Looking for interesting stories.

I have a story you may be interested in please send me an email and I will tell you about it. It relates to type 1 diabetes and cdl legislation in Canada and the US

 

Hi Kathryn, here's some of my life on the road...if interested give me a shout

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-art-gallery/124454-arctic-winter-2010-a.html

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr.../41527-last-ice-road-crossing-for-2008-a.html

 

Want winter driving info just talk to me. Today the windchill was -47F or -44C. I run all over North America and can't adjust to the temps. One day it's nice and warm (for me anyway) and the next it's so cold I can't stand it. It was worse when I was flatbeding all those years. Oh how I hated to tarp in this weather.

 

Just outta curiosity...
What is the legislation in Canada and Diabetes with respects to CDL?

 

If your Dr. doesn't take your license from you, you're good to go. There are lots of drivers with diabetes in Canada.

 

I am in the process of getting my CDL and I'm a type 1 diabetic. Yes if your doctor ok's you you can get your license. The problem is if you are from Canada you can only drive in Canada. You can not drive in the USA and they can drive in the US however they can't drive in Canada. This is for insulin dependant diabetics only. This legislation needs to be changed. It is definately being considered for change but at this point there is not enough attention on the topic which means it could still take years. However I have been in contact with the US and Canada regarding making this change. They believe if I can get a union or some higher ups to back me and support me that we can bring about this change a lot sooner. Again I'm just in the beginning stages of this but I will be in the near future putting together a petition as well as anything else I need to do this. Stay posted here and I will keep everyone up to date or send me a pm and I will give you my email if you want more info. This legislation needs to be changed and we can accomplish this. Diabetics can now control their diabetes effectively enough to safely drive with all the new advances in technology. There are many people out there that unfortunately still believe that diabetics can't get their license period.

 

i know a guy who could give you a really good storey kathryn--he was a heavy hauler in toronto--then got a form of epilepsy--and couldnt drive anymore--and has coutless battles with mto over it--then he has started up his own shunting business,contracted to private carrriers--he has also written a book about his trials and tribulations and is a bit of a legend in the gta
if you would like to know more--you can pm a mod and then i will send you his email address---you wont be disapointed--he is quite a guy