CDL & Medical cert

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Mountainman444, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. Mountainman444

    Mountainman444 Light Load Member

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    OK, correct me if I'm wrong. There is a new reg that says you have to take your medical card to your State and have it tied to your CDL drivers license in their computer system. There is a deadline coming up (couldn't find out the date) that if you don't have it done they will pull your license. I went today and did it. You have to go back and redo it every time you get a new medical card. Has anyone heard of this or am I the only one who has done it? This is in Georgia but the way I understood it, it's nationwide.

    Just a heads up.
     
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  3. moosc

    moosc Road Train Member

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    Nationwide such bs there are threads on this. And I believe if I read correctly its been extended

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  4. Mountainman444

    Mountainman444 Light Load Member

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    I believe it's extemded to 2013 or 2014 for the states to get their crap together. But not for the drivers to get on board. I could be wrong though, I was once before.
     
  5. Wildcat74

    Wildcat74 Medium Load Member

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    Been mandatory for years in CA.
     
  6. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    All part of the long plan for years.


    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/cdl/cdl.htm
     
  7. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    It was Jan 30. Some states are implementing, some have a 2 year extension to get their act together. You can check on your individual states drivers license website. They show what is needed to bring with you.

    I know TN is.
     
  8. popmartian

    popmartian Road Train Member

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    LOUISIANA
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    DRIVER’S LICENSE


    CDL REQUIREMENTS


    INITIAL ISSUANCE: [FONT=Arial,Arial][FONT=Arial,Arial]
    • Valid picture driver’s license
    • Supplemental Application Form (DPSMV 2211) – Enclosure A
    • Current, complete Physical Examination (DPSMV 2219) or it’s equivalent
    • Proof of liability insurance on personally owned vehicle/s
    • Proof of Social Security number
    • Application fee is $15 (cash only) due at the time of application
    • Upon passing required test/s, applicant will be issued a 60 day learner’s permit.
    • Applicant is required to make an appointment with a CDL Third Party Examiner for administration of the skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic controls and road driving). A list of CDL Third Party Examiner’s is available at any Office of Motor Vehicles location.
    • Upon successful completion of the skills test, the Examiner will issue a Certificate of Successful Completion and place it in a sealed envelope to be presented to the CDL office for issuance. Tampering with this envelope may result in invalidation of your test.
    [/FONT][/FONT]
    • CDL RENEWALS:
    [FONT=Arial,Arial][FONT=Arial,Arial]
    • CDL driver’s license
    • Current, complete Physical Examination (DPSMV 2219) or it’s equivalent
    • Proof of liability insurance on personally owned vehicle/s
    • Testing is required for renewal of Hazardous Materials endorsement. Hazmat testing is only conducted at a full-service CDL issuing office.
    • Fingerprint background check must be within most recent 180 days.
    [/FONT][/FONT]
    • Fees (Cash only):
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    • Application fee (initial and renewal) $15.00
    • CDL driver’s license fee - $41.00 ($51.00 for Orleans parish)
    • Endorsements - $ 5.00 each
    • Parish fee (if applicable) - up to $3.00
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  9. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I don't know why everyone's crying about this. Ca./Az. and others been doing it forever. Drop by DMV and it takes a minute, or mail it in. Even as much as Ca. DMV is busy, the "check in here" gal will enter it in the system on the spot.
     
  10. losttrucker

    losttrucker Road Train Member

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    The reason some people like myself are crying for is because Ive been to 2 DMV's and called the number on the letter and have gotten 3 different answers about it. 1 laughed and said "they put the cart before the horse" dont worry about it until you get another letter. 1 said "what are you talking about, even after showing them the letter they were lost" The 3rd I called the main DMV and they said do it when your license expires.
     
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