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

Im sorry, but I do value Ridgeline's posts.

What you have to do is two things. First grow a thick skin and second select whomever you don't like's handle to left, select ignore in the popup box and you will never see that person again.

I always follow what Ridge has to say, he represents a wealth of knowledge on his side. I don't always agree with him and I know he doesnt either. (That's most of the time...) but once in a while I actually learn something. Just need to put aside the occasional conflict)

 

Who holds the power to issue or deny the medical DOT card.

I am allowed to confide with my ER doctor the exact situation with my medicines at home or that which brought with me to the hospital on bad nights, they count it against refill dates and ask exactly questions to see how it's working or it's not working. That's sometimes why I am at the ER in the first place, it does not work that day against breakthrough pain. SO they have to hunt for cancer tumors, bone breaks (Ergo found one...) and so on. Big shot of Dilaudid and 8 hours may I have another please nurse? While waiting for tests to finish wrapping up to schedule surgeon for repair of that break.

As a side note to those who wonder why did I make this post.

It's simple. The State Legislature in Arkansas has in their wisdom took it upon themselves to sit between me and my doctor in that little room, either in the ER, in the Doctor's clinic or wherever you see a doctor for something. The reason being is the war on opoids. To make sure that doctor does not prescribe medicines unless can be proven that it is needed. So the state is invisible, but sits between me and my doctor.

Just like the Federal Government sitting between me and my DOT examiner when I cross everything on that long form "No" until the doctor did find something to ask me about. And then I explain it.

 

If I may.... pardon me...


What medications disqualify a CMV driver?
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A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner.
If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)) or any other substance such as amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit forming drug, The driver is medically unqualified.
There is an exception: the prescribing doctor can write that the driver is safe to be a commercial driver while taking the medication. In this case, the Medical Examiner may, but does not have to certify the driver.
Any anti-seizure medication used for the prevention of seizures is disqualifying.
The Medical Examiner has 2 ways to determine if any medication a driver uses will adversely affect safe operation of a CMV:
1. Review each medication - prescription, non-prescription and supplement
2. Request a letter from the prescribing doctor

Last Updated : September 18, 2017

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What medications disqualify a CMV driver?

I do allow that you are correct that with a doctors note I can drive with whatever medicines provided my doctor thinks I am safe to drive with medicines such as... Morphine or Narcotic etc at levels not inducing DUI etc. But the Law says I cannot have these medicines as of Jan 1 2018... I could see if I can find chapter and verse for the 1/1/2018 ban against pain killers specifically in trucking. You can drive at 4 times your half life after your last dose in time. (*Couple of days) or provide a clear urine screening.

The doctors note should stand between me and that 1/1/2018 ban. You would think.

However. Given the first instance of the FMCSA's DEA schedules of drugs leads one to....

Part 1308 specifically section 1308:11 schedule one drugs on down. There is narcotics in Schedule two, three and others in four.

Schedule five like Loprimade is abolished as of the late 1970's Many drug users suffering withdrawals use large amounts of loprimide to control the excessive withdrawal symptoms....

PART 1308 - Section 1308.11 Schedule I

 

Isn't medical history private by law?

 

Yes and no. Because it is required as part of the employment, your reporting via the DOT form some basic medical history. Should the examiner want more info or letters from other physicians concerning your medical fitness, that is open to all parties of interest. That would be your employer, and potentially that companies insurance provider. Add that you will have to sign a form allowing this flow of information, the key word is “ affiliated parties” so now it’s out in the open to all these parties, even third, fourth or ?.

Clear as mud, right

Now go to your family doctor for a simple check-up
And have your spouse try and get the results.

 

I had a hard time trying to understand your post. Just so you understand Narcotic Pain killers are NOW prohibited by the DOT been for some time now. However, he FMCSA allow an exception for a legally prescribed narcotic and approved by the medical examiner. Please don't over complicate something that is easy to understand!

 

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