Keeping a CDL after retiring

No complications at all. I went back to work after only 10 weeks. Started riding my bicycle a bit at 8 weeks, now I put in rides of 15-20 miles every weekend, mow the lawn, rake the leaves, and still work about 45 hours/week. Minor issue with a high hematocrit level, so I need to go monthly to the oncology clinic for an infusion, but that's about all. I put the snowtires on both cars this weekend myself, so I guess I'm completely recovered.

Really? The last time I had to find a place to do the medical card (still need that for renewal...), I had to go to an industrial medical clinic.

I know the likelihood of ever driving again is remote. Still, if somebody says, "hey, could you drive a rental TT for us just for 1 day?", I COULD say "YES!". Also, thanks to the hundreds of ComChecks I used to fill out back in the days when the federal CDL first came out, I know my DL#, and can recite it when needed. How many people can do that with their 4-wheeler license? Yeah, I'll probably die at age 95 with a valid CDL......

 

, now I put in rides of 15-20 miles every weekend, mow the lawn, rake the leaves, and still work about 45 hours/week. Minor issue with a high hematocrit level, so I need to go monthly to the oncology clinic for an infusion, but that's about all. I put the snowtires on both cars this weekend myself, so I guess I'm completely recovered.:: Holy cow you do all that still oh my gosh, you’re going to live to 100. Hope you don’t mind to ask are you over 70 , holy cow? That’s amazing. I can’t do that especially the bike ride. I have a hard time putting on my shoes ha ha ha

 

If you have any reservations about doing any work then hang onto it. You might find some local part time work dump truck wise or something you might want to do from time to time. You might decide to teach in a driver program at a school if you're brave enough. If you're just well off enough to not bother working again or if your body is just saying no then let it go.

 

I'm 63 now. I'm 6'3", weigh 175 lb (that's 1.9m, 80Kg for you Canadians...), and exercise regularly. Back when I was driving, I used to weigh 265lbs (120Kg).....

 

I just got back from the DMV. They’re gonna hold my license for me until I get my recertified DOT card . so I got a couple more years. I’m hanging on my CDL. It was worth the $14 at the DMV.

 

Yeah, exactly me too, but it cost me $14 still worth it

 

Yeah, they told me at the DMV. Just get your DOT card and they’ll reinstate my license, but my duplicate shows all my endorsements and everything.

 

I think it was three years ago. I noticed that some of the trucks had disc brakes in the back that is a relief compared to the drums as a huge improvement. I like that a lot.