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Driver with false leg

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Singlescrew, Oct 10, 2016.

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  1. Oct 10, 2016 #1
    Singlescrew

    Singlescrew Light Load Member

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    I saw a driver get out of a truck today and noticed he had a metal leg. Must have been driving an auto. I wanted to talk to him but I'm ltl and time wasn't permitting. I've never seen this before and was happy this guy was out doing something with his life. I see there are more handicap spots at truck stops and always wondered why thinking nobody handicap could pass a dot physical but today I was proven ignorant. Anybody else see drivers out here not letting a disability hold them back?
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2016 #2
    Old Man

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    Guess you never met peg leg John, has worked in our heavy haul for years.
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2016 #3
    TruckerPete1990

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    I thought the title was false log...
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2016 #4
    SAdriver

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    my company has a fully deaf driver. mfw i see a guy signing to another at orientation. apparently there are quite a few out on the road who adapt and overcome.
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2016 #5
    tucker

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    "Would I"

    snickers
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2016 #6
    TruckDrivingtn

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    Have one at the school now he walks normal and clutches just fine.
     
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  9. Oct 10, 2016 #7
    skeeterbilt cfh

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    I had a former boss that only had one hand he is also a driver he has to wear his 60,000 dollar prosthetic hand to legally drive.
     
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  10. Oct 10, 2016 #8
    Gunner75

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    There's a video floating around of a flatbed driver with a prosthetic arm.
     
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  11. Oct 10, 2016 #9
    SHOJim

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    i picked up a one legged hitch hiker. I just told him to hop in.
     
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  12. Oct 10, 2016 #10
    Puppage

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    So why is the hearing test part of the DOT physical?
     
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