Medical Card Requirements for CDL Holders Take Effect 1/30/12
Posted by Hunter Strickler on Tue, Jan 03, 2012 @ 01:28 PM
In an effort to streamline commercial driver's license (CDL) procedures throughout all states, medical cards will now be required as part of the CDL application process. The measure goes into effect January 30th, 2012.
The following update, specific to CDL holders in Alabama comes courtesy of our friends at the Alabama Truckers Association.
Beginning Jan. 30, 2012, the Alabama Department of Public Safety's Driver License Div., in accordance with new federal guidelines, will require new applicants for commercial truck and bus driver licenses to submit a photocopy of their medical certificate. This change also affects current CDL holders wanting to renew, transfer or change class or endorsement.
Current CDL holders must submit a photocopy of their medical card to DPS either in person, by fax or by mail to continue holding a commercial driver license. The final deadline to provide medical certificates is Jan. 30, 2014.
Full ATA regulatory update can be found here: http://www.alabamatrucking.org/articles/templates/?a=813&z=1
Please note this does not affect DOT physical requirements nor does it impact any DOT drug screening guidelines. For questions or more information, contact the Alabama Department of Public Health via email at cdlmedicalmerger@dps.alabama.gov.