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^ Top   #1   02.05.2008

e-tee Banned or Retired   Last Seen: 09.06.2009 05.09 PM Member Since: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Smith, Ar. Trucker? WannaBe Age: 57 Posts: 52 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

Health Question Concerning Physical I was diagnosed with emphysema a few years ago. Most people don't know that and the few I have told seem surprised because I have worked hard in construction for 30 years. The only time it affects me is while doing heavy labor I get out of breath. Was wondering if anyone knows if that would disqualify me from getting a CDL, or a driving job? Thanks for any information......

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Cybergal Truck Forum Supporter   Last Seen: 04.16.2009 05.42 AM Member Since: Oct 2008 Posts: 13,838 My Trucking Photos: 27 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked: 2,574 Times My Truckers Blog : 16

Quote: Originally Posted by e-tee I was diagnosed with emphysema a few years ago. Most people don't know that and the few I have told seem surprised because I have worked hard in construction for 30 years. The only time it affects me is while doing heavy labor I get out of breath. Was wondering if anyone knows if that would disqualify me from getting a CDL, or a driving job? Thanks for any information...... This depends on the severity of the emphysema. There are drivers who have this condition that are able to drive without having problems.

^ Top   #3   02.17.2008

truckincanuck Bobtail Member   Last Seen: 06.07.2009 10.03 PM Member Since: Feb 2008 Location: Stevensville, Ontario, Canada Trucker? 10 Years Age: 47 Posts: 30 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Truckers Blog : 2

I agree with sybergal. I would believe that if whoever diagnosed you felt you only had a mild case not requiring treatment. If you work as hard in trucking as you do in construction your doing it wrong. I wouldn't mention it if it doesn't restrict your normal daily life. __________________ Driving truck is only a job, make it work for you, don't work for it.

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