Lost my wallet

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by RogerThat72, Feb 24, 2024.

  1. fishonron

    fishonron Medium Load Member

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    That's where Google Drive comes to the rescue or with several other free cloud sites.
     
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  3. drivingmissdaisy

    drivingmissdaisy Road Train Member

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    I can't help you with your question, but I can recommend that you download the free app "camscanner". It allows you to scan and save anything free in PDF format or even email it to someone. We use it to scan BOL's on the road. Works really well, actually. I recommend people scan everything in their wallet, front and back. That way if it's lost you have copies immediately if you need them.
     
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  4. PaulMinternational

    PaulMinternational Road Train Member

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    Small lock box with copies in your truck. Where you need them.
     
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  5. Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    But aren't we still required to keep the original DOT medical certificate?

    I know we have to turn a "copy" in to the company & we are responsible for ensuring the DMV gets a copy scanned......... But aren't we still supposed to retain & keep the original filed away home/someplace?

    I keep my original in a file at home & I also keep a copy in the truck .... just incase "the DMV looses their wallet"..... I will have proof on hand that I indeed do have a valid med card on a roadside/scale.
     
  6. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    I guess if your state still issues cards.
     
  7. drivingmissdaisy

    drivingmissdaisy Road Train Member

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    Dude, my "original DOT medical" is simply an 8x11 sheet of paper printed at the doctors office. Nothing more. There is no stamp or embossing or anything identifying it as an original copy. So you can make 100 copies if you want and you wouldn't know which was the original.
     
  8. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Get a CAT S62. Waterproof, shock proof, a very rugged phone.
    You might still lose it, but you would not crush it or drown it.
     
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  9. fishonron

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    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    I'll check it out.
     
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  11. RogerThat72

    RogerThat72 Road Train Member

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    I went with A. Ask the DR office who performed the DOT the date is was taken and then added two year from the date to see when it expires. thank you
     
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