CDL medical certification

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

• What can CDL drivers do to help stop human trafficking?

  Human traffickers often use truck stops, bus stations, rest areas, and transit centers for coordinating and moving victims. Signs of human trafficking may include:

  • Citizens band (CB) radio chatter about a “commercial company,” "sale," or flashing lights in response
  • A suspicious vehicle parked in an unusual location or often seen dropping off or picking up individuals from other trucks or vehicles
  • Signs of physical and emotional trauma, such as extreme submissiveness, fear or distress, nervousness, or injuries such as bruising and branding
  • An individual appearing disoriented and confused. Traffickers often deny their victims food, water, and medical care as a means of controlling and dominating them
  • The same individual appearing at multiple locations

  If something looks suspicious, trust your instincts, and contact local authorities by a call or text (calls may be made anonymously). If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. Never attempt to confront a trafficker or victim.
  
  When reporting a suspected human trafficking situation, describe specifically what you observed, including:

  • Who or what you saw (such as physical identifiers or nicknames overheard)
  • When you saw it (date and time)
  • Where it occurred (where you noticed the suspicious activity and any movement, if applicable)
  • Why it’s suspicious

  More information is available at the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Call 888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree at 233733. The NHT hotline is a non-governmental agency funded by the federal government. It is not a law enforcement or immigration authority.

   

• How can I find out if my medical certificate is up to date?

  You can view your medical certificate information using online services.
  
  Go to Online Services

• How much does it cost to update my CDL medical certificate?

  There is no cost to update your CDL medical certificate information. However, if you previously certified to interstate driving, and you correct your CDL driving type to intrastate only (Michigan-only driving) when your medical certificate is updated, you must apply for a corrected CDL showing the “K” restriction for intrastate driving. The cost is $18 to have the license corrected. A new photo license will be mailed to you.

• Can I change my CDL driving type and update my CDL medical certificate online?

  You can certify to a different type of driving using online services. Note: If you previously certified to interstate driving, and you need to change your driving type to intrastate only (Michigan-only driving), you can update your information online or at a Secretary of State office but you must also apply for a corrected license, which will show the “K” restriction for intrastate driving. The cost is $18 to have the license corrected. A new photo license will be mailed to you.

• I have a CDL medical variance - what do I need to do?

  If you have an FMCSA medical variance, such as an FMCSA waiver letter or skills performance evaluation, you must schedule a visit to a Secretary of State office. FMCSA medical variance documents won’t be accepted if sent by mail or fax, and they can’t be updated online.