Medical card complete,now what?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bignick, Feb 22, 2014.

  1. bignick

    bignick Light Load Member

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    I had my physical and my form/card filled out. The doctor did not fill out the back of the card. Who signs where it says "official signature" at the bottom? And do I do anything with the long form or just keep it with me in my truck?
     
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  3. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Assuming the Doc signed properly, (he needs to sign the long form and wallet card) you carry the wallet card and keep your long form at home. The exception will be when you go to orientation that accepts a current physical. They will need to see it and make a copy. Also, most state DMV's need to have a copy on file to keep your CDL valid.
     
  4. bignick

    bignick Light Load Member

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    No CDL and I'm o/o
     
  5. rwdfinch50

    rwdfinch50 Medium Load Member

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    I don't know what the "official signature" is. The medical card has a place for the doctor to sign and also a place for the driver. You will need to have it attached to your CDL through your state DMV. Since you don't have your location listed, here is a thread I started a couple of months ago that will explain it; http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ce/234427-did-you-have-your-medical-card.html
    You should keep the long form with your records at home. all companies will require a copy of the long form. I never give the original long form, but copy it and give them that. If they want an original, they can pay for the physical, as I see it. Most companies will pay for you to get a physical so they get the original, and you just get the card.
    Hope this helps.
     
  6. rwdfinch50

    rwdfinch50 Medium Load Member

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    If you have no CDL, then why do you need a physical, unless you're going to a school. Don't see the need for it.
     
  7. bignick

    bignick Light Load Member

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    I'm over 10,001 on both truck and trailer. Medical card and logbook required. Under 26k. No CDL needed.
     
  8. rwdfinch50

    rwdfinch50 Medium Load Member

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    Then you just need to carry the card. I've never had DOT ask for the long form. They have no legal reason to ask for it, unless their auditing you at which case they will come to your place of business, where you have it filed.
     
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