Finally going to trucking school next week. Question about DOT physical

I just went through all that very recently. Don't drink coffee. No fast food or anything else with a lot of sodium. Drink a lot of water (not gallons because that can actually kill you). The limit I think is 140/90 or 85. Not sure about the second number. If you aren't close to those numbers you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

 

If you have a valid physical that is good for a while I don't see them doing it.

I had my 2 year and I didn't have to do it at the school or my orientation due to it still having close to 2 years on it.

 

They won't do it there, but whoever hires you will send you for a drug test and it's possible they'll do another dot physical there.

Happened to me. I have two cards

 

School doubtful. First employer almost certainly will.

 

140/90 is the DOT max for BP test. If you are borderline, most will get you by. White coat syndrome can cause your BP to rise a bit as well. You are stressing over it because we all need a med card to drive, make a living. That right there can cause your BP to be elevated a bit.

Just try not to think about it. I know, easier said than done. I have that same issue, on BP meds and still test borderline. At home, normal readings.

 

I couldn't say definitively, but probably so. Every job I've ever had started with a drug test and physical regardless of my current.med card.

 

If you are going to Swift Academy, Swift is not going to require another physical after you graduate before you start driving for Swift.

That would be redundant to the point of absurdity.

 

If the requirement says that then You're good to go.But I would call them to see how recent the med card has to be..Also If they accept your card then you won't have to take a BP test but you will a drug test.