Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration July 30, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

FMCSA announces its decision to grant Covenant Transport Inc. and Landair Transport Inc., jointly doing business as Covenant Logistics, an exemption from the requirement for a commercial learner's permit (CLP) holder, while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), to be accompanied by a commercial driver's license (CDL) holder with the proper CDL class and endorsements seated in the front seat of the CMV. The exemption allows a CLP holder, who has passed the skills test but not yet received their CDL document, to drive a Covenant Logistics' CMV while accompanied by a CDL holder who is not in the passenger seat, provided the driver has documentation of passing the skills test. FMCSA has analyzed the exemption application and public comments and determined that the exemption, subject to the terms and conditions imposed, will maintain a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.