DOT Medical Card Q

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by MrNoBody, Dec 7, 2018.

  1. MrNoBody

    MrNoBody Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I am new here yes sorry to be posting a random first question!

    I am picking up a Penske truck for my company out of state but I will have to get temporary plates and it's a non-CDL truck but my question is do I still need to get a DOT card even if it won't be registered to my company yet and I am transporting it across multiple states empty?

    Sorry for be so vague but I am trying to determine if I need to do this or not, thanks for the help!
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    If it's a CMV (It is) that is over 10,000 lbs GVWR you need a med card, and you have to do logs.
     
    dibstr Thanks this.
  4. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    I need more information.
     
  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Over 26001 lbs GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) you need CDL or, if it has air brakes, you need CDL. The largest U-Haul truck you can rent is UNDER 26001 without air brakes, so no CDL needed.
     
  6. dibstr

    dibstr Road Train Member

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    Actually it’s 26001 or more, not over 26001. So it’s actually over 26000, not over 26001. I know it sounds trivial, but that one pound can sometimes be the difference between getting screwed or not. Additionally air brakes determines nothing regarding whether a CDL is required or not.
     
  7. dibstr

    dibstr Road Train Member

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    Yep!
     
  8. MrNoBody

    MrNoBody Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for all the replies I really appreciate it! If I am only a CMV driver do I need to take a DOT Drug Test during my physical?
     
  9. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Yes. See fmcsa 382.301 for more info. All cmv drivers have to be tested
     
  10. MrNoBody

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    That would be if I am being hired correct? I already work for the company I am just picking up a vehicle and transporting across states.
     
  11. Gdog66223

    Gdog66223 Road Train Member

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    Do you have a green book layin around anywhere that says FMCSA across it... Read all of it tonight!
     
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