Cdl no longer valid because of a lapse of 6 months and no medical card in Virginia.

Another trucking scam to generate revenue.
Too bad so many people,are willing to work,for so little,and put up with all this bs.
Good thread though,I was planning to take a few months off to do some home improvements.
Didnt think Id have to keep my medical card current.

 

In Tennessee they give you 5 years to get your med card unless your cdl expires before then..
I know because my wifes card had expired over 3 years...

 

That is very strange. I had a class B CDL (so might be different because of that) that I used from 2006-2008. From 2008-2016 I didn't have a valid medical card but renewed the CDL just fine with my endorsements. When I went for class A permit, I didn't have to test on anything but combination vehicles. This is all in VA

I'd consider calling the dmv and getting a second opinion

Edit: I should add that I renewed the CDL in 2012 without a medical card and it wasn't an issue at all. I was just told that I'd need to get a medical card if I ever wanted to use it for a job again and id be good to go.

 

This is true. I received a letter some years ago from the Iowa DOT saying I had to come in and check Interstate or Intrastate driving since I never renewed my medical card after the one driving job I had for 6 months about 12 years back. (Straight truck route) If I didn't I'd get my cdl bumped down.

Edit: Also went in yesterday take the combinations, tanker, double triple tests because I start at the community college Monday to go for a Class A license. Couldn't believe you needed a birth certificate, SS card and 2 pieces of mail with your name and address to get a permit. (Federal law went into effect last year I guess.)

 

The rules linking the medical card to the CDL changed about 2 1/2 years ago. You have 15 days to add the med card to your CDL at the DMV or self certify by fax, after a physical. You no longer HAVE to carry medical card as when they run your license the med card shows up with the CDL. I still carry mine, just in case.

 

Wow no one reads the regulations?

The state's have an option to drop any cdl because of the self-certification/dot physical experation crap. This started a few years back and forces anyone in any state to deal with a recertification to get their cdl back. It is worst than pilots licensing, and I don't get why hasn't anyone started to complain about it other than a few of us who see it abusive.

Here in Michigan, you don't get your dot done in 7 days, they send you a nasty threatening letter, then after 30 days, you lost your cdl. You have to literally start over. If the state elected this process, then it is all the same, you lose your cdl and have to start over.

 

My last physical, I didn't even get a card, I got two letter forms that have the docs signature on it stating I am fit to drive, one form for the state and one for the Feds. The doc said new rules don't have to carry the card. It is now tied to the license.