DoT Medical

In 1974, Keyline laid me off due a recession. I therefore leased to Refrigerated Transport, but Keyline wanted me to stay qualified and sent me for a physical although I was not working for them. I needed a physical for Refrigerated. I ended up paying for the same physical Keyline paid for, in order to get a copy for Refrigerated.

 

I always got a long copy for myself and the medical facility sent a copy to the company.
Your old company must have something worked out with the facility to not give the drivers anything but the card.

 

Make a copy next time
Just in case someone else tried this

 

I would check and see if they filed it with DMV and you have a valid medical onfile, especially since they kept it. If you need one, there are plenty of cheap places to get one.

 

I usually make sure my name is on the line and PAY the cash for the exam. that way whoever owns the clinic and doctor etc etc no longer matters.

They ask me who is my employer (At orientation etc) I tell em, just me a walk in for refreshing of the Longform DOT exam.

If they dug in heels and have a problem with it, Im not going to be able to finish orientation with that company which sent me to the clinic. That's ok, there are thousands of trucking companies out there.