![]() Non-CDL holders are not required to self-certify or submit a copy of their ME Certificate to their SDLA. ![]() This information is only being added to the State driving records of CDL holders. For more information on the self-certification categories see the Self-Certification FAQ's.ĬDL holders must provide their SDLA with a copy of their ME Certificate. This process is called self-certification. On or before January 30, 2014, all CDL holders must declare to their State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) that they only operate or expect to operate commercially in 1 of 4 possible categories with their CDL. You will been shown as Intra, but you still cannot drive till you get a current physical and then self certify again.Īll commercial drivers of vehicles in interstate commerce with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of over 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) are required to obtain and maintain a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (ME Certificate) Commercial drivers who drive vehicles requiring a CDL have two additional requirements. if you self certify as exempt - you still retain your CDL A, no medical required, you will get a K restriction. If you did not, then chances are your license was downgraded.įalse (you need a medical card if you do not drive and self certify) Pat me on the head, smile and I get to sit on the back porch unaware of the storm of controversary I stirred up with some topic or another.īut, did you self certify? This was required a few years back. etc etc etc.ĭo I want to get back into it? I never really left. Enhanced license is required by 2020 in my state. But refresher school first then TWIC then then then then. ![]() I know I'll go back to MeKesson in Memphis, club a few people and get back to work without too much difficulty. Just like a 21 year old fresh from school ranked Doolie with nothing either. But according to 2001 to 2017 gap if I magically became DOT medically compliant and legal to run interstate commerce today, no one will hire me because I have no employment recored what so ever. I bet in 1 hour all of it will come flooding back. YOU WILL be sent to refresher school to find out what you still got or lost over all these years. If you held on to your CDL swearing a affadavit to the DMV that you are Tier Two, no need for a medical card to keep your CDL then you are good to go. Local crew boss playing with trucks and helping out a herd of either newbies or cranky oldies. Im out of the game since 2001 for all intents and purposes OTR. Truck stops dont sell the little white ephedrine pills anymore either.Ĭlick to expand.Ok. The only way most mega drivers make any money is by driving for every waking moment until they are on a sleep deprived auto-pilot. They dont pay much more today than they did 17 yrs ago either. 5 - 7 days away from home was a lot for me. CB is a filth box of trash talking, high beam flashing space cadets who know it all and have done it all since getting their CDL 6 months prior.Ģ5 yrs ago. Different attitudes from drivers, the comradery is pretty much none existent anymore, everyone seems to be out for themselves. Time in the seat and personal experience were the only way I was going to reach my goals. Reading stories and listening to advice will only take you so far. I stuck it out because I knew I wanted to own my own truck but did not have enough well rounded experience to head out OTR on my own. I am not sure I would go through all of that all over again. Expect to get penetrated with out lube before your first year is complete. but still difficult in finding the right person who wont try to take advantage of your situation. You also have 0 (Zero) recent (Commercial driving experience within the last 3 yrs) experience and will be an insurance nightmare for a company to hire you.
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