DOT physical questions.

the asthma will not fail you, as long as the inhaler doesnt impare you. most of them dont. The elbow, if your cleared by a doc wont hurt you, If you take the drugs when you on your 10 break you can take the meds, but you can still drive on ibuprofen. the other ones impare you abilities.your big pain killers will not disqualify you as long as they are prescribed to you. If you dont need them dont take them until after all is said unless your really need them .

 

Uh, you might need a doctor's clearance for the inhaler. But this should not be a problem. Right now however, I would not know if you would be able to get a 1 year health card, or the standard 2 year card.

The surgeries, are NOT a problem. The meds ARE, if you are (still) using them. You will pop positive on a drug screen. So throw them away. Use Tylenol or whatever else.

 

this guy is right, Some of the inhalers might need medical clearance . It would be better for you NOT to take the high powered pills. Some companies have "not as strict policies" on these drugs but major companies will especially for new drivers.

 

before you go to your trucking company I would go to your doctor and get a medical release form and a document saying that you're clear to work as a truck driver. other than that you should be good

 

They dont know if you do not tell them. Make NO mention of the inhaler. Get off the dope before you pee test, that will flunk you big time.

Remember, that doc is there to protect his own butt, he isnt your friend. Tell them nothing.