Getting my physical tomorrow

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1278PA, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Far as I know none of the mega carriers will accept your med card.Their insurance requires physicals performed by the carriers physician.
     
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  3. warlord2324_2000

    warlord2324_2000 Bobtail Member

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    my school will not accept any if its older than 30 days old
     
  4. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Ok well like someone said it's still good to get one so I know if I have any medical issues before I travel out to a company and something comes up with their physical.
     
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  5. Mark Kling

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    Note - I cannot find the link right now, but x amount of days after self certification the short/long form are invalid and the driver can be fined for non-compliance if these forms are in their possession.

    https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmc...Medical Examination Report Form MCSA-5875.pdf

    https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/Med-Cert-State-Instructions-FINAL.pdf

    Medical Examiner's Certificate
    [​IMG] Medical_Examiners_Certificate_508CLN.pdf
    About this Form
    If the medical examiner finds that the person he/she examined is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the medical examiner will complete a Medical Examiner's Certificate and give the original to the person who was examined. The medical examiner will keep a copy of the Medical Examiner's Certificate on file for at least 3 years. If a driver wishes the Certificate to be in card form, he/she may:

    • Purchase a separate "medical card" from an industry supplier of motor carrier forms (e.g., State trucking association) before the physical exam and ask the medical examiner to complete and sign it, in addition to the Medical Examination Report form; or
    • Print the Certificate on cardstock paper. It is permissible to reduce the size of the Certificate.
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Are you going to attend a trucking company cdl school?
     
  7. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Yes i have no other option no money to pay for it. FINALLY getting things going. lol
     
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  8. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    Who'd you decide to go with, btw?
     
  9. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Whoever will take me really but hope to start with Roehl. Didn't apply anywhere yet because i want to get my permit first that way when i apply im ready to take off to the company.
     
  10. Mark Kling

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    Make sure you self certify after... You did not mention a state, so I cannot post a link.
     
  11. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    UPDATE! Just got done the physical got a 2 year card woohoo! My nerves were racked because I hate anything medical and just the thought of going racks my nerves.

    Wasn't too happy about dropping my drawers and coughing the doc was a cute Asian girl. I was gonna joke and say wow your a fast mover how about lunch first but I refrained lol

    Anyway I'm very happy small step in this somewhat long process of getting into trucking.

    Next step DMV to take the test might go tomm or Fri very latest mid week next week. Want to make sure I studied enough.
     
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