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Commercial Driver License Medical Self Certification Fa Qs

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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES

445 Minnesota St., SaintPaul, MN 55101

Phone: (651) 297-5029TTY: (651) 282-6555

Fax: (651) 797-1120

dvs.dps.mn.gov

Commercial Driver License Medical Self-Certification FAQs

My CDL expires soon. What will I need to renew my license?

If your CDL expired on or after January 30, 2012, you will need to complete aCommercial Driver’s License Self-

certification form(PS33203) and submit it at the time ofyour renewal application.

Drivers certifying in Category 1 non-exempt interstate or Category 3 non-exempt intrastate commerce must also present

a valid medical examiner’s certificate and any waivers indicated on the certificate.

Who must complete a self-certifi cation form?

All drivers that hold a class A, B or C commercial driver’s license must complete and submit the self-certificationform

with every application process. The self-certification formis also required when updating medical examiner certificates

and waivers. In Minnesota, this also includes all drivers with a school bus endorsement.

My CDL is valid until 2015 and I havea current medical examiner’s certificate. With the new

requirements, is there anything else I have to do?

You are required to complete a self-certification and if necessary, present a copy of your medical examiner’s certificate

and applicable waivers, by November 30, 2013for current Minnesota CDL holders.

If my current j ob only requires me to operate intrastate, but I want the option to operate

inters tate, can I certify in Category 1 in stead of 3 as long as I have a curr ent medical

examiner’s certificate?

Drivers operating only in intrastate commerce but eligible for interstate commerce are advised to consider self-certifying

in Category 1 non-exempt interstate commerce.

My CDL is valid until 2015, but my medical examiner’s certificate expires in 2013. Will I be

required to submit a new certificate before my next renewal?

Yes. Commercial drivers are required to maintain current medical information on their driving record. Failure to do so

may result in no CDLprivilegesand downgradeto a class D license.

Can school bus companies/employers fax in all of the medical examiner certificates/waivers

and self-certification forms for their drivers at once?

Yes, but each driver’s information must be sent in a separate fax for proper sorting and document management. They

should not send information and documents for all their drivers in just one fax.

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I am an independent operator who works for two different comp anies, a long haul trucking firm

and a company involved in Apiarian Industries

. Which category should I certify under?

Since you will be operating, at times, in non-exempted interstate commerce for a long haul trucking firm, you must

certify in Category 1, non-exempt interstate commerce and you must provide a current medical examiner’s certificate

and any applicable waivers.

*Beekeepers seasonally transporting bees – exempt from providing medical certification.

I am a CDL holder in the military who has been deployed overseas and my medical examiner’s

certificate is going to expire prior to my return. What do I need to do?

If your CDL was valid at the time you entered the military, you are not required to do anything further until you are

discharged. We recommend that you notify us of your military status. Send a written statement and a copy of your

military ID card with your service entry date or a letter from your commanding officer verifying your service entry date

and active duty status to: Driver and Vehicle Services, 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.

What if I change my medical or oper ating status and it is not time to renew my CDL license?

You will need to complete a new self-certification form(PS33203), and submit it with a copy of your current medical

examiner’s certificate and necessary waivers if applicable.

•By fax:(651) 297-4447

•By mail:Driver and Vehicle Services, 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 180, St. Paul, MN 55101-5180

•In person: At any driver exam station or driver’s license application office. For a list of locations visit:

dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/locations/Pages/default.aspx

How d o I obtain a medical examiner’s certificate?

To obtain a medical examiner’s certificate, a medical examiner must examine you. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Administration defines “medical examiner” as a person who is licensed, certified and/or registered in accordance with

applicable state laws and regulations, to perform physical examinations. The term includes, but is not limited to, doctors

of medicine and osteopathy, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and chiropractors. In some cases, your

employer or prospective employer will make the arrangements.

The medical examiner that examinesyou must complete a medical examination report

available on the DVS website

Forms/Documents/Manuals page and certify that you meet the federal qualifications included in Section 391.41(b) Title

49 CFR(Federal Motor Carrier Regulations). The medical examiner will also complete, sign and give to you the medical

examiner’s certificate,noting any restrictions, including the need for a waiver.

A medical examiner’s certificate can be valid for up to two years; the person who examinesyou will determine the card’s

expiration date.

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Commercial Driver License Medical Self-Certification FAQs

How d o I obtain a federal (interstate) exemp tion or wai v er?

If you don’t meet certain physical or medical standards included in Section 391.41(b) Title 49 CFR(Code of Federal

Regulations),you may be able to continue driving interstate if you qualify for a federal exemption or waiver. Federal

exemptions or waivers can be granted for the following:

•Loss of limb or limb impairment (exemption) - seeSection 391.41(b)(1) or (2) of Title 49 CFR

•Diabetes (waiver) - see Section 391.41(b)(3) of Title 49 CFR

•Vision problems (exemption) - see Section 391.41(b)(10) of Title 49 CFR

To obtain a federal exemption or waiver, you must contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

(www.fmcsa.dot.gov

) whichwill provide information onhow to proceed.

•Diabetes/Vision waivers: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/medical/exemptions.htm

•Skill Performance: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/medical/spepackage.htm

•FMCSA Phone: 1 (800) 832-5660

•FMCSA Midwestern Service Center: (708) 283-3577

How d o I obtain a Minnesota (intr astate) exemption or waiver?

If you operate intrastate, you may be eligible for a waiver from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT),

but this restricts your driving to intrastate commerce.

For information about MnDOT waivers, contact the MnDOT Driver Medical Program: (651) 366-3674 or visit their

website at: www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/medicalwaivers.html

If a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver has a lapse in their medical, do they have to retake

the CDL test?

If the CDL is downgraded because of failure to submit the required medical examiner’s certificate, the driver may

reinstate their CDL and endorsements within one year, by submitting a valid medical examiner’s certificatewith the self-

certification form. If downgraded or voluntarily surrendered for more than one year, the driver must retake the

applicable CDL knowledge and road tests and reapply for the CDL.