Hi! I'm in the process of being medically retired from the military after 17 years of service. I have been deployed twice (Iraq and Afghanistan) and was doing pretty well until I developed an anxiety disorder about two years ago.
I was thinking about becoming a trucker, but it looks like I will both have an uphill battle and a bumpy road ahead of me to reach that goal. It might not even be obtainable ---no matter how much I try--- due to my medical conditions. I have not given up completely yet, so I will hang around this forum and try to suck up as much information as I can.
The obstacles that stands in my way:
- Asperger's Syndrome (high-functioning Autism)
- Anxiety Disorder
- Medications (Klonopin, Trazedone, Abilify, Lexipro)
- Kyphosis & Scoliosis (excessive curvature of back)
- Borderline high blood pressure
- Sleep Apnea
I appreciate any advice ---good or bad--- that you can give me.
An Uphill Battle and a Bumpy Road
Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Swiper, May 19, 2016.
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Road Medic posted a good response to this question here: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/threads/medications.184403/
Heres some general Questions and answers on FMCSA's site about medical conditions:
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-medications-disqualify-cmv-driver
and here:
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/Medical-Requirements
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@Swiper .... thank you for your Service. Sorry I don't have any answers to your post, but I'm kinda agreeing with the replies about the stresses on the road. (Not that you didn't have any in the military, though!)
@Chinatown can probably get you a list of the militaryfriendly companies shortly. Be safe.Swiper Thanks this. -
I also have to agree about the driving issue, but as I mentioned, USPS is VERY PRO MILITARY. There are plenty of other positions availabe such as mailhandlers, clerks, maitenance, sorter, supervisior, etc. etc. Every position at USPS has the same pay scale levels, and all of them pay double time OT. The pay level isn't as high as a tractor trailer drivers make, but a lot of the other positions availabe has the POTENTIAL to make over 100k because of the double time paid for OT. Plus, you will be working for Uncle Sam again. -
Ok, I'm gonna be "that guy" that questions 17 years of service, with Asbergers.....??? I thought that was non-waiverable?
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I have scoliosis, to the point they wouldn't let me join the military, never stopped me from doing anything else I wanted to in life. That won't affect trucking.
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