medical card expired?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by TheDude1969, Aug 31, 2013.

  1. TheDude1969

    TheDude1969 Heavy Load Member

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    I just noticed my DOT medical card expired 2 months ago <---I know I'm slow (no additional comments needed :biggrin_25522:)

    Wondering if I should take my butt to quick care clinic today and spend $200 or wait for GP appointment $35 a week from Monday. What happens if caught?
    Also remember something about linking medical card w/ drivers license, how does that work? (I renewed just before that notice) Fill me in please.
     
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  3. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    What state do you live in? Your CDL is invalid now and the penalties are rather huge if you get caught driving (1 year suspension). Also where are you now and I'll find you a cheap place to go.
     
  4. teqntexas

    teqntexas Medium Load Member

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    how lucky do ya feel? pretty sure it'd be csa points somewhere, driver fitness maybe?
     
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  5. TheDude1969

    TheDude1969 Heavy Load Member

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    CDL invalid... nuff said, I'll get my arse moving today, no matter the cost.

    Last question, I've always taken truckstop DOT papers to GP and he signs them. Now with linking to CDL I then take these papers to DMV correct, or is this somehow electronic now?
     
  6. Casual Trucker

    Casual Trucker Medium Load Member

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    Dude bad move........$200 is cheap VS. Going through the nightmare of getting caught...I don't think you can get a copy of your MVR now from the DMV Because they might confiscate your CDL as soon as they read the computer screen..But I wouldn't go there before getting the physical done.Just in case I got Lucky and there was some kind of probationary period.You may have an invalid CDL. Try and call OOIDA 800-444-5791 & see what they tell you first. Good Luck Dude

    Linking your physical to your CDL is done @ The DMV you give them a copy of the medical form and they sign your medical CARD Just thought of something today is Saturday so you R Maybe out luck .... go to Click here and see what you can do today
     
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  7. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    Most chiropractor places give them for under $50
     
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  8. Oaker

    Oaker Medium Load Member

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    Depending upon your State... once you have your Med-Cert, you may be able to get the needed form "CDL Self-Certification Authorization" (in Ohio it was BMV - 2159) and fax or e-mail it in.

    Hopefully, no harm... no foul.
     
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  9. fr8te_sh8ker

    fr8te_sh8ker Medium Load Member

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    Pay the $200 because you're already on borrowed time.

    I'm on the east coast and clinics charge under $100 for DOT.
     
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  10. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Do a google search on (city, state) DOT physical walk in clinic and you might find one for $40-50. Being Saturday does't help much. Good luck and lay low. :)

    The doctor should have the long form and certificate. You can print them off of the FMCSA website under the medical link.
     
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  11. Casual Trucker

    Casual Trucker Medium Load Member

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    Great Idea they will be open on Saturday Thanks dude6710 totally about what I used to call the corruption clinic because of how long it took them to fix my back
     
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