Loomis Armored US Granted Renewal to Operate Vehicles with Welded‑Shut Cab Doors

What Changed: Exemption Renewal Granted

FMCSA has approved a renewal of Loomis Armored US’s exemption that allows the company to continue operating armored trucks with welded‑shut cab doors and two additional doors behind the cab. The renewal is effective October 14, 2026, and will expire on October 13, 2031.

Who It Applies To

The exemption applies specifically to Loomis Armored US, LLC (USDOT 252201). It covers armored commercial motor vehicles that use welded‑shut cab doors and have two extra doors behind the cab. The exemption does not extend to other carriers or vehicle types.

What Carriers Should Check

• Verify whether your fleet uses welded‑shut cab doors or similar configurations; if so, confirm whether you are covered by Loomis’s exemption or need your own.
• Check the effective dates: the renewal starts October 14, 2026 and ends October 13, 2031.
• Review FMCSA’s terms and conditions for the exemption, which state that safety levels must remain equivalent or greater than standard regulations.
• Consult FMCSA’s public docket (FMCSA‑2020‑0191) for detailed safety analysis and conditions.
• If you operate armored vehicles, confirm that your doors meet Section 393.203(a) requirements except where the exemption applies.
• Contact FMCSA’s Vehicle and Roadside Operations Division for clarification if needed.

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