Non-CDL use?

You'd be o.k. on the license but get the DOT inspection . I know of a member on another forum that uses his truck for similar purposes . I'll see if I can get any more info from his posts .

 

General applicability and definitions

§390.3 General applicability.

(f) Exceptions. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the rules in this subchapter do not apply to—
(f)(3) The occasional transportation of personal property by individuals not for compensation nor in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise;



General requirements and information

§390.33 Commercial motor vehicles used for purposes other than defined.
Whenever a commercial motor vehicle of one type is used to perform the functions normally performed by a commercial motor vehicle of another type, the requirements of this subchapter and Part 325 of Subchapter A shall apply to the commercial motor vehicle and to its operation in the same manner as though the commercial motor vehicle were actually a commercial motor vehicle of the latter type.
Example: If a commercial motor vehicle other than a bus is used to perform the functions normally performed by a bus, the regulations pertaining to buses and to the transportation of passengers shall apply to that commercial motor vehicle.


In other words, you still have to abide by the load, and truck requirements. Lights, straps, exhaust, blah blah blah.

 

If you are not commercial you aren't subject to FMCSR . No log book or medical card required . I'd get a medical card though just to avoid conflict with an LEO that doesn't know the regulations . There are too many of them out there .

 

Does your truck size require you to have a CDL?

(1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater

If it does, then you need a Med card.

 

BTW, there is no requirement for prostate check, and no needles involved in a DOT Phys.

 

You're young enough you shouldn't have any concern but often tests will reveal something that is curable when dealt with soon but would be terminal if detected only when symptoms appear .
My doctor took regular tests and told me I was in excellent health . A year and a half ago I took an insurance company physical to increase my coverage . I was rejected because the level of PSA indicated likely prostate cancer . Although I had regular blood work the doctor never tested for PSA .
A biopsy confirmed there was cancer but early detection and surgery resulted in a cure . I had surgery last February and followup tests show no sign of cancer .
Reading urology forums I read a post by a woman whose father was in his mid 40's and went to a urologist thinking he had a urinary infection . Testing showed he had advanced prostate cancer that was beyond the curable stage and he had less than a few months to live .
For cancer to be that far advanced at that age is unusual but testing is recommended for men in their 40's if they are African American or have history of prostate cancer in your family .
Viet Nam veterans should get Agent Orange testing at the VA . Prostate cancer has been linked to Agent Orange and you could be eligible for compensation .
Bottom line , a little discomfort with an examination and testing now could eliminate considerable discomfort later and possibly save your life .