In Pennsylvania, commercial drivers are required to have a valid medical card in order to maintain their commercial driver’s license (CDL). This medical card, also known as a medical examiner’s certificate, is issued by a licensed medical professional who has examined the driver and determined that they are physically able to operate a commercial vehicle safely. Without a valid medical card, a driver’s CDL will be considered invalid and they will not be allowed to operate a commercial vehicle.
Drivers must undergo a medical examination at least every two years in order to obtain a new medical card and renew their CDL. The examination includes tests for hearing, vision, blood pressure, and overall physical fitness. Drivers with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, may be required to undergo more frequent examinations or receive a waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
If a driver is found to be operating a commercial vehicle without a valid medical card, they may face fines, penalties, and even suspension of their CDL. It is important for commercial drivers in Pennsylvania to stay up to date on their medical examinations and ensure that they have a valid medical card at all times in order to keep their CDL and continue their employment as a commercial driver.
Who needs a DOT physical in Pennsylvania?
12. Who must submit a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Physical Card)? Nearly every commercial driver, with limited exception, is required to submit their valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Physical Card) to PennDOTPennDOTPennDOT oversees programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports, and waterways. More than three-quarters of PennDOT’s annual budget is invested in Pennsylvania’s approximately 121,000 miles of state and local highways and 32,000 state and local bridges.https://www.penndot.pa.gov › about-us › pagesAbout Us – PennDOT – PA.Gov.
How do I get a PA DOT medical card?
In Person: At your local PennDOT Driver License Center. PennDOT will mail you a receipt indicating that the Medical Examiner’s Certification and/or Self-Certification Form has been processed. You should keep this receipt.
Can I get an extension on my CDL permit in PA?
The applicant has one year to pass all knowledge and skills tests in order to obtain their CDL. (If you have been unsuccessful in passing the required knowledge and skills tests, you will need to complete a DL-31CD to obtain an extension.)
