Court backs Schneider on driver disqualification

Cybergal · Mar 28, 2007

Court backs Schneider on driver disqualification
3/28/07

Schneider National could legally disqualify a driver who was diagnosed with a disorder that can lead to fainting even though the condition is treatable and is not a disqualifying illness under federal motor carrier safety regulations, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled last month.

Jerome Hoefner had driven a million miles for Schneider without an avoidable accident, but in 2002 he had a fainting spell and was diagnosed with neurocardiogenic syncope, a disorder of the nervous system that can produce a sudden drop in blood pressure, causing the person to faint. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Schneider on Americans with Disability Act grounds, although the driver had since gotten a job at another trucking company.
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lookingup · Mar 29, 2007

Sad to say He may be a danger to everyone....whatever happened to ssi/retirement...

geargrinder · Jun 9, 2007

ADA/EEOC doesn't seem to apply to trucking by virtue of weaseling any issues through DOT and CFR's.

Calitrucker712 · Feb 3, 2008

I find it odd that somone with recent faiting spells can still drive a truck. but having a seizure 20 yrs ago almost made it impossible for me go to get my CDL. But I did manage to get it n am grateful for it every day

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