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Missouri CDL Requirements
All Missouri CDL holders are required to certify the type of commercial operation they’re engaged in.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Under the federal regulations, all CDL holders are required to self certify to a single type of commercial operation. Based on that self-certification, you may need to provide a current medical examiner’s certificate and show any variance (FMCSA waiver) you may have in order to obtain or keep your CDL.
CDL holders required to have a “certified” medical status who fail to produce and keep up-to-date their medical examiner’s certificate with the Department will become “not-certified” and they may lose their CDL.
CDL retesting may not be required unless you voluntarily downgrade your license or let your CDL license remain expired for more than six months.
Submitting your Medical Certificate to Missouri License Office
When requested, submit a copy of your valid DOT medical certificate.
Other Information:
Website: Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Licensing
CDL Medical Certification Requirements
Special Information Updates Pertaining To ALL STATES
MEDICAL EXAMINERS MUST CONTINUE TO ISSUE MEDICAL CERTIFICATES TO ALL DRIVERS
The FMCSA has requested that all medical examiners continue providing drivers with a paper copy of the Medical Examiner’s Certificate – Form MCSA-5876, so that Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders can provide a copy to the State licensing agency, and the non-CDL drivers can provide the documentation to their employers and Federal and State enforcement officials.
The Agency is currently completing efforts to put into place an electronic system to enable medical examiners to transmit the medical certificate information from the National Registry system to the State licensing agencies.
Until that system is completed, which compliance date according FMCSA is June 23, 2025, medical examiners must continue to issue paper copies of the medical certificates to drivers who pass the medical exam.
ALL DRIVERS MUST CONTINUE TO CARRY A PAPER COPY OF THEIR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Commercial Drivers – You still need to carry a paper copy of your medical card, until FMCSA announces that this is no longer necessary.
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I am a 50yr old man in decent shape, however a couple years ago I had to have a total hip replacement on my right side. Other than that I have a plate in my right forearm from a break years ago. My son is urging me to become a licensed heavy machine operator specifically to run a crane. Will my hip replacement or the small metal plate in my right forearm, the ulna, (the pinky finger side of my forearm) keep me from passing the MODOT physical examination? Any advice is greatly appreciated. I am 50 and having to play catch up with my finances before retirement. Sincerely, worried worker!
@ Worried Worker
You should be fine.
Do Class E drivers need a DOT Medical Card in Missouri?
@ Carlos
You will get the correct answer to your question from your local drivers license department (DLD).
I’m a retired trucker but want to keep my cdl class a what should I have to do?
@ Kent
In most states, simply maintain a valid medical card. Do confirm this with your local drivers license department.
Multiple states allow you to upload a CDL Medical Card online, but Missouri requires in-person visits ONLY.
Why is MoDOT behind the times. It’s especially inconvenient for drivers out months at a time or home so few days just to stand in line at their local DMV.
My point is time is precious and MoDOT is behind.
I have a defibrillator and my doctor said that I could go back to work I need to put who to talk to you. I went and got tested and my fraction rate is 50%
@ Dennis F
Is your doctor a CME on the national registry?
My medical card expired last week, I switched jobs, but is gonna keep my dot license. If im not driving right now do I need to get my physical right away or is there a grace period? Thanks
@ Spanky
Since cdl’s are state issued, you need to check with your local drivers license department. Most states require a valid medical card to hold a valid cdl, driving or not.
I DRIVE A DUMP TRUCK IN MISSOURI NEVER LEAVE THE STATE EVERY THING I HAUL IS WITH IN 50 MILES. DO I GOT TO HAVE AMEDICAL CARD I READ THAT IF I DONT HAUL ANYTHING THAT COME FROM OUT OF STATE OR ANY THING THAT IS GOING OUT OF STATE THAT YOU DONT GOT TO HAVE ONE. is that true.
@ al s
You need to confirm this information with your local drivers license department.
My co.shut me down saying I can’t drive .I’m in calif.live in Mo.I just got my med card for two more years .on jan.4 2022 I was told by my lic .DMV that I had till the 26 of Feb. To get it in so why am I shut down .n how can I get them to believe me.Help!
@ Brenda S
DOT/FMCSA has extended their grace period until February 26, 2022. Your company should know this. Send them to the DOT/FMCSA website so they can read it for themselves. The information is also available on our website from DOT/FMCSA.
How long does it take to update one’s category from excepted interstate to non excepted interstate?
