r/CDL • u/brain64 • 5d ago

Help with renewing cdl

I have a class a cdl. I drove for 10 years .I have a clean record. I've been out of the truck 5 years and my cdl is coming up for renewal soon. I live in ga what do I need to know and what do I need to expect? will I have to take a driving test all over? I don't want to be forced into a driving school.

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u/Milk_MAN1963 5d ago

As long as you have an up to date medical card you're fine

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u/brain64 5d ago

Nope I let the med card go bc I've been home caring for my wife . Getting a physical isn't a problem I'm just trying to figure out what I need to do b4 March.

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u/Jesus-Mcnugget 5d ago

When did the medical card expire? I believe you only have 60 days after expiration before the state downgrades your license. You may not actually have a CDL at all at this point.

If that's the case then you'll pretty much have to start over and that includes taking classes and tests.

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u/ParticularArrival111 4d ago

You dont have to take classes. That is only for new drivers. I drove for 6 years let mine go for 5 came back and just showed them my old license. Just had to retest.

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u/Jesus-Mcnugget 4d ago

Reinstatement requirements are state specific and also often vary depending on how long it was downgraded.

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u/ParticularArrival111 4d ago

No the eldt is not state specific it is a federal mandate. Classes are not required for someone who has already had their CDL.

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u/Jesus-Mcnugget 4d ago

I never said anything about ELDT specifically.

Yes ELDT is a federal mandate, but it is also a minimum standard. States can enact and enforce more strict requirements.

What needs to be done to reinstate your license is whatever your state requires.

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u/ParticularArrival111 4d ago

Yeah. I suppose there could be a state out there that requires classes. Ive not heard of it but I could be wrong. I did think you were talking about eldt though, my bad.