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Is there a list of no can drive common ailments?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Snowball, Jan 28, 2011.

  1. Jan 28, 2011 #1
    Snowball

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    :Navigator: Hello, This is my first post. You all seem most helpful. :Wind rose:

    Is there a list of no can drive common ailments :study: ? My friend said that he lost or gave up his CDL because of a kidney stone. I was wondering if there were other ailments that could hinder or make obtaining a CDL impossible? I have been studying and thought to wait until I can pass a physical perhaps. The only thing wrong with me is smoking and beer-coffee-pop-tea have ruined my teeth :brushteeth: some though I chose to hang on to and still have them for the time. Any help would be appreciated I am clean and sober for years and 40. :brave:

    Thanks in adv. :wav:
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2011 #2
    Flying Dutchman

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    Once you pass a kidney stone you should be ok to drive....I cant imagine every driver has not had a kidney stone. Thankfully, I have not.
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2011 #3
    chopper103in

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    diabetes will if you have to take shots to control it
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2011 #4
    celticwolf

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    Kidney Stone won't prevent you from driving permanently.. hurt like heck till you pass it, but can drive after..

    Insulin dependant diabetes, stage 3 hypertension, non-correctable vision or hearing, injuries that prevent full range of motion or limit lifting are just a few.
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2011 #5
    Snowball

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    Thanks, I doubt I have that. I just need to get the physical I guess. I imagine it is a poke with a needle and a wiz quiz and a peek down the hatch. From the looks of things Diabetes seems to be the Trucker's worst nightmare around here.
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2011 #6
    Mattkujata

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    On a standard DoT physical they check:

    Blood Pressure / Pulse
    Sight (correctable to 20/20)
    Hearing (not sure the minimum requirement)
    Urine (for sugar and other crap that might indicate a health problem)
    Throat / Ears (for infections, etc...)
    Height / Weight

    It seems DoT physicals are pretty easy to pass as long as you don't have any major health problems.

    Once you have your CDL though, I think companies are more choosy about who they give a job. All of the companies I have checked with do a "job requirements test". A set of physical tests during which your heart rate cannot go too high. Of course, you need to be able to perform the tests, period. I know Roehl asks new recruits to be able to get under, and out from under a trailer without touching the ground or the trailer with their hands. I tried this the other day, and I'm in pretty good physical shape. It was a bit of a work out! Plus I'm only 5'7".

    Disclaimer: I haven't driven a semi, nor have I been employed by an OTR company for about 7 years. The above is based on my research and current experiences as I'm getting back into this industry.
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2011 #7
    Snowball

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    I do enjoy loud music. Hope it did not ruin my chances. The music can make me hyper if I let it. I doubt that is what was intended though. Thanks
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2011 #8
    Snowball

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    Wow, that actually sounds like fun. Like jumping hurdles. I can ride a bicycle 30 miles+ easy when I am in shape.. 10 miles right now. I should be ok, maybe. Like you said.. all depends. Thanks
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2011 #9
    Rerun8963

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    they do not [​IMG] with a needle.....
     
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