Reinstate CDL question.

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  1. Apr 7, 2022 #1
    Moneyhungrytrucker

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    I currently have a valid Maryland class A CDL and a valid DOT medical card currently.

    So this is just a hopothetical question.

    I know if I let the medical card expire and dont renew my CDL will be downgraded to Class C.
    And I know if I dont renew the CDL drivers license before it expires my CDL will be downgraded to Class C.

    However how much time is allowed to lapse before I am required to attend CDL school all over again to get the CDL reinstated? As I said this is just a hopothetical question, I am still truckin right now.
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2022 #2
    buddyd157

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    since you live in MD, you'd be better served to check with your state's DMV. i have found all states have a very good CDL section.
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2022 #3
    kemosabi49

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    States are different so a call to your DMV is needed. Here in Arkansas, if I downgrade my CDL to a regular license I have one year to change my mind and get my CDL back without testing again.
    As far as your license getting downgraded for lack of a current medical, in most states you can self certify as either "Excepted Interstate" or "Excepted Intrastate" and your CDL will not be downgraded. You just can't drive commercially. All you would need to do to upgrade back is to get a new physical.
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2022 #4
    Eddiec

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    Maryland is one year from the time/date of the downgrade to a class C.
     
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  7. Apr 7, 2022 #5
    tscottme

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    What is the cost of renewing your CDL versus the cost of renewing a passenger car driver license? I'm guessing the difference is about $25 for 5 years or so. It is a hundred times easier to just renew your CDL and to self-certify you don't use your CDL in an operation that requires you keep a DOT card. It seems you are going to complicate your life over $20-30.
     
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  8. Apr 8, 2022 #6
    tscottme

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    From the MD web site
    CDL renewal fee $68
    Passenger Car DL $48
     
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