Help to Restore CDL (Medical Expired 4 Months ago, license converted back to Class C)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Eph1987, Mar 9, 2023.

  1. Eph1987

    Eph1987 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I didn't think I would need my CDL, so I let the medical expire in December, and my license got converted here in Califronia back to regular Class C.

    My license expires in August 2023. However just this week I learned of an amazing opportunity driving students at UCLA (for complicated reasons having to due with pension benefits, it's a great opportunity for me) and I will need my CDL with passenger and airbrake back in order to get hired. (I briefly drove CDL bus for OCTA and LA Metro in 2019 and 2021.

    Would GREATLY appreciative any advice on steps I need to take to get CDL back. Thanks Again.

    PS: I am aware the governt moraroriums on expired Medicals has ended.

    Thanks so much in advance.
     
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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Call your DMV. You should be able to get a new physical, then get your CDL restored, even in Commiefornia.
     
  4. JoeTruck

    JoeTruck Heavy Load Member

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    Have you called dmv?
    In Texas they don't downgrade until next renewal.
     
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  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yeah, renew physical if less than 1 year expired and your CDL is valid again (in Ca.)
     
  6. InTooDeep

    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    I am In CA and am in the middle of a medical issue. My medical exp on March 6th this year. Went to the Commercial Dmv and was told ( can't drive a commercial vehicle till I get a new card, but I have till 2025 when my lic expires to to so. This was verified as fact.
     
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  7. Eph1987

    Eph1987 Bobtail Member

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    To everyone who took the time to reply, thank you so much! Andre
     
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