Driver rights after a minor stroke? What to do now?

Here is what the FMCSA rule says from page 12 and top of page 13:
Recommendation 3: Stroke and CMV Driver Certification  The MEP recommends that all individuals who have experienced a single stroke be excluded from driving a CMV.  Provided an individual is otherwise physically qualified, individuals who have remained free from recurrent stroke for a period of at least one year may be considered qualified to drive a CMV.
o Such individuals must demonstrate that they are likely to be able to perform their normal duties by undergoing a thorough evaluation of their physical and mental function by a qualified neurologist. Individuals who have experienced severe disabling stroke resulting in their needing assistance or supervision in their activities of daily living are to be disqualified from driving due to the severity of their impairments.
o The certification process should include an on road driving evaluation, just as it is required in 49 CFR §391.31 for new truck drivers. Considering the length, width, weight and other difficulties including seeing objects in the blind angle and the special spatial requirements of driving a CMV, on-road test after one year cessation due to a TIA or Stroke should be mandatory.

 

Thanks again, Mr.X. Relocating would be tough, considering we'd have to sell our home and NOTHING here is selling. You've been a great help and given us a few things to look into. Better than we've had thus far, especially from his employer! Oh, they know he was looking at a local driving job. The employer wanting to hire him locally, had contacted his current employer for reference and they ask him why he wanted to leave them. He said "Simple! Same pay, full benefits and I sleep in my own bed at night." That's the job he didn't get because of the failed DOT exams. So when he can tell them he didn't get THAT local job because of the failed DOT exams. To be honest, now that we know....and he was diagnosed with, a genetic clotting disorder, not sure they WILL ever pass him again. One day at a time!

 

No, did not meet at Western Express.

 

To update everyone, after 4 MONTHS my husband finally was OK'd for long term disability, thru insurance he paid on thru his employer. It's good for 2 years. Isn't much, only $1400 a month. Better than nothing. Baring another stroke, he can go back to driving in July, as long as DOT physician passes him. HOWEVER, his employer terminated him for not returning to work, full well knowing he cannot return. JUST in case DOT physicians will never let him drive again, he is taking welding classes at our local community college. However, he REALLY misses driving! Six more months......