Missing fingers physical

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Lane0324, Apr 9, 2018.

  1. Lane0324

    Lane0324 Bobtail Member

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    I'm curious I'm wanting to start a career in trucking I've read posts on here about physicals I was recently injured last year at my old job I was a underground coal miner I lost a couple fingers I'm just worried that I won't pass sum of these trucking schools physicals. Just want sum thoughts maybe sum of you have went through the same thing.
     
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  3. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    I think that the medical examiner would determine that. I know of a driver who lost his hand and they disqualified him here in Mississippi for it. I read on this forum where someone had a prosthetic hand and drives. I am sure you can still control a truck just fine, don’t see where it would be an issue.
     
  4. Lane0324

    Lane0324 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for your reply. Just a bit on edge about it.
     
  5. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i cannot see that a couple of fingers makes a big deal.

    there's drivers out there with half a brain, and they got thier CDL
     
  6. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Do ya still have a middle finger? Cause that one is absolutely essential for critical communication with 4-wheelers, dispatch, and customers. On a very regular basis.
     
  7. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Well did you loae a cpuple fingers or do still have a couple fingers I'm kidding. I wouldn't think a couple fingers more or less should make that big a difference.
     
  8. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    nose picking finger must have.
     
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  9. Northeasterner

    Northeasterner Medium Load Member

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    Missing my right pinky since birth absolutely no problem. Prosthetics are real thing. Also the Americans with Disabilities Act means that the federal government and state governments have to at least try and work with you. .
     
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  10. JC1971

    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    This should answer your question.

     
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  11. Buckeye Don

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    I’m missing 2 fingers and another tip of one. Never had a problem with physical. Doctors usually check to see if you have a good grip with your hand. As long as you have a few fingers you should be good.
     
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