Newbies in the Trucking World

Unfortunately, most companies have seasoned drivers that want to take the local/regional/dedicated runs, because they have 'paid their dues' out on the road and are now ready to spend time closer to home. Most recent grads need to plan on being out for a very minimum of 6 weeks at a time, often 2-3 months at a time if not more.
And the issue with MS is something that he should have researched VERY carefully before going in to trucking. I don't know what the stand on MS is, but I do know that fatigue is a MAJOR problem among drivers, to the point that most companies are starting to test more and more drivers for sleep apnea which causes fatigue. Since stress is one of the main triggers for an attack. I would really recommend he not go into trucking.

 

I would personally recommend he look into a different career. The trucking industry is very physically demanding and very stressful. It can really wreak havoc on a physically fit person! Plus with the long time spent away from home being able to attend doctor visits and check ups would be very tricky.

Like the other poster said, you may want to double check the regulations regarding the DOT physical and such. For instance, just having diabetes disqualifies you from driving. Many medications also will prevent you from driving.

I have a close friend with M.S. and know for certain that they would not be able to meet the requirements of an over the road driver. For your husbands well being I would strongly urge him to reconsider this career choice.

 

I have to agree with Chompi . It was a poor career choice . You should have come here for advice before he invested in training . No driver should be behind the wheel if their is any doubt of his ability to perform safely at all times . You don't gamble with the safety of the public traveling on the highways .

 

If your condition is such that you were unable to assist a surgeon for long periods of time, you definitely will have
difficulty driving a truck for long periods of time. It can be very taxing work. Highly unlikely anyone would hire him with a history of MS.

 

Venezia no longer hires new grads.