DOT Physical Question

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bclajr, Apr 4, 2025.

  1. Trucks66

    Trucks66 Light Load Member

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    What happened to the days of people just shutting the hell up and not volunteering any information?
     
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  3. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Seems to be harder and harder to hide anymore.

    I saw an article where our medicals will be uploaded in a data base now by the medical examiner. I don't know if the driver license thing is still required though.
     
  4. expedite_it

    expedite_it Road Train Member

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    Does everyone agree with Chinatown on this?
     
  5. wulfman75

    wulfman75 Road Train Member

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    Yep.
     
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  6. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Some things in our past are documented, but not everything. If you broke your arm 5 years ago, had it wrapped and it healed OK, this was done at an ER, it will not show up anywhere on any medical search. So why mention it on a DOT physical form ? If you had open heart surgery 3 years ago, the evidence will show on your chest obviously. Can't hide that. You need to ask yourself this question before you proceed with trucking..... Am I qualified to drive a very big vehicle down the highways of this country SAFELY, without endangering the safety of other people who are also driving ? Overdosing years ago and being in a coma, I agree with China town, no one will hire you. Simply because it's too risky to take a chance with a possible hazard behind the wheel. People love to sue trucking co's I mean they have all this $$$ and BIG insurance coverage, right ? Luck to ya'
     
  7. firemedic2816

    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    ####, what was it laced with? Gonna be hard to hide the tube scar
     
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