Can I keep my CDL without a medical card in Illinois?

Illinois law requires all CDL drivers to have a valid DOT medical card, unless the type of commerce you drive qualifies as ‘Excepted’ (EI) or (EA). You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.

Where do I send my DOT medical card in Illinois?

These updates can be accomplished by providing the updated medical certificate in-person at a CDL facility, by mailing the certificate to: Illinois Secretary of State c/o CDL Medical Unit 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62723 or by emailing a copy of the certificate to: [email protected].

What happens if your DOT medical card expires in Illinois?

If the certificate expires, though, you may have to retest or reinstate your license and there may be costs involved in that process. Once you pass your medical exam and file it with the state, you should keep the original copy with you for at least 10 days whenever you drive.

How much does a DOT physical cost in Illinois?

DOT Physicals at MinuteClinic typically costs $109, while all MinuteClinic® prices in Chicago range anywhere from $35 to $250 depending on the service.

Can I get my CDL back after downgrade in Illinois?

No, you cannot. To get a CDL, you need a regular driving license that is valid.

How do I submit a medical certificate?

Respected Sir/Madam, I would like to submit my medical certificate to you. (Describe what actually happened). From last one week I was absent due to an accident which I had last (Date).

Does a DOT physical include a drug test in Illinois?

Does a DOT physical include a drug test? Drug testing is not part of a DOT Physical exam but your Company may request to have drug or alcohol testing done at the same time. DOT drug testing and breath alcohol testing are additional charges.

Can a medical certificate be rejected?

It may be lawful (and in fact appropriate) to reject a medical certificate if it provides insufficient information to enable the employer to provide a safe work environment for an employee, particularly after a long and largely unexplained absence from work.

How do I send medical certificates via email?

I request you to kindly issue a medical certificate in my name so that I could avail medical leave. I shall be highly obliged for your kind support. For your kind reference, I am enclosing a copy of the prescription along with this letter.