I have health problems. Could I still drive a truck?

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  1. fentruck51

    fentruck51 Bobtail Member

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    I’m 31. 6’5 460 lbs. I take a lot of medicine for blood pressure (4 pills a day) I also take an anti depressant. I have sleep Apnea but I use a CPAP. Is there any company that will hire me with these health problems or am I out of luck? I’d love to work for Averitt. I live in Corbin, KY. Right on I-75.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Only problem I see is the anti-depressant. Everything else seems to be under control.
    Can you quit the anti-depressant long enough to get established in trucking? Most companies won't hire you if you reveal the anti-depressant.
    Get a DOT Physical and find out if you can pass.
    CVS Pharmacy gives cheap ones.
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    Here's a railroad job that requires a CDL-A.
    RJ Corman Railroad Services LLC - Nicholasville, KY
    Click here > Apply On Company Site
    Minimum Requirements
    • Live within 45 minutes of the shop (101 R.J. Corman Dr. Nicholasville, KY 40356 ).
    • Possess a current CDL A and DOT medical card.
    • Extensive travel is required.
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    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    Hey China do you see any of these jobs near Sacramento CA. That looks interesting
     
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    fentruck51 Bobtail Member

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    My anti deprrssant is Citalopram. It’s supposedly approved by the DOT.
     
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    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Don’t mention anti- depressant, none of anyone’s bussiness anyway. Half the Country’s on them these days, truth be known
     
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    fentruck51 Bobtail Member

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    Should I even mention any of my medicine, or the CPAP?
     
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  9. Chinatown

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    If that's the case, then all you need now is to pass the DOT physical. You'll get a 1 yr. card probably if your blood pressure is within guidelines while on medication.
     
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    If you're that much overweight, you'll probably be sleep tested anyway.
    Try Stevens Transport since their trucks are set up with APU and will accommodate CPAP machine.
    www.stevenstransport.com
     
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    DBI Services
    California Northern Railroad Company
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