HIV, criminal record, licence suspensions

HIV is not a major issue if under control as far as driving is concerned.
Problem is that hygiene and diet are very important for a HIV positive person and to keep these standards at optimal level on the road is challenging.
I employ HIV positive drivers who seem healthy and put in 14 hours a day no problem.
In fact some of these guys have more endurance then some HIV negative drivers.
What a lot of people don't understand about HIV is that if under control it has virtually no effect on how a person looks or performs.
Only at advanced stages does it become evident.
To reach an advanced stage can take many years.
In fact we don't know how long a person can stay health while being HIV positive because we are still counting but we do know there are people health after more then 20 years of being HIV positive.
If that person was energetic and strong before becoming HIV positive that is how they will be after (if controlled).
If they were lethargic and needed 10h sleep before that is how they will be after.

 

The HIV won't be a issue itself, but the meds you take for it might be. Considering the rest of your backround, I'd say no, you don't have a chance. At least not with the good companies anyway (IE Walmart).

 

You may have to disclose the fact that you have HIV no matter what you want. If the physical asks if you have any illnesses and you say no, they can fire you. They ask what meds your on and why you take them. So be prepared to disclose your status. Like I said just be upfront about it. As far as your HIV your liable to get more flack from other drivers than the company.

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Btw op, I'm not trying to come down on you because you have HIV.

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This isn't a industry of 2nd chances, as I'm sure you're probably figuring out.

 

You can still work in the industry, if you really want to. Just not as a driver. Have you considered being a dispatcher?