Working after being on disability for several years

DevilDog79 · Jul 9, 2014

Thank you for all the great responses I do appreciate the time you took in reading the thread and answering. I know its an uphill battle. I had my pump cut back 15% about a month ago to see how well I have healed, to lower my morphine Ng/ml in my blood, and to possibly get off it entirely. That will take about a year if it is at all possible. I dont want to be an O/O upfront and #### sure am smart enough not to sign a lease. I watched CR England try to pull that scam when I drove for a short while back in 2002. I am going to call the HR dept's as I think that is sound advice and I am going to as the CC rep to get me in touch with either of the two grads she claims was actively taking morphine and still driving. @Rookietrucker I realize there is a huge difference buddy I have done both. I guess the first time I ever drove a rig was in '78 driving an old Kenworth with a trailer full of soybeans or wood chips for a cousin of mine. It has been so long ago I can hardly remember it but I knew then I loved driving rigs. It sure was easier to be a driver back then and a hell of a lot easier to get a CDL. But I went back to college and then quit college and and enrolled in the University of Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot Got out became a cop and eventually for a short time a La State Trooper. I can proudly say I only issued one Professional driver a ticket and ended up taking him to jail. But that was in '84 and a long time ago also. Thanks again all

201 · Jul 9, 2014

Hey DevilDog, don't worry, driving a truck is like ice skating or riding a bike. It will come back to you in no time. In an hour and a half, you'll be bored stiff again.

DevilDog79 · Jul 9, 2014

@semi....I doubt that buddy. I know my skills at 54 are nothing like my skills at 19 or 40....my only fear is to screw up and kill someone else....but if I remember my weakest skill set was always backing into weird or tricky docking bays. I once saw a mexican that probably only stood 5' tall throw his truck in gear and stand on the running board and lean over as far as he could to back his rig into a tight spot then hop back into the truck in time to brake and stop the trailer inches from the dock....that was impressive....lol

201 · Jul 9, 2014

DevilDog79 said: ↑

@semi....I doubt that buddy. I know my skills at 54 are nothing like my skills at 19 or 40....my only fear is to screw up and kill someone else....but if I remember my weakest skill set was always backing into weird or tricky docking bays. I once saw a mexican that probably only stood 5' tall throw his truck in gear and stand on the running board and lean over as far as he could to back his rig into a tight spot then hop back into the truck in time to brake and stop the trailer inches from the dock....that was impressive....lol
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You'll be fine, trust me. Unless you do food service, where you could be backing blindside into an alley(done that) most places are pretty truck friendly, meaning, there's lots of room. The hardest thing you'll probably have to do, is back into a space at a truck stop. Just make sure you get out and look.

25(2)+2 · Jul 9, 2014

Keller has a booklet, costs 29.95 with all of the guidelines. I saw one at the Pilot in Sioux City, IA late Sunday night.

Getting a card on your own now, will be with the registered providers. I hope that makes it simpler, but the law of unintended consequences means it will probably be more complex.

No one has mentioned yet that you will need documentation about how you have spent the last 12 years employment wise if you are going to work at most places.

DevilDog79 · Jul 9, 2014

25(2)+2 said: ↑

Keller has a booklet, costs 29.95 with all of the guidelines. I saw one at the Pilot in Sioux City, IA late Sunday night.

Getting a card on your own now, will be with the registered providers. I hope that makes it simpler, but the law of unintended consequences means it will probably be more complex.

No one has mentioned yet that you will need documentation about how you have spent the last 12 years employment wise if you are going to work at most places.
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I know I wonder if a signed and notarized document from my attorney would suffice other than that I can probably get the W/C carrier to write me a letter I am sure they would love to stop sending that monthly check...do you think that will suffice?

streetglider · Jul 9, 2014

DevilDog79 said: ↑

Thank you for all the great responses I do appreciate the time you took in reading the thread and answering. I know its an uphill battle. I had my pump cut back 15% about a month ago to see how well I have healed, to lower my morphine Ng/ml in my blood, and to possibly get off it entirely. That will take about a year if it is at all possible. I dont want to be an O/O upfront and #### sure am smart enough not to sign a lease. I watched CR England try to pull that scam when I drove for a short while back in 2002. I am going to call the HR dept's as I think that is sound advice and I am going to as the CC rep to get me in touch with either of the two grads she claims was actively taking morphine and still driving. @Rookietrucker I realize there is a huge difference buddy I have done both. I guess the first time I ever drove a rig was in '78 driving an old Kenworth with a trailer full of soybeans or wood chips for a cousin of mine. It has been so long ago I can hardly remember it but I knew then I loved driving rigs. It sure was easier to be a driver back then and a hell of a lot easier to get a CDL. But I went back to college and then quit college and and enrolled in the University of Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot Got out became a cop and eventually for a short time a La State Trooper. I can proudly say I only issued one Professional driver a ticket and ended up taking him to jail. But that was in '84 and a long time ago also. Thanks again all
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been there done that!

25(2)+2 · Jul 9, 2014

I really don't know, some insist on a copy of a w-2, for each year,and each employer if more than1 during a year.

I was self-employed for over 20 years, and then was unable to work for a few years, some potential employers questioned what I did, but we didn't get around to proving it because I decided not to keep pursuing those avenues of employment, I did have Voc Rehab to document things for me, which was how I got on with the 1st trucking job that amounted to anything for me.

Others have reported issues on this forum about long absences from the work force and it limiting their ability to be hired.

Ridgeline · Jul 9, 2014

Not to be the naysayer but the thing is insurance as mentioned which matters if you get into an accident if they will cover any injuries you have at the time of the accident that may be related to your and they refuse to pay.

There is another thing that may pop up, did for me with a driver a long time ago, the liability of having you drive with morphine of any sort in your system. I know that a good shrewed lawyer would jump on that fact, it won't matter if you are alright with it in your system but the fact that the drug popped up in a drug test if you had an accident may cost the company you work for or their insurance company a heck of a lot of money.

201 · Jul 9, 2014

25(2)+2 said: ↑

I really don't know, some insist on a copy of a w-2, for each year,and each employer if more than1 during a year.

I was self-employed for over 20 years, and then was unable to work for a few years, some potential employers questioned what I did, but we didn't get around to proving it because I decided not to keep pursuing those avenues of employment, I did have Voc Rehab to document things for me, which was how I got on with the 1st trucking job that amounted to anything for me.

Others have reported issues on this forum about long absences from the work force and it limiting their ability to be hired.
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Well, I'll tell ya, I haven't driven in almost 8 years, but have rock solid references, 2.5 million accident free miles, and 35 years in a truck. I've been thinking of getting back in the race, mainly because I might have to, and if a prospective employer didn't want to hire me, I'd tell them to cram it with walnuts, turn around and walk out. It would be their loss. I know it sounds ####y, but I've earned that right to say that. The thing that would bother me the most, is I was trucking when the person that would be interviewing me was in diapers. I went to 1 place once, described my situation, he said, "Pal, I can tell in 20 seconds if you know what you're doing." I was driving for him the next day. Too bad, it was a crummy job, and I quit a month later.

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