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Ca CDL reinstatement

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Tryon.nico, Nov 16, 2019.

  1. Nov 16, 2019 #1
    Tryon.nico

    Tryon.nico Bobtail Member

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    So long story short, I got my CDL back in 2016, I got out of the trucking industry 2018. A few months later I went to add a motorcycle endorsement to my license and they wanted me to redo all the test so I said lets just downgrade and take only motorcycle test. Anyhow I know need a CDL again and I’m wondering if I can just reinstate or do I have to take permit and behind the wheel again?........sorry wasn’t that short
     
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  3. Nov 16, 2019 #2
    Chinatown

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    Oh, you downgraded; that's different.
    What's your plan; hit the road or local?
     
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  4. Nov 16, 2019 #3
    Atlaw4u

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    Call the DMV. In CO you can downgrade and reinstate within a year as long as you file a new medical card.
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2019 #4
    Tryon.nico

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    I got back into construction and I’m driving a freightliner step van with a different variety of trailers all over the 10k pound limit. I’m going in to dmv on Monday, hoping I can sweet talk them but if not ill just retest again
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2019 #5
    FlaSwampRat

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    I honestly can't say anything for California but I did the same thing and downgraded because"I'm done driving" but then got the itch to go out again and I had to start over with a permit and retest. This was in Florida so maybe it's different there but similar situation.
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2019 #6
    Hammer1113

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    Most states will only make you retest for hazmat.
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2019 #7
    Roadgeek395

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    In California if you downgraded your license you have to start over from scratch to get your CDL back
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2019 #8
    Hammer1113

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    Why doesn’t that surprise me. That state hates trucks, and the people that drive them.
     
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  11. Nov 17, 2019 #9
    Tx Countryboy

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    Texas same way. Start over completely.
     
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  12. Nov 17, 2019 #10
    Roadgeek395

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    California will do whatever they can to get more money out of you
     
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