Another newbie looking for advice in IL

I am a carrier of Osteoarthritis. It hit me in my 40's but not formally diagnosed and added to the pile of other specific bone situations system wide unitl late last year. The problem with me is I have the bones of a 80 year old. If I was to get hit or get into a fight I probably will break a bunch. (How they break would lead to either Pathological Failure or even more aggressive problems.

Keeping in mind that is just one of a number keeping me from passing a DOT. Im permanently retired.

With that said. Ordinary OTC pain relief does not do well with Arthritis and other specific degenerative pain. You lead toward stomach issues such as ulcers (Some of which are a genuine medical emergency) The other side of arthritis is narcotic pain killers at a low level. (Which I think helps along with certain arthritis medicine I take each night before bed which also increases stomach trouble) the narcotics are no longer legal around 18 wheelers and drivers who have taken them within a period of time equal to 7 times half life. For example Hydrocodone 10/325 apap, half life is 4 hours. Withdrawals begin 6 to 12 hours. It's in blood 24 hours, urine 3 to 5 days roughly and in hair past 90 days.

So. IF you had a dentist teeth appt and had 3 days to get through the Ow (Not working at all) It should come up to about 7 days after your last dose to be clean before you are cleared to run a 18 whher again.

Osteoarthritis never stops if you are on bad concrete plate roads, the hammering that 18 wheeler will do to you will slowly increase the problems towards the end of your working day in the shakeer box.

I don't want to be a negative nellie or a debbie downer. I have been a medical patient so long it has become sort of it';s own work just to make sure that we can fix that can be and let the rest go.

It absolutely does not help that Laws are being passed every so often that absolutely tightens the thumbscrews on hiring truckers, Keeping them and dealing with certain states that want to legalize drugs that are still against Federal Schedule one rules.

 

There's some non-cdl trucking jobs, driving box trucks and cargo vans.
You might be successful in those jobs, delivering small packages and envelopes. Google : Courier Services Springfield, IL area

 

During CDL classes & or training will a company look unfavorable on a person that needs to wear knee pads on pretrip inspections?

 

Every recruiter I've talked to looks at my 2 year DOT card and doesn't ask another medical question.

Have you gone in for a physical, or are you lucky enough that maybe your current doctor also can get you a DOT card? As long as the doctor says you're good to go and lets you know what to stay on top of, they shouldn't be asking any further questions.

 

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