Lost my medical card

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Doublecutter, Aug 19, 2012.

  1. Doublecutter

    Doublecutter Light Load Member

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    I recently got a new wallet and when transferring my license, credit cards, etc to the new wallet, I must have forgot to take the medical card. And threw the old wallet away.
    How do I go about replacing the medical card? Can I go to the place where I got the physical done and get a copy? Or just get a new physical? The card was only good for one year, when I went in February to get it done before starting school, I had a real bad cold/ sinus infection and I couldn't hear real well and the old, grouchy doc kept mumbling and he only gave me a 1 year card because of my hearing. But now, I could take the physical and not have any problems with that, and get a two year card.
     
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  3. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Sooner the better. Unless you have the long form in possession, you can be cited for no medical card.
     
  4. Becker44

    Becker44 Bobtail Member

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    Yes you can get another card from the Doc. My original card had my last name misspelled. They gave me a replacement on the spot.
     
  5. ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

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    In the mean time I would get get a copy of the long form sent to me via email or fax! The carrier you work for should be able to do this immediately.
     
  6. Dagger

    Dagger Light Load Member

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    My card was getting worn out so I tried to get a new one the last time I went home. They wanted to charge me $10.00. Apparently the doctor's time is really valuable, he needs $10 for the minute or so needed to verify/sign a new card. Next time I'll charge them for the three hours I have to sit around waiting for the doctor, my time is valuable too.
     
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  7. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    Let us know how that works out for you.
     
  8. pilottravel2002

    pilottravel2002 Medium Load Member

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    Where did u did ur physical?
     
  9. pilottravel2002

    pilottravel2002 Medium Load Member

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    Also make sure u carry one while driving a cmv,as soon as possible.Fines are really expensive.
     
  10. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    You're a company driver, right? Contact your safety department and they'll fax you a copy to a truck stop. Ask the store clerk for the fax number or they are in the directories.
     
  11. lonelyswmtrucker

    lonelyswmtrucker Medium Load Member

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    u won't have to worry about that too much longer, i forgot the date but all states have to sync together & when u get ur physical done u have a certain amount of time to give it to the dmv & they put it on ur license.
     
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