What medical self-certification must a CDL applicant provide under 49 CFR 383.71?

Short answer

A CDL applicant must provide medical self-certification under 49 CFR 383.71, which includes certifying the type of driving operations they will perform, such as non-excepted interstate or excepted interstate.

The rule says

"Every person who holds a CLP or CDL must provide to the State the certification contained in 383.71(b)(1) of this subpart." (49 CFR 383.71(g))

"An applicant or CLP or CDL holder who certifies to non-excepted, interstate driving operations according to 383.71(b)(1)(i) must comply with applicable requirements in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this section" (49 CFR 383.71(h))

In plain English

When applying for a CDL, the applicant must self-certify the type of driving they will be doing, which determines the medical certification requirements. If the applicant certifies to non-excepted interstate driving, they must comply with specific medical certification requirements, including providing a medical examiner's certificate.

What to do

• Review the medical self-certification requirements under 49 CFR 383.71.
• Determine the type of driving operations you will perform and self-certify accordingly.
• If required, provide a medical examiner's certificate to the State.
• Ensure you understand the medical certification requirements for your specific type of driving operations.