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Thinking about hanging it up, question about CDL

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by LTL Bull, Aug 18, 2023.

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  1. Aug 18, 2023 #1
    LTL Bull

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    So some things have come up in recent weeks and I’m giving serious thought to hanging it up after 30+ years. This may have been covered somewhere else but I’ve confused myself by overthinking this. My question is with all the new regs can I maintain a Class A CDL with doubles/triples, tank and haz mat endorsement without maintaining a current medical card. I understand to work I would need to get a current medical card but not sure if I can keep the CDL. I may or may not be leaving Interstate driving permanently. Can I downgrade to Intrastate only?
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2023 #2
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    Stringb8n

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  5. Aug 18, 2023 #4
    Cat sdp

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    I believe you can…..but you still need a card and they will downgrade your license as soon as they realize your med card is no good
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2023 #5
    Ex-Trucker Alex

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    In New York, you can (and I did). I just renewed it as an "in-state only" with all endorsements except hazmat. If I wanted to go back OTR next week, I could just get my medical card, then go to the DMV, take the test, pay the $100 for the hazmat, and another $45 for the 'upgrade' to full CDL.
     
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    Cat sdp

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  9. Aug 18, 2023 #7
    Numb

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    yes, you can.

    in NC, I have a class A, K1 restriction. Intrastate only, no physical.

    no endorsements, forgot to check the boxes. oops, oh well.
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2023 #8
    kemosabi49

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    I kept my CDL for 5 years with no medical card. You can self certify as either Excepted Interstate or Excepted Intrastate. I did the Interstate option.
    When I came back to work, I just got a new physical, turned it in to the driver's license office and I was good to go.
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2023 #9
    LTL Bull

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    Thanks all for the responses, like I said I was overthinking it. I’m in Ohio. The medical card isn’t the issue, just a hassle and waste of a day and 100$. Other options have appeared and may be leaving trucking after doing nothing else since 1986.
     
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  12. Aug 18, 2023 #10
    okiedokie

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    Not in Oregon. 2 yr you can still retrieve it with a med card. Then poof it's gone.
     
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