mental illness will i pass the DOT test/?

I take zyprexa for schizophrenia. is it possible for me to become a truck driver? I am very stable on my meds right now I just need to stay on them is all and I live a normal life. Do i have a shot to become a truck driver?

i should call DOT and ask them to see what they say.

 

Truck drivers have to pass a DOT medical exam. On the exam it asks all kinds of questions including mental illnesses. I'm sure it's a grey area on a case by case basis. There are people that are turned down and go through the appeal process with the DOT Medical Review Board. Many get passed with a waiver.

What does your psychiatrist say? It would seem to me his opinion would weigh heavy.

Other than that, go get a physical and see what they say. Or maybe call and ask. Physical cost vary greatly. Usually walk-in clinics are around $40. Maybe do a google search on "Cleveland OH DOT Physical" to find a clinic?

 

Its kinda insane to even ponder this if you are mentally handicapped.If you ever for whatever reason stop taking your meds...I could go on here but I think the point is made.

 

I found your answer. It is no, sorry.

Here's the link:

http://nrcme.fmcsa.dot.gov/mehandbook/psych4_dis_schiz_ep.htm

 

Mate we all got to be mental to do this kind of work theres got to be a better way to make a living.

 

True....but most of us started on an "even keel"......it wouldn't be right to get a "head start"!

Sometimes I crack myself up......good thing....otherwise...no one would laugh at my jokes!

 

Thanks for the replys guys. I am collecting disability right now for the illness but I would not say I have chronic mental illness. It takes me a long time to have a relapse and get paranoid and stuff. I would say if i stopped my meds it would take me 8 month to have an "episode" or whatever. I am going to get tested and see what happens.

 

Uh huh....same thing Jeffrey Dahmer said!

 

This should be an excellent thread!!!!

 

It has potential!