medical card expired

oh i guess i didn't realize you had to show your card to the DMV when renewing your CDL.. I live in Ohio and have never had to do that either.. renewed my CDL twice now without showing them any type of physical card.

 

OK, this is something I know first hand about.

Some states require you to hand deliver a copy of the long form to MVD. AZ is one of them. When I had my physical, I just sent in a copy of the card. Well they sent messages which I did not get and revoked my CDL. I was not driving at the time so I did not know.

I got medical coverage again and got the physical, brought it to MVD and they said I did not have a CDL anymore. WHAT???!!! What do I do now? They said you can apply for a permit and start over. Now keep in mind this is over a year, that is the cut off point. Long story short, the supervisor fixed it for me after some begging and getting them some forms.

So if you medical card is expired for 3 months, get a copy of the long form and get to MVD ASAP. There is a fine for it expiring, mine was $10.

Also make sure to keep that card on you at all times while driving!

Take care, Larz

 

Dmv didn't ask for it when I got mine... but it could be different through different states

 

In Alabama you have to have the long form present when adding Hazmat to a current class A CDL. You have to also have the back ground check done before adding Hazmat. As far as renewing a Class A CDL you just pay the fee and renew it.

 

I've never had them ask me in Ohio.. of course I live in a small town, that could make a difference

 

Why ask on this forum about if you need to get it to the DMV? Got a phone? Call them and ask! That's the FASTEST and easiest way I can think of!

 

I have a CDL but no medicical card, I dont drive trucks just yet. Do i need to get it asap?

 

Double check with your MVD, but I would say yes!

 

Larz is right. Here in AZ. You get a letter from DMV telling you that your physical is about to be out dated. I go to dmv and get there forms. some doctors have there own. I take it to dmv office. They will make copies off your original. Don't let them have the original to keep. out sice of wickenburg a few years ago. they were pulling trucks in for inspection. I got out to get the paper work for the tanker. The driver behind me got arrested. He didn't have a cdl or a health card. He had a load on his rig.