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Needing Valid medical card to keep CDL

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by bowman316, Dec 28, 2015.

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  1. Dec 28, 2015 #1
    bowman316

    bowman316 Medium Load Member

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    So last year I got out of trucking, and am working a desk job now. But I still have my CDL, and want to keep it, just in case. But I just got a letter from the state of FL saying I need to get a new physical, or give up my CDL. Seems kind of silly, since I'm not currently using my CDL, and any company that hires me would require a new physical anyway. But I guess I have to get my own physical to keep my CDL.

    Just seems like more unnecessary govt regulation.
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2015 #2
    Jumbo

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    Without a new medical card your CDL wont be valid. Try applying for a new job without a valid CDL.
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2015 #3
    blairandgretchen

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    You may be able to go into the DMV and have them 'suspend' your CDL privelege from your liscense pending a return to trucking and a valid medical cert. We did this in Missouri for my wife, $2 fee applied - may not be applicable in all states.
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2015 #4
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Just recertify as one of the "exempt" options, thereby negating the need for a physical. IF you ever do decide to get back behind the wheel, be sure to have a new physical AND recertify again to the appropriate option.
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2015 #5
    bowman316

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    Thank you! that worked like a charm! I just said I was excempt and only doing intrastate. Did it all online.
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2015 #6
    Mark Kling

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    Most states will allow you to Self-Certify (DMV), thus allowing you to hold your CDL, but not needing a Medical.

    NC now puts a Restriction K, Intrastate on your License.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2015 #7
    strollinruss

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    Just go get physical. Someone might need some weekend help or some emergency may come up where you could make some cash and you'd be ready this way.
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2015 #8
    201

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    Hi bowman, not sure about Fla. but in Wis. I chose Tier 4 on the self exam thing, and kept my CDL, ( possibly grandfathered because I held a CDL since 1996) but can't leave the state in a class 8 vehicle without a med card, which is fine by me.
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2015 #9
    bowman316

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    I wish I could find a part time truck driving job. Like just 1 day a week, or here and there when ever they need me. seems like most are full time.
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2015 #10
    strollinruss

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    Just don't sell yourself short by not being ready if a great opportunity pops up. If they need someone for anything you have to be ready to act right away.
     
    strollinruss, Dec 28, 2015
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