Can these 4 drugs disqualify you from CDL?

Rahat · Mar 25, 2023

Kyle G. said: ↑

I’m not a lawyer, but what you are describing here is not technically illegal (I think), but it’s a hell of a gray area for sure, and as someone else mentioned earlier, it is playing with fire. Also, you will be hard pressed to find a reputable trucking company that allows any drinking while out on the road, whether parked at a truckstop or not. Remember, even when parked, you are responsible for that company truck, so the company rules will apply.

Here is a story that is sort of famous here on TTR... years ago, we had a regular member here who was in a hotel because his company truck was in a shop for repairs. While at the hotel, he got hammered at the hotel bar and posted all about it on this forum. His company was made aware of it, and he was fired. He did nothing illegal, he wasn’t working, wasn’t even in the truck, but he was still “on the job” and responsible for the truck. At least according to his company policy anyway.

So yeah, I believe the same logic should apply with prescription drugs.
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Wow

Rahat · Mar 25, 2023

NH Guy said: ↑

Legally prescribed medication can still lead to DUI, any substance that can impare your ability to drive can lead to trouble.
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That I knew. You cannot just drive after taking some crazy prescribed pain killer like Hydrocodone. But I didn't know is that you can get in trouble taking it and sleeping in the car.

Rahat · Mar 25, 2023

Kyle G. said: ↑

I’m not a lawyer, but what you are describing here is not technically illegal (I think), but it’s a hell of a gray area for sure, and as someone else mentioned earlier, it is playing with fire. Also, you will be hard pressed to find a reputable trucking company that allows any drinking while out on the road, whether parked at a truckstop or not. Remember, even when parked, you are responsible for that company truck, so the company rules will apply.

Here is a story that is sort of famous here on TTR... years ago, we had a regular member here who was in a hotel because his company truck was in a shop for repairs. While at the hotel, he got hammered at the hotel bar and posted all about it on this forum. His company was made aware of it, and he was fired. He did nothing illegal, he wasn’t working, wasn’t even in the truck, but he was still “on the job” and responsible for the truck. At least according to his company policy anyway.

So yeah, I believe the same logic should apply with prescription drugs.
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It is so sad that truckers here report their fellow trucker's affairs to his company. And look at me, I have been saying everything about myself here.

Tb0n3 · Mar 25, 2023

Kyle G. said: ↑

I’m not a lawyer, but what you are describing here is not technically illegal (I think), but it’s a hell of a gray area for sure, and as someone else mentioned earlier, it is playing with fire. Also, you will be hard pressed to find a reputable trucking company that allows any drinking while out on the road, whether parked at a truckstop or not. Remember, even when parked, you are responsible for that company truck, so the company rules will apply.

Here is a story that is sort of famous here on TTR... years ago, we had a regular member here who was in a hotel because his company truck was in a shop for repairs. While at the hotel, he got hammered at the hotel bar and posted all about it on this forum. His company was made aware of it, and he was fired. He did nothing illegal, he wasn’t working, wasn’t even in the truck, but he was still “on the job” and responsible for the truck. At least according to his company policy anyway.

So yeah, I believe the same logic should apply with prescription drugs.
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Boatlebot was a class A moron for posting about how it's a good thing he didn't have to move his truck due to how wasted he was, but that was just the tip of the iceberg with that guy. Good memories. Got me laughing again.

bryan21384 · Mar 25, 2023

@Rahat you and I have had dialogue. You told me you're aren't getting into trucking right away. You wanted to take about a year and get yourself together. Is that still the plan?

Rahat · Mar 25, 2023

bryan21384 said: ↑

@Rahat you and I have had dialogue. You told me you're aren't getting into trucking right away. You wanted to take about a year and get yourself together. Is that still the plan?
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Yes that's still the plan. But I am asking this for the worst case scenario when I will stay on these meds. Lorazepam will go away for sure. The 3 others I am afraid could stay

Kyle G. · Mar 25, 2023

Rahat said: ↑

It is so sad that truckers here report their fellow trucker's affairs to his company. And look at me, I have been saying everything about myself here.
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It caused quite a bit of debate around here, thats for sure. I don’t necessarily think it’s right to rat anyone out like that, but the dude totally asked for it.

Speedy356 · Mar 25, 2023

Rahat said: ↑

That I knew. You cannot just drive after taking some crazy prescribed pain killer like Hydrocodone. But I didn't know is that you can get in trouble taking it and sleeping in the car.
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You can take Hydrocodone and drive A CAR!

You cannot take hydrocodone and drive a CMV with a CDL!

Kyle G. · Mar 25, 2023

Tb0n3 said: ↑

Boatlebot was a class A moron for posting about how it's a good thing he didn't have to move his truck due to how wasted he was, but that was just the tip of the iceberg with that guy. Good memories. Got me laughing again.
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LOL, he did have quite a few issues as I recall.

Speedy356 · Mar 25, 2023

Speedy356 said: ↑

You can take Hydrocodone and drive A CAR!

You cannot take hydrocodone and drive a CMV with a CDL!
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The best thing you can do is ask your Dr if it’s safe to drive a CMV on those meds.

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