PTSD, DOT Physicals and FMCSA regulations

What does this have to do with trucking? Do you really think that you should be driving an 80k piece of equipment if you are diagnosed with ptsd? We have stupid drivers out there already. Where do you think this is going? Thats the problem with this forum. It seems that if someone thinks up an issue, they should post here. My cousin suffers from ptsd, do I think he should pursue a truck driving career? **** NO. This is not the place to discuss this topic. Another common sence topc.

 

Why dont we discuss the ebola issue since we are at it? Or maybe the ongoing aids issue? Smmfh

 

The medical exam is easy to understand.

Just read it and answer the questions honestly.

You'll have your answer.

 

To the best of my knowledge, which I wouldn't rely upon myself, a driver can take any medication the prescribing doctor says will not adversely affect their ability to drive. I'd try to look it up if the FMSCA had not aborted their website.

My (pretty severe) PTSD was effectively treated (not cured) with a couple years of Prozac and cognitive therapy. I haven't had any urge to kill anyone who desperately needs it in more than a decade.

 

You appear to be aware of your problem , that's all I'd worry about.
The DOT tools that do the physicals are literally looking for something to
disqualify drivers every time they enter their office.
They don't know what you don't tell them ,
don't help them put you out of work.

 

Classic! Absolutely CLASSIC!!!!!

 

So it's just a theoretical question that you're too lazy to research on your own?