high blood pressure and the truth?

They don't know what u don't tell them , but it's best to tell the truth ,no biggie if meds correct it

 

My husband has high BP and takes med's.... it's a non-issue. He's told every company that he's applied to and it hasn't been a problem.

Most app's have a disclaimer stating that all the information of the app is true and correct to the best of your knowledge, some go on to say that anything false can be a reason to be terminated, Other's I guess it's implied. So if it asked about medical history, including high BP and you didn't mark it...... it could be used as an excuse down the road. IMO

 

Hey John, I'm working through Mike in recruiting. He seems very helpful and has answered every question I've had so far, as truthfully as I think he can. I had a question about them checking for creaking/popping joints in their physical, over the weekend and he got back to me asap this morning, telling me the following:

"Any time you have concerns about our physical testing, we give you the opportunity to speak with our HR department to discuss the specifics before scheduling your orientation. They work very closely with the clinic that does our testing, so if you need any type of paperwork or documentation, they would let you know up front so there are no surprises once you begin the testing. We typically have them contact you once we start processing your application"

Take that either direction you like, in this case; I think being open would be more help. It's not like you're taking a hair follicle drug test for a medication you were prescribed, but rather this is a physical ailment that will/might be evident in your physical. Gather paperwork, prescriptions, ECT.

 

Hi john, It will probably come up at your physical. If you take meds for BP, as I do too, I'm sure you are in a database somewhere, and as soon as they punch your name in, it will come up that you take meds. Heck, they probably know the last time you shaved, kidding, but in case of a problem, and you are unresponsive, knowing that might save your life.

 

Make sure your bp is below 140/80 also. Even though you are on bp meds there still is a limit even on those that will fail you. When you go for orientation, stay away from the high sugar drinks and foods, stay away from high salt foods, don't eat canned tomatoes or sauces because they are higher in salt than fresh, don't be loading up on caffeine, drink some water with lemon if you have too to stay hydrated more. Get some sleep.

 

Even with the certifications that doctors be Certified...........

I Have News for some folks

Do you guys realize how many Overweight,High blood PSI drivers are out there? Im Not talking about mega-carriers that Screen the Young and Healthy Ex Military...

Im Talking about the Big,Hairy Dump Truck Drivers, Grain Haulers and Cattle trucks..Even Flatbedders and local Box drivers

You actually think they arent going to Continue Faking their medical Forms??

Be a Cold day in You know where before they lose their livelihoods due to a Physical.

As Long as they Have Strength,Thier limbs work and they can do their Jobs safely.......Nothings gonna change.



I'll bet 20% of all Physicals are Faked out there............High blood pressure is only Imminent doing such a stressful Job. And We Know that

 

Sorry to burst your bubble, but with the regs on med certificates, soon when you go to the dr (they have to be registered as a dot med cert dr) the info will be sent to the state as soon as you go to the dr and has to be filed by dr by days end. You have to send your med certi now to the state cdl division and keep it sent in before it expires or your cdl will be suspended. All of this will be on computer and if you are stopped by dot and you are not in compliance, you will be put oos..