Transitioning military/80% disability - Is trucking the right choice?

I'd say talk it over with a doctor first. You said your senses and relaxes are all on par, do you have any lapses in consciousness or similar issues. As far as prescriptions usually most heavy pain killers and the like will disqualify you, any thing that can impair judgement or cause drowsiness.
If the doctor gives the green light and you can pass the DOT physical I'd say you're good to drive.

 

Wooly Rhino is messing with you.
I went through Navy SAR school on Huey's. They were all loaners from the Army, since at that time the Navy didn't own any Hueys. Most came from Ft. Rucker. They were the underpowered single engine Hueys.

 

152 was MCAS Futenma. Okinawa I'm sure you been there.

 

That's where I remember you guys. Yes, did UDP there 99-00, and 01-02. Many good times drinking ALL weekend in the bks (431) lounge, or working nightcrew just to show up drunk to breakfast and shoving burritos in your dirty coverall pockets. The HOOK & JAB LOL, Gate 2 street, the Banyan Tree, Western World, ahhh, some good times!

 

Another thing to check out is Vocational Rehab through Veteran Affairs. I had a buddy also that had service connected disabilities and they paid for not only his CDL training through the local technical College but his endorsements. Worth a look see.

 

I have seen some idiots and intelligent servicemen rather it was army, marines, air force etc. I used to work on a Navy base but a lot of other branches used the base as well including foreign military mostly from Australia. But this isn't really relevant to the topic.

I didnt read it but what drugs are you taking? those can decide if you can drive, like others said go get a physical first. Maybe you can even get one done at one of the VA's? not sure if they would give you one but never hurts to check.
Also someone mentioned the railroad, those guys get paid decent. BNSF railroad jobs here start you out around $29.33 a hour plus cheap benefits etc plus train you for the job you apply for, my buddy works for them and has been trying to get me to apply for jobs.

 

My question would be.. what do you know of the trucking industry? Because the reality of it may not be what you expect it to be. Personally, I love driving, but hate the industry.. which is why I was always partial to the construction industry (that one had its own pitfalls, but I think it still had a better outlook overall than freight hauling).
So, a bit of Q&A, I reckon..
1: What do you expect to get out of it, and what do you want out of it.
2: You're talking about an industry not exactly notorious for catering to the health and fitness crowd... could this further compound your existing condition?
3: Back to my first question.. what do you know of trucking and the industry?
4: How do others close to you feel about it?

Don't disregard #4, especially.

 

hmmz good questions, 2 and 4 are rather important indeed. I can say when I was otr it was difficult for others around me.