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Is having A.D.D a problem for trucking companys?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Cypher, Jun 9, 2009.

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  1. Jun 9, 2009 #1
    Cypher

    Cypher Light Load Member

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    I have ADD and am going to be starting trucking school in a few weeks. I'm sure i'll be taking more notes than most people but do trucking companys have a policy on it?

    I must say I drive 250 miles to my wifes familys house every 3 to 4 weeks so I don't think I have a problem driving on the roads. Actually think I do very well. Is there anything I should know? Should I tell my trainer when I'm being trained?

    Sometimes I tell people and they just think I'm stupid and there's a big study out there saying most people with my disorder are very smart people but need a little more help sometimes.

    Thanks,

    Nick
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2009 #2
    panhandlepat

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    make a habit from the start of reading EVERY SINGLE sign on the road. i have missed my exit plenty of time because of drifting thoughts