Medical card question

I thought the question was that they did not have a cdl and wondered if they needed a medical card if they drive within 150 miles of their farm.

If they give the state a link can be provided. I would almost say they do not, but I like to verify the facts and provide the link to support it.

 

Under the new "Self Certifying" law if you don't drive out of state you don't need a Medical Card regardless of what you haul, even if its more than 100 miles.

 

Not true for every state.

A local dump truck owner/driver was pulled over by a state dot officer and found with an expired medical card. He was advised that he had to have a valid one in possession on the next stop he made or the truck would be impounded.

He never leaves the state or 50 miles from home.

 

You need to read questions better. This is the second thread today you've got it backwards. The question was not do you need a cdl to get a med card. The question was do you have to get a med card if you're not a cdl driver.

 

What was asked and what I wrote may have been backwards but it answers the same question.

Didnt your truck just pass me, cause I seem to be gaining on you.

 

if your driving a truck and answering threads here you need to lose your job and your cdl for the rest of your life and maybe even a huge fine!!

 

As far as farm vehicles go

• http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/cdl/faqs.aspx#question2
• Now as far as a nonCDL vehicle goes any commercial vehicle 10,001 lbs. or more GVWR is a CMV and requires a medical card .
  • http://www.jjkeller.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/content____bi-Driver-Qualification-Hiring-FAQ___
  • I noted in another thread Chrysler now has the GVWR of the RAM 3500 now at 10,001 lbs. That one extra pound makes the CMV's requiring a DOT number , medical card , etc.

 

No I'm not on the road, but if you drive a governed truck, you'll know I mean.

 

Mine has a gvwr of 12,200 lbs.

 

In Iowa, I believe "field to farm" is the only 'exemption' on either and/or both. But if you are hauling to an elevator or plant...you best have both.