AZ truck driver medical ?

65 SD L79 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

AZ truck driver medical ?

ABC123 · Uber Guru

As a dispatcher, I don't drive anymore for work.

My doctor said to me last year, "Do you really need this for work" and my answer was "No"

So I let mine go, maybe a mistake, looking back.

I would contact the MTO and my guess is, that they will be giving a new grace period, in light of the new rise in infections.

mad65 · Veteran Member

I just did mine (in Manitoba). I had to book an appointment well in advance but they did still take me in.

Dave Rose · Addicted!

Hi Kevin
I had the same problem last year-I went to DriverCheck-they are local-it was cheaper than getting a medical at my doctors- www.DriverCheck.ca
They should have something in your area.
Keep on Cruising!
Dave

seventy2plus2 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

70 SS ACADIAN wrote:
got my notice to get my medical done to keep my AZ truck. Dont think my doctor is going to see me for this. What are others doing?

English translation please. What is an AZ truck? Why wouldn't a doctor do a medical?

65 SD L79 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

seventy2plus2 wrote:
70 SS ACADIAN wrote:
got my notice to get my medical done to keep my AZ truck. Dont think my doctor is going to see me for this. What are others doing?
English translation please. What is an AZ truck? Why wouldn't a doctor do a medical?

A is Ontario tractor trailer licence the Z is air brakes. Doctors are busy helping the sick here. Doctors charge for this service as its not covered under Ontario health. Dave as put me in the right direction

65 SD L79 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Dave Rose wrote:
Hi Kevin
I had the same problem last year-I went to DriverCheck-they are local-it was cheaper than getting a medical at my doctors- www.DriverCheck.ca
They should have something in your area.
Keep on Cruising!
Dave

thanx Dave, I didnt know about these guys

seventy2plus2 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

My air brake endorsement is good for life. Do you guys need a medical to renew?

65 SD L79 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

seventy2plus2 wrote:
My air brake endorsement is good for life. Do you guys need a medical to renew?

Medical is for the A . We do written tests for A,Z ( air brake ) and road signs every 5 years. they lowered the age for a drive test then put it back up to 85 now.

dualquadpete · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I dropped my AZ years ago!! Too much BS!!! Driving wasn't fun anymore!! 14 hour days and wanting me back in a 4:30 am to be at gravel pit by 6am !!! No life at all just come home at8 & go to bed at 9pm!!! Fudging log book to stay legal!!

Lt1 Burb · Addicted!

I have had my AZ for 28 years and never driven a truck since, just keep it.

hawkeye5766 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

?? Here in BC we have class 1 (tractor/trailer) Class 3 Tandem and 15 for air endorsement. Medical when you get a notice in the mail every 3-5 years. No retesting/updating for license or endorsements. Had mine for 30 years and never had to go back to class...

mfleury · Poncho Master!

After 50 years I gave mine up drove all my life away

Lemans64 · Poncho Master!

Heard something on news today I thought was a little weird, apparently only BC has mountain terrain driving requirements for Truck Driving??
So if you are from ONT. or other eastern Province it is not required for you to know how to drive in Mountains? Or how to put chains on during winter conditions??
Sounds kind of fishy, but just interested to hear others info on this.

dualquadpete · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I can believe it!! Just watch "Hwy Thru Hell" & see the truckers from Ontario having "NO IDEA" how to put chains on [if they even have them]