Does dot look into your past medical history?

panty snacher · Jan 11, 2026

Blinkers22 said: ↑

So I made a post a recently looking to get my CDL. Been reading a lot more about it and may have another hurdle. I’ve had depression, Anxiety ADHD and I’ve been hospitalized mentally a few times when I was a kid. Also a few years ago my Psychiatric doc said I’m bipolar and have schizophrenia which I don’t believe I do but was prescribed medication for it anyway that’s on my record for them.

I’ve been prescribed medications my entire life but stopped taking them a few years ago and I’m fine don’t feel like anything’s wrong with me mentally anymore. I’ve been prescribed so much over the years. From age 6-17 I went through mental doctors like candy so don’t know if that causes a longer paper trail.

Thing is I have appointments every few months and she thinks I’m taking medication that’s documented don’t really want to get into it but I sort of have to say I am or else I won’t get money that was left to me by my mom.

So I’m wondering if dot will have access to my medical records when I go for a physical. I’ve also been getting the meds refilled so it looks legit so don’t know if dot has access medication/refills etc. I was reading some posts online mostly Reddit that say keep your mouth shut and don’t advertise anything.

After looking at some questions it does ask about your previous medical history and I’m worried they’ll dive into it and disqualify me. I would lie but was also reading they could be penalties if you do so.

Don’t know what to do got my CDL handbook today been looking at jobs, schools etc after reading about dot my heads sorta down.

Also apologize this will be my last post not trying to cause any spam just didn’t think of this when making my original post at the time didn’t think it was a big deal.

Update -> Asked ChatGPT and it said dot doesn’t have access to my previous medical or mental heath records or pharmacy records unless I disclose something. Thing is I trust ChatGPT as much as I trust a fart after eating Taco Bell so very skeptical.
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Shouldn’t be a problem bipolar schizophrenia sounds like every OTR van driver I’ve ever talked to.Just don’t tell anybody ok

Blinkers22 · Jan 11, 2026

panty snacher said: ↑

Shouldn’t be a problem bipolar schizophrenia sounds like every OTR van driver I’ve ever talked to.Just don’t tell anybody ok
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I mean I sorta need to for my own peace of mind don’t want to worry if I get into an accident everyone will find out.

Mega Express · Jan 11, 2026

Blinkers22 said: ↑

If I’m honest with everyone and they know my complete history and I somehow pass can I still be held fully liable from my past or since I passed it would be less of a worry?
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Where did honesty ever get anyone? Only you can answer the question, are you mentally stable enough to perform the duties of the job? The rest of it is bogus. I wouldn't provide any extra information unless I was under oath. #### them. Do what you need to do to get a job

Mega Express · Jan 11, 2026

And quit telling people about that ####. You're a man now. Handle your problems. No one is going to help you. And no one cares. No one needs to know anything about any of that.

Dove · Jan 16, 2026

Blinkers22 said: ↑

So I made a post a recently looking to get my CDL. Been reading a lot more about it and may have another hurdle. I’ve had depression, Anxiety ADHD and I’ve been hospitalized mentally a few times when I was a kid. Also a few years ago my Psychiatric doc said I’m bipolar and have schizophrenia which I don’t believe I do but was prescribed medication for it anyway that’s on my record for them.

I’ve been prescribed medications my entire life but stopped taking them a few years ago and I’m fine don’t feel like anything’s wrong with me mentally anymore. I’ve been prescribed so much over the years. From age 6-17 I went through mental doctors like candy so don’t know if that causes a longer paper trail.

Thing is I have appointments every few months and she thinks I’m taking medication that’s documented don’t really want to get into it but I sort of have to say I am or else I won’t get money that was left to me by my mom.

So I’m wondering if dot will have access to my medical records when I go for a physical. I’ve also been getting the meds refilled so it looks legit so don’t know if dot has access medication/refills etc. I was reading some posts online mostly Reddit that say keep your mouth shut and don’t advertise anything.

After looking at some questions it does ask about your previous medical history and I’m worried they’ll dive into it and disqualify me. I would lie but was also reading they could be penalties if you do so.

Don’t know what to do got my CDL handbook today been looking at jobs, schools etc after reading about dot my heads sorta down.

Also apologize this will be my last post not trying to cause any spam just didn’t think of this when making my original post at the time didn’t think it was a big deal.

Update -> Asked ChatGPT and it said dot doesn’t have access to my previous medical or mental heath records or pharmacy records unless I disclose something. Thing is I trust ChatGPT as much as I trust a fart after eating Taco Bell so very skeptical.
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It's correct.

'88K100 · Jan 17, 2026

Good luck on your journey
Never offer medical information when having DOT medical. Answers are yes or no, don’t raise any red flags
If you bipolar etc it’s none of DOTs business, that’s your personal information

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