Does TMC require a 2 yr dot med card or ok with 1 yr?

Discussion in 'TMC' started by Hunter_alexander, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. Hunter_alexander

    Hunter_alexander Bobtail Member

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    Just as the title states. Does TMC require a 2 yr dot med card or ok with 1 yr?

    Graduating from cdl school on the 9th, clean driving record, never had a DUI, ex Navy, no criminal background.
     
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  3. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    i dont believe any company asks
    just ask if you have a current card
    some companies especially flatbed do their own testing

    from what i have seen most less then 2 year cards are for such things as blood pressure that doctor thinks thru medication will be ok
     
  4. Knucklehead619

    Knucklehead619 Medium Load Member

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    I can't imagine a one year card would be an issue. I (along with thousands do other truckers) have a one year card because of a sleep apnea diagnosis. With the increase in mandatory sleep studies and sleep apnea diagnoses a lot of new hires will start a new job with a one year card anyway.
     
  5. Mev

    Mev Road Train Member

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    I don't think they can discriminate
     
  6. Hunter_alexander

    Hunter_alexander Bobtail Member

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    nb629 Light Load Member

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    You will take a physical with their doctor on day one of orientation. Then if you make it through the two weeks on the last day you rip up the old one and are issued a brand new two year. If you are only elligable for a one year be upfront about it when you get there. Be upfront about everything secrets will get you sent home.
     
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