DOT MEDICAL CARD QUESTION

Depends on the state. In MI one can just go to the SOS website and declare as exempted. He obviously can get internet access, so he needs to see if he can do it on-line.

 

Many states let you certify online. I know wi will

 

Some states the day of, yes. Some states give 90 days. You really need to contact your State's licensing department (DMV or SOS) and ask them. If we knew the state, a poster with experience in that state might be able to answer.

 

Maybe not, but if GA does downgrade, just get a new physical and take it to the DMV.
@ZVar post #16 is correct also.

 

There's a couple of OTR box truck companies in Atlanta area.
You may already have a job lined up, but if not, there's plenty in Georgia.

 

A drivers medical card is tied to CDL today. So if your medical card expires your CDL will be down graded in the DMV computer they day it expires. Most state I believe send warning letter before in case driver didn't know. My state does anyway.

Once you get out just get a new medical card and send it to the state. They should upgrade your CDL again. Your CDL should be good till whenever it expires. The new law has it tied to a valid medical card. So the CDL does not expire just medical card part does. So get a new card send it in your should be good to go again.

 

Yes, you will be downgraded at midnight the day your physical expires but don't sweat it. You will have a grace period to get a new physical submitted to DDS. One month won't cost your your CDL.

Unfortunately you can't take the easy route and self-certify to an excepted class because Georgia DDS requires you to submit the self-certification for in person.