How many drivers can't pass medical?

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by vadim2200, Jan 27, 2012.

  1. Jan 27, 2012 #1
    vadim2200

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    Does anyone know what is the national percent for drivers that can't pass medical due to obesity?
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2012 #2
    dancnoone

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    Based on what I see at the truck stops.

    I'd say 3 drivers failed in the last 5 years.
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2012 #3
    sidewinder429

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    Obesity is not the disqualifying factor. It's usually the problems that come with it that cause people to fail.

    Hypertension, Diabetis and Sleep Apnea are the most common with it.

    Those that fail would be hard to track down, especially with witchdoctor types out there willing to fill one out for the right amount of money.
     
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  5. Jan 27, 2012 #4
    otherhalftw

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    UMMMM...if you fail the medical....you aren't a driver till you can figure out how to pass.

    Think about it!:biggrin_25523:
     
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