FMCSA Extends COVID-19 CDL, CLP Waiver
Waiver extended for certain CDL, CLP, med cert requirements

Members,

FMCSA announced it has extended the waiver for expiring CDLs, CLPs and medical certificates for interstate drivers. The waiver, which was set to expire June 30, has been extended until September 30.

The waiver:
  • Extends until September 30, 2020, the maximum period of CDL and CLP validity for CDLs and CLPs due for renewal on or after March 1, 2020; without requiring the CLP holders to retake the general and three endorsement knowledge tests.
  • Waives the requirement that CLP holders wait 14 days to take the CDL skills test.
  • Waives the requirement that CDL holders, CLP holders, and non CDL drivers have a medical examination and certification, provided that they have proof of a valid medical certification that expired on or after March 1, 2020.
  • Waives the requirement that, in order to maintain the medical certification status of “certified,” CDL or CLP holders provide the State Driver Licensing Agency with an original or copy of a subsequently issued medical examiner’s certificate, provided that they have proof of a valid medical certification that expired on or after March 1, 2020.
  • Waives requirements for State Driver Licensing Agencies to initiate a CDL/CLP downgrade or change the medical certification status to “not certified” upon the expiration of the medical examiner’s certificate, provided that the CDL or CLP holders have proof of a valid medical certification that expired on or after March 1, 2020.

Please note, this extension is for interstate drivers. The comparable waiver for California intrastate drivers expires June 30, 2020. CTA will notify members if the DMV extends the waiver for intrastate drivers. CDL holders are encouraged to use the DMV's virtual office to complete eligible transactions and visit the reopened offices for all other transactions.