That simply isn't accurate.barstoolguru wrote:If one driver in a co has to have a medic card they all do. I have been a city driver most of my life and some co required the driver to have their own and other paid for the driver to get it. When they pay for the driver to get one the co can access they records and if you supply your own they can't
A Medical Card is required for all DOT-regulated drivers meeting the below quoted conditions. A company can have both DOT-regulated drivers and non-regulated drivers, and the non-regulated drivers are not required to get a Medical Card.
If you have been a city driver, that doesn't necessarily mean you are not engaged in interstate commerce. If you deliver any packages where the original shipper and consignee are in different states, then it is still interstate commerce even if your portion of the transportation is entirely local. For example, a FEDEX or UPS driver could spend their entire career driving around their local town picking up and dropping off packages, but they are still engaged in interstate commerce.
Company's have no right to see the detailed medical records regardless of who pays for the exam. The driver must submit the first part of the form that says they are qualified, but they are supposed to keep the second part of the form that gets into medical details.
From FMCSA Medical FAQ:
8. Are CMV drivers who operate in interstate commerce required to have a medical certificate?
Drivers are required to have a DOT Medical Certificate:
If they operate a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross combination weight rating (GCWR), gross vehicle weight (GCW), or gross combination weight (GCW) of 4,536 kilograms or more in interstate commerce.
If they operate a motor vehicle designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers (including the driver) in interstate commerce.
If they operate a motor vehicle designed or used to transport between 9 and 15 passengers, for direct compensation, beyond 75 air miles from the driver's normal work-reporting location, in interstate commerce
If they transport hazardous materials, in a quantity requiring placards, in interstate commerce.
CFR 49 Part 391.41
CFR 49 Part 390.5