


Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, or gross vehicle weight or gross combination weight, of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more, whichever is greater: or If driving a commercial motor vehicle as defined below, you are required to carry a medical examination certificate, even though you are not required to carry a CDL license.Ĭ ommercial Motor Vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle: Medical Examiner Certificate (Medical Card) Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination Hazardous Materials Endorsement Application Motor Carriers will be held responsible if their drivers operate a commercial motor vehicle without a valid CDL. The Commercial Driver's License (CDL) laws and standards cover drivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Mexico, and Canada. These minimum standards will guarantee the fitness of commercial motor vehicle operators by requiring demonstrated ability to drive heavy vehicles before a license is issued. New federal standards for testing and licensing heavy truck and bus operators are required by law in Kentucky. The medical certificate can be valid for a period up to 24 months. Effective July 1, 2023, school bus endorsement holders will no longer be required to submit to an annual medical exam due to a revision in KRS 281A.175.
