Typically, two years, unless you have a waiver for a medical condition or are over the age of... 55.. I believe.. in which case, it's one year.
There is no grace period, anywhere.
If you have a CDL, you're required to have a current and valid medical card, period.
Until you get your medical card renewed and registered with your state's DMV.
Yes you do need a CDL to be a medical transporter. Other EMT training is also mandatory.
Once you become established as a TN resident, you bring your old (IL) CDL, a current DOT medical card (or long form), proof of residence (such as a utility bill), and money for the fees to the DMV.
No.
Yes
You can get good cdl training at any cdl school. A website called greatcdltraining . com is where you can find more information about the cdl training .
The doctor should have them on hand (both the long and short forms) when you get your DOT physical.
any cdl license
All classes of CDL require a DOT medical card - A, B, and C. Additionally, anyone operating a commercial vehicle with a GVWR in excess of 10,000 lbs. is required to have one, even if the vehicle doesn't require a CDL.
Call medical clinics in your area and ask if they do DOT physicals.