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Under 26,001 Non-Cdl Setup (MEDICAL CARD QUESTION)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thereverend, Mar 8, 2014.

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  1. Mar 8, 2014 #1
    thereverend

    thereverend Bobtail Member

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    I have a UNDER 26,001 truck and trailer combo and a NON-CDL drivers license. Do I need a medical card? and can someone tell me what happens if you need one and don't have it and get stopped? Do you get pulled out of service, do they issue a citation or do they make you go get one there??? Just starting out so any help would be great!!!
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2014 #2
    8thnote

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    If you are not required to have a CDL, I don't see why a med card would be required. Don't quote me, as I'm just speculating, but I think you're fine without one.
     
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  4. Mar 8, 2014 #3
    thereverend

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    Thank you for the quick response.
     
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  5. Mar 8, 2014 #4
    RogerThat72

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    I know a guy that drives a class B type truck and it does in fact require a medical card but not a license. Weird.
     
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  7. Mar 8, 2014 #5
    madman118

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    If you ever have a question call your state's Highway Patrol or State Trooper hotline and ask. I've probably saved myself a ticket or two that way.
     
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  8. Mar 8, 2014 #6
    truckon

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    8thnote, GasHauler and Roadmedic Thank this.
  9. Mar 8, 2014 #7
    thereverend

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    Very confusing.. I have been driving a ROLLBACK that weighs 14,500 for years and been thru the DOT checkpoints several times and never been asked for a card but that was INTRAstate. Anyone know what happens if I get stopped and I am on a job and don't have one???
     
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  10. Mar 8, 2014 #8
    truckon

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    Whatever fines you get I'm sure Will be A LOT more $$$ then the $40 a card costs.
     
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  11. Mar 8, 2014 #9
    EtaN

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    Best bet is go get a DOT physical. Just to be safe
     
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  12. Mar 8, 2014 #10
    thereverend

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    That's the site I was looking @ and it confuses me.. Maybe it's just me but it's worded funky and I don't get it.. What would you say in my case? Truck and fully loaded trailer are under 26,001 and do not require CDL to drive.



     
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