Exemption Application: Commercial Driver's License; Jenifer Sanchez Vilchis

The commenter, a private individual, supports the proposed exemption for DACA recipients to obtain and renew Class B CDLs. They argue that these individuals are hardworking, meet all safety requirements, and are necessary to fill critical transportation roles like school bus drivers.

Stacy, a school bus driver, argues that Class B drivers should be exempt from the proposed CDL regulations because their responsibilities and training differ significantly from Class A drivers. She emphasizes that these rules are negatively impacting Class B drivers' ability to work and support their families.

The commenter, a DACA recipient and former school bus driver, requests that DACA recipients be allowed to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). She argues that she has a clean driving record, has undergone extensive training and background checks, and needs the license to provide for her family.

The commenter is a private citizen supporting the exemption for DACA recipients to obtain Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). They argue that these individuals are hardworking, undergo rigorous background checks for school bus driving, and should not be penalized for accidents caused by the trucking industry.

The commenter argues that school bus drivers (Class B) should be regulated differently than Class A commercial drivers due to the specific safety requirements and local oversight involved in transporting children. They recommend separating the two license types to allow Class B operators to work without the restrictions of federal regulations.

The commenter, a DACA recipient and experienced commercial truck driver, argues that DACA recipients should be allowed to retain their Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs). They highlight their long history of safe driving and argue that it is unfair to revoke these licenses for those who grew up in the country while allowing certain visa holders to work.

The commenter argues that Class B school bus operations are significantly safer than Class A trucking due to differences in vehicle design, training requirements, oversight, and driver stability. They emphasize that these distinctions should be considered in FMCSA policy discussions to ensure accurate evaluation of CDL categories and driver groups.

Jenifer Sanchez Vilchis, a DACA recipient and school-bus driver, is petitioning the FMCSA to amend or grant an exemption to a directive that limits Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) to specific visa holders. She argues that DACA recipients with valid work authorization meet all safety and training standards and that excluding them is arbitrary, discriminatory, and contributes to school-bus driver shortages.

The commenter is a school bus driver who argues that their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) should not have been revoked due to new regulations. They contend that they already undergo rigorous, certified training and maintain strict safety standards required by their school district.