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Blind in one eye. Need cdl a to become lineman Florida

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mjupdyke, Oct 25, 2017.

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  1. Oct 25, 2017 #1
    Mjupdyke

    Mjupdyke Bobtail Member

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    thanks for the add. New to cdl. I’m currently a auto mechanic. Looking to get out of the business. I am friends and know a lot of lineman and get get into the field easily. They all tell me I need to start with my cdl class a. My question is I am was born blind in my left eye. My cdl would be needed cause of vehicle weight. No interstate travel I would only be in the truck daily. I’m in Florida. Thanks in advance if anyone has any info that could help me.
     
    Mjupdyke, Oct 25, 2017
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  3. Oct 25, 2017 #2
    Moosetek13

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    Pretty sure you need a minimum eyesight in both eyes.
    Both eyes are tested separately.
     
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  4. Oct 25, 2017 #3
    Chinatown

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    A couple of drivers posted on here with the same problem and received waivers. One said he has been driving for years.
    @Mark Kling is the go-to guy on complex questions like this.
     
    Chinatown, Oct 25, 2017
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  5. Oct 26, 2017 #4
    Mjupdyke

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    Thanks for the info.
     
    Mjupdyke, Oct 26, 2017
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  7. Oct 26, 2017 #5
    Txdriver77

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    memorize the eye chart?
     
    Txdriver77, Oct 26, 2017
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  8. Oct 26, 2017 #6
    not4hire

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    Will you be a lineman for the county?
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2017 #7
    x1Heavy

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    Apply to FMCSA for a vision waiver.

    You are allowed to be blind in one eye for cars and such. But for trucking you need two eyes unless you are given a waiver by FMCSA
     
    x1Heavy, Oct 26, 2017
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  10. Oct 26, 2017 #8
    Chinatown

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    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
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  11. Oct 26, 2017 #9
    Chinatown

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    That's a micro-aggression for true linepersons:
    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
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  12. Oct 26, 2017 #10
    FozzyNOK

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    Check Florida law.. if the state does waivers you can get a CDL with it. SOME states do not do ANY waivers. CDLs for some states for INTRAstate driving are less stringent that the Feds.
     
    FozzyNOK, Oct 26, 2017
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