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Business · 16/01/2026Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption Renewal From Charles Machine Works, Inc.

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) seeks public comment on Charles Machine Works, Inc.'s (CMW) application to renew a 5-year exemption from using gravity-fed or siphon-fed fuel systems on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) when stationary.

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Business · 9/10/2026

FMCSA Receives Applications for Exemptions from Epilepsy Prohibition for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from seven individuals seeking exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) despite having epilepsy or seizure disorders. The exemptions would allow these individuals, who have experienced seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication, to drive CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Business · 9/14/2026

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for CFM International Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) to address a safety issue with certain CFM International, S.A. (CFM) Model CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines, which have experienced honeycomb separation from the surface of high-pressure turbine (HPT) inner stationary seals, prompting multiple reports and prompting the FAA to issue this proposed AD to ensure the safe operation of these aircraft engines.

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