In its new guidance for cross-border transportation, the FMCSA address two specific topics: its waiver issued July 1 and its Notice of Enforcement Policy issued June 15. (Scroll down for more information on those.) This new guidance does not serve as a law, but is meant to clarify existing requirements of the law.
In accordance with 49 CFR 383.23(a)(1) and 391.41(a)(1)(i), the FMCSA’s July 1 waiver continues to recognize the validity of commercial driver’s licenses issued by Canadian Provinces and Territories and Licencias Federales de Conductor issued by the United Mexican States, in accordance with 49 CFR part 383. Additionally, the FMCSA’s Notice of Enforcement Policy Regarding Expiring Driver’s Licenses and Medical Examiner’s Certificates during the COVID-19 National Emergency also continue to recognize the validity of commercial driver’s licenses issued by Canadian Provinces and Territories and Licencias Federales de Conductor issued by the United Mexican States, in accordance with 49 CFR part 383.
Read the FMCSA’S July 1 Waiver.
Read the FMCSA’s Notice of Enforcement of Enforcement Policy.