18, 2020)
- Expanded Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency (April 13, 2020)
- 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)
- Three-Month Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency – For States and CLP Holders Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (March 28, 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
State Drivers Licensing Agencies (SDLAs)
- Notice of enforcement discretion determination concerning certain requirements for states in 49 CFR parts 383 and 384 (January 1, 2021)
- Notice of Enforcement Discretion Determination Concerning Certain Requirements for States in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384 (September 18, 2020)
- Notice of Enforcement Discretion Concerning Certain Requirements for 10-Day State Notification and other Actions on Driver License Records (April 17, 2020)
- SDLA Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
- Current Status of State Drivers Licensing Agencies
FMCSA COVID-19 Drug & Alcohol Testing
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.
State Emergency Declarations
Learn more about state issued emergency declarations for the COVID-19 outbreak.
Additional Resources