Do Box Trucks Require CDL?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Mike2357, May 25, 2023.

  1. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    If you cross state lines over 10,000 gross, you will be required to have a medical card.
     
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  3. Mike2357

    Mike2357 Bobtail Member

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    Speaking of medical cards, I also forgot to mention something (which I'm glad I didn't to the dot examiner) is that very occasionally (about once every 2-3 months) I wake up feeling short of breath, like my breathing paused for a few mins while asleep, and feel like I'm having trouble getting enough oxygen after waking up, like my airways shrunk a little or my brain wasn't sending the correct breathing signals or something, hard to describe, but I rarely have those attacks. I don't know if that would have been an issue had I me mentioned it.
     
  4. Chinatown

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    Yes, that would be an issue and you would have failed the physical.
     
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  5. Mike2357

    Mike2357 Bobtail Member

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    Is that what sleep apnea is? I mean I rarely get it but I forgot what the criteria are for sleep apnea. Definitely won't mention that ever.
     
  6. Lite bug

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    I know what the issue is. You have a mild case of sleep apnea. I have had this for along time. Even had this as a young man in the Marines. It is nothing to worry about unless you do not check it out. If you get tested and get a machine and learn how it works, you will think you are young again. You will wake up not feeling tired. Get it checked out , it will be beneficial for your health.
     
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    So I seen my mother-in-law asleep for over two days and said she was tired. She had sleep apnea and never used that mask. She was always tired. After the first time I used one I knew this does a lot of good. The reason the DOT guidelines are concerned about is falling asleep while driving. People do not get enough rest they are prone to accidents.
     
  8. Mike2357

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    It doesn't make me feel tired when I get it. I usually wake up restless with it. In fact I usually get it after oversleeping, sleeping beyond when I should have woken up. Is 1 instance of it every couple months enough to be diagnosed with a medical condition? Definitely not checking that sleep apnea box next time around.
     
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