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DOT Physical

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by nikmirbre, Nov 18, 2020.

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  1. Nov 18, 2020 #1
    nikmirbre

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    Im not really worried about passing a physical but, I broke my foot the other day and expect to be sidelined for a few months. My physical is due at the end of the year. I can't remember, will I be ok going to take the test on crutches or maybe even a wheel chair??
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2020 #2
    snowwy

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    They have you bend over and reach down and what not. They also push on your muscles.

    You might be on hold. MIGHT
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2020 #3
    Allow Me.

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    No. you must be physically fit to drive a truck.
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2020 #4
    Oscar the KW

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    So how do these guys with handicap signs in their truck that can barely walk get one?
     
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  7. Nov 21, 2020 #5
    flood

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    some do some don't
    in 18 years I've never had that done
     
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  8. Nov 21, 2020 #6
    Allow Me.

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    It is funny to see handi-cap license plates on Class 8 trucks as well as motorcycles, How can you do the duck walk if you need crutches to walk ? Chaining and tarping a flatbed if in a wheel chair ? I'd love to see that !
     
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  9. Nov 21, 2020 #7
    snowwy

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    Every 2 years. They've done that. Along with different other things that changes each time.
     
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  10. Nov 21, 2020 #8
    FozzyNOK

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    I don't think you're talking about the same "bend over".. Checking range of motion is what the test usually does.. if your getting your prostate checked during a DOT physical.. I think your doctor may be a little off
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2020 #9
    Oscar the KW

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    Maybe they are just close like that.
     
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  12. Nov 21, 2020 #10
    FozzyNOK

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    If you come in on crutches or a wheel chair, you're probably not going to pass. There are some conditional maladies that can be conditional and given a conditional card to operate.. but you then have to go back and show that whatever malady is now no longer an issue. If you are really broken, you need to sit until you aren't and then go get a regular DOT and go back to work
     
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