[Screven]

Hello all,

I've had my CDL-A for a long time, but have never been on the road for as long as is required for working on a harvest crew. If I were to go next year, my DOT medical card would expire the end of July- what are my options? I've heard several conflicting reports.

Can I just renew it prior to leaving for the run, even though it would not be near expiration then?

Can I renew somewhere along the way, even though I'd be out of my home state?

Someone said that custom cutters don't even need medical cards?

 

[farmshop]

Many people try to fly under the radar that farms don't need cdl or med card but when you do things for hire it becomes a necessity. I would think you should be able to renew early. Most don't try to because they want to get there money worth.

 

[birchcreekfarms]

We got stopped at a roadside check in SD a couple years back, they were just checking permits, knew we were commercial. They asked to see my license and I asked if they wanted my medical card to. He looked at it since I had it but told me it was not required. I have always kept mine up to date though, just in case. Also it shouldn't matter what state your in for that, should be able to get it done anywhere.

 

[kylebarrington]

Custom harvesters have a medical card exemption, but you can renew whenever you want.

 

[Screven]

Custom harvesters have a medical card exemption, but you can renew whenever you want.

Great, thanks!