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CDL A already so why change states for new CDL...???

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Squirel, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. Apr 14, 2012 #1
    Squirel

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    Im a resident of AK. I own home here. I will work in lower 48 states OTR but my home is ALASKA. When time off I will either fly up to AK or stay with family in CA or AZ.
    Since Ive had my CDL A with all indorsments, why would I have to change my DL to the state where the terminal or school is?
    I called Marten for example and they said I'd need to surrender my AK CDL in order to work for them. Thats BS. I havent spoke to many others yet but has anyone had this happen?
    If you live in a different state than where your school or terminal is have you had to get a CDL for that state or for your residental state?
    Im confused :biggrin_25526:
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2012 #2
    MNdriver

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    no you should not have to....

    Ask them for the regulation that requires it.

    Or just check the box on them for "unacceptable" work conditions and move on.

    Did that more than once.
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2012 #3
    RebelChick

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    Not sure why they are telling you that???? I got my CDL in MO, but am a VA resident. I had to switch mine to my home state within 30 days.
     
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  5. Apr 14, 2012 #4
    fallinangel1950a

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    the CDL is federal now so you really dont have to change it I have a florida cdl A and just got it renewed and its good till 2019 so ill not change it and only about 3 companies so far has stated id have to change it but i found over 100 that dont expect you to and I live in miss. now
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2012 #5
    fallinangel1950a

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    there is a way around it with the companies that expect you to change it I have a home in florida and in miss i rent out the florida home so I can keep my florida cdl
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2012 #6
    Squirel

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    Thanks fallinangel, MNdriver & RebelChick :)
    Yea, I am not going to give up my residence here and my Alaskan status. I enjoy my hunting time, and will be danged if I have to pay a non-resident tag!
    After discussing this with DOT here in AK they said that unless it is a state regulation where the company is located there shouldnt be a problem. Fed regulation controls my CDL.
     
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