Gah!!! im not happy with my recruiter

First of all, what is the medical condition requiring medication? Not to sound like a dick, but some things that require medication should disqualify you from being able to drive. Not saying that is your deal, but driving a semi is a very sensitive thing, and any impairment can be dangerous for yourself and the general public.

We need more info!!

 

Looking at some of the drivers out there, I wonder whether stupidity oughta be a disqualifying condition.

As for your case, get as much info as you can from as many creditable sources. A trucking company recruiter ain't the best source of information, and you may have to be flexible in going around him. They spend a lot more time and effort figuring out 'bait n switch' pay claims and the like, and probably don't know much about medicine beyond what's on some form.

 

I would maybe suggest calling the company and asking your question a little higher up on the chain.

Also, have you considered taking a break for a while before continuing on with truck driving? I know several people with anxiety, and can safely say it is a debilitating disorder if you don't get it under control. Medication, rest, and/or counseling are the only ways to deal with it. Getting enough of any of those is doubtful out on the road.

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What ever you do, good luck!

 

It is usually an insurance issue. If you had an accident the company and insurer would be liable if they knowingly put you on the road when you were prescribed medication that could impair your abilities to operate a commercial vehicle safely. I'd ask for who insures the company you wish to drive for and ask them for the list.

 

If you need medication to handle stress and anxiety those are usually sedative type medicines and not really conducive to driving a truck. And if you think you have stress now, wait til your out in the truck and the company wants you to do the impossible and not get you home when you are supposed to be. WHEW!

 

Anxiety, often used to describe multiple "medical" conditions. And it is a job killer.

Your recruitor is looking at the "small" picture/definition. And until he/she is given a clear definition, not a "catch all". You'll be very low in the hiring pool.

Have you been prescribed Vistaril at any time ? Are you currently taking it ?

You've actually painted yourself into a corner with this recruitor. And you won't get out of it, until you have a signed medical release.

 

First off please tell me your recruiter isn't Roni, if so change recruiters........now, she was mine and she dropped the ball more then I care to count. not happy with her at all. second I'm on prozac and I had to jump through hoops getting my Doc to fax in a form saying I was alright to drive that the meds helped and I was no danger to me or others. call someone above your recruiter to get stuff straight on what they want, the recruiters will feed you bs all day long.