@ Lindwa
Check with your local drivers license department for your best answer to this question.
Does a Class E license require a dot?
@ shawn
You will need to check with your states drivers license department for more information.
No it does not unless you are driving a 24,000 pound dock truck/ straight truck. It is not required if you are just driving a baby dock or a uhaul for personal use i.e. moving. Commercial uses you’ll need your med dot card.
I have a cdl-b. I was issued a temporary d.o.t. medical card, which doesn’t expire until November of this year. I forgot to go to the dmv & submit my temporary d.o.t. card. I got a letter in the mail saying my license has been downgraded, and that my cdl has been cancelled. How do I correct this? Is it as simple as submitting my d.o.t. medical card to the dmv?
@ Ron F
Check with your state dmv. they should be able to help you correct the situation.
We can do about 99% of everything online. Why can’t we send a copy of our Med Certificate via a website, or email, or whatever? It’s a nuisance to have to go to the drivers license office, sit in line for 30 or more minutes, for a 30 second issue.
@ Steven M M
Good question and most states will allow you to do so online. Some states are very touchy about the time lines. Check with your states DLD you may be able to do so online.
Actually, I did. Their answer: I don’t know.
What’s the next step? I know Missouri is the Show Me state. How do we get some action going?
This stuff is clear as mud. Maybe someone can advise. If I want to purchase a bucket truck that weighs 32,000 lbs. I will need a class B CDL
If I am going to drive only intra-state in Missouri and not for hire, will I need a Medical card? According to federal regulations I read no. But I can’t figure out what Missouri is saying here concerning the medical card?
Thanks
@ John
It is hard to answer. Most states require a valid medical card to maintain a valid cdl, period. Your state should have the best answer for you.
I have a d.o.t card but i dont have my cdl or work for a company but i would like to renew mine so if i do work for someone who require it my would be current. So my question can i renew it on my own without working for a company
@ Patrick W K
Yes you can.
I’m have a yearly exam with my heart doctor So why does the CDL doctor tell me I need a stress test every 2 years to keep my CDL card. That is very expensive test that should not be required if you are under the care of a heart doctor.
@ Kirk G
It’s a FMCSA requirement not the examiners request.
i sent my DOT medical card in to the address for the DMV. POB 200 Jeff City, MO.
apparently that is not the correct procedure
got my DOT card in Jan, 2019…now it is March 11, 2019 and the letter says my commercial
driving privilege has been cancelled.
what do i need to do now to keep my medical certificate current?
do you just need a copy?
where do i go?
@ leo
Take a valid medical card to your local DLD, once a copy goes on file, in most cases, your back in business.
You present your Medical Card to where ever you renew your CDL (License Bureau). Cost around $3.00
How much is it to renew CDL medical card in Missouri
My husband has a med card but is trying to get his cdl in a different state, could the card be transferred
@ Cindy S
His medical card is valid in all states.
My current med card expires January 31, 2019. I am getting a passing DOT physical today, January 9, 2019. How long do I have to get back to Missouri to have the license office scan my new med card?
@ Ron H
Check online for your states DLD, they may have a way to get it registered without returning to the state. Check with your local DLD for the best answer.
I think it’s 60 days. In the past I have received a letter about my medical card. When I let it lapse (not by choice) I had 60 days to recertify or drop my license to an intrastate (Missouri only) CDL.. I think its called a “K” endorsement. Otherwise the license is dropped down automatically.
I have an FAA class 3 medical to fly airplanes which is difficult to obtain and much more stringent than the DOT medical. Why will that not serve as medical certification for my CDL? This is frustrating that these two massive governmental agencies can’t work together to save taxpayers like me time and money.
*fleeced
Welcome to the federal governments system.
In order to submit your Medical Certification WITHOUT going to their office, you must submit a Form 5463 and your medical certification. You can fax it to 573-526-7365 or email it to dlbmail@dor.mo.gov
I looked up form 5463 and cant find it. Do yu have a copy of it
@ Heather N
Yes, all examiner have this form.
I forgot to renew my medicalcard. Is there a grace period if your medical card expires to renew?.
@Kj
All medical cards expire at midnight of the expiration date, no grace periods.
That’s incorrect.
@ Matt
Please site our error.
You might want to check with your state in the state of Missouri your license will be downgraded to a regular operator license if your medical card expires you have 6 months to submit a new medical card before your CDL expires. I’m sure Missouri is not the only state that does this