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South Dakota CDL Holders Must Update Medical Certification Before July 1 - South Dakota State News (.gov)

Detected July 8, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

South Dakota CDL holders must update their medical certification with the state DMV before July 1 to avoid license downgrade.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. South Dakota CDL holders, including owner-operators and drivers for small fleets and large carriers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: July 1, 2025. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

South Dakota now requires CDL holders to submit their medical examiner's certificate to the DMV; previously, some drivers may have only carried the card.

Who it affects

South Dakota CDL holders, including owner-operators and drivers for small fleets and large carriers.

What you must do

Submit a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) to the South Dakota DMV before July 1.

Deadline

July 1, 2025

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQNlN5dWtEcFZNZGh1THBtUURUTHhfN2liV0puZFVWRHV5dklBYkQ3TVhrem1iay1BaFpwWWVoMTRhUTY2QXhPckROMTNkR3BsRml3aUNxS3BNZncxTmsta2EtMDlsYXJ3OF80dVIwOWU1dXUwYUdwT1UxaDJjdlltWTdqQmFUcFFZSl9pUW1oanRLUQ?oc=5

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