DOT Physical Blood Pressure

I was looking to get back into trucking and did a DOT exam on my dime to see if I could qualify. The blood pressure was right on the cusp at 140/90 (I was really nervous) on medication. I got a 1 year certification and started applying. I got a job offer from XPO and they sent me to same spot I went to get drug test and certification. They only drug test me then so I assumed they used my recent results (within 2 weeks). The HR rep from XPO said that although it is the same facility they can not accept the facility's earlier results because they were done before I got hired (2 weeks). They want me to go back there but reading on the FMCSA website that after an initial result of 140/90 the next certification will have to be lower or I will get a 3 month certification. Should I chance it or move on applying to other companies that will accept my recent 1 year certification. This is my first job offer do others require you to get DOT medical even if you are already valid?

 

The shame of this is that OD was on standby but I chose XPO for their personalized training. A few days after I thought I passed the XPO physical OD called and said they couldn't hold my spot any longer. I'm not sure if they take DOT or not I will call the manager tomorrow and see if the Dec slot is still available for training. Their training I will be in class with people with no CDL. XPO I would have a personal trainer to take me from where I am at now. XPO says they need the DOT by tomorrow so I am on the fence. The occupational health center is open 24 hours so I still have time.

 

I have been trying. I get anxiety as soon as the cuff starts compressing in the doctor's office. I have been trying to relax, slow my breathing (thanks for the link), and eating bananas and I am going to get some beet juice which people and studies say lower it. I'm trying...