Question for drivers familiar with CDL training

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by echosid999, Dec 16, 2015.

  1. echosid999

    echosid999 Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys! long time lurker, first time poster

    I just turned 21 (In july) and its been my dream for a couple years to drive trucks. Everything from the sounds to the smells lol. I recently got accepted to Prime's CDL training program, but I do have one question. I do have a birth defect, where I only have 2 fingers on each hand. I can still do everything everyone else can do, and trust me, my grip is probably stonger then most. I really hope this doesnt change anything for me, and can anyone chime in on how this will effect my training, or more specifically my physical.

    Thanks for the help guys!
     
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  3. AM14

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    Did you talk to Prime about it? It'd probably be best to get an answer straight from the horse's mouth. Not trying to sound cold, but I honestly don't know. Hopefully someone else can help more. Good luck.
     
  4. strollinruss

    strollinruss Road Train Member

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    I don't think your hands should matter. Good luck, man!
     
  5. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    I hope you realize your dream.
     
  6. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Might need a medical waiver , if a guy with no right arm can drive a truck with a waiver, u can
     
  7. echosid999

    echosid999 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah I talked to the recruiter and he said he wasnt very sure but its shouldnt be a problem. He didnt sound very sure about the answer tho. I honestly don't want to make it to missouri from chicago just to be sent home ya know?

    PS- I'm leaving this saturday for prime! :D
     
  8. AM14

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    I don't think it's a problem either. I would ask to speak with their medical team before you head out though. They will be performing the physical so they can tell you what you need to know. If the recruiter didn't know, he or she should have found someone who does.
     
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  10. echosid999

    echosid999 Bobtail Member

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    Workin harder is definitely no problem, been doing it my whole life. I will for sure call them tommorow and ask to speak to there medical team and let them know the situation. I just hope this doesnt mess anything up for me, kinda what I've been wanting to do for a while now. I appreciate your guys input, I've just been freaking out a little bit haha
     
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