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Montana CDL Requirements
Compliant with Montana law, 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.
Failure to keep your medical certification status information current with the state may result in the downgrade of your interstate CDL to a base, Class D license.
Submitting your Medical Certificate to Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division
Submit the following two documents:
- CDL Self-Certification Classification and Medical Documentation – download the form here from Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division.
- Copy of your valid DOT medical card. Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
By Mail:
Motor Vehicle Division
Attn: CDL Help Desk
P.O. Box 201430
Helena, MT 59620
By Fax:
406-444-1987
Other Information:
Visit Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division CDL Self Certification Page
Phone: 406-444-3244
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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If I can not get my new cdl physical before my old one expires, but get the physical a few weeks late will I be fines or lose my license
@ Ted W
Most states are running behind, so it is unlikely you would lose your cdl or be fined. Just get it done ASAP
I was asked to drive a ‘party bus’, my medical certificate has expired, Do I have to have the certificate for driving like twice a month.
@ Kris
Best to have one, especially if you get stopped by the lawman.
If you fail to sign your DOT medical card and the dr doesn’t notice and sends it in and no one ever says anything is your CDL still valid? If not would you still be subject to the mandated pool for random drug/alcohol screening?
@ Tim
Best answer would come from your states DLD.
Isn’t this a federal issue with concern to testing and federally mandated testing protocols?
@ Tom
The federal government put forth basic guidelines and variances for the CME’s to follow. And regulations that must be adhered to, which left gray areas for interpretation. The CME should know both federal DOT/FMCSA and his states requirements for medical certification. On top of all this, he is supposed to be caring for patients. Unsigned documents are invalid and should be corrected by you and the facility, to avoid further misunderstanding or suspension of your cdl by your state DOT/DLD.
I have a Montana CDL but haven’t worked in a year. My med card expired soon after. Can I just get an exam for a new card and get my CDL back after not having the card for a year now or will I have a to take the cdl test again? This next card will be my 5th med card.
@ Brandon
You will need to check with your local drivers license department for your best answer.
I have a valid Montana CDL and MEC and just moved. Do I need to update my address on my MEC?
@ Dyllan
It is helpful to change it, but if both are the same address then it may not be an issue. You know the government, push papers around.
Do I need a MEC if I am a NON CDL driver driving a Tractor Only-no load/trailer and do not cross state lines?
@ Jo
Most states require a MEC if you are driving any vehicle that is used for commerce, making money for someone. Best to confirm with your local DLD.
I currently have a class A cdl license which will expire in February of 2024. My medical exam expired on the 5th of October 2023. I have an appointment on the 18th of October 2023. Will my cdl still be valid and will it still be renewable?
@ Charles D
Get your physical done and get a copy to DLD as soon as possible following the examination. You should be fine.