Gave up CDL 12 years ago, want to get it reinstated.

Did you have it downgraded or completely lose it?

 

Depends on the state. Some states reinstate the cdl if you can pass a physical.
Some states won't reinstate it if the DOT physical has been expired more than a year.
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May have to start over with a school since the new rules take effect Feb. 7, 2022

 

FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers.

• Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time;
• Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or.
• Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) | FMCSA

www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/entry-level-driver-tra…

 

Are you near Farmington, NY

 

Since you were injured, the state might pay for cdl school through the WIOA Program New York.

 

I think Millis Transfer hires students from Long Island.
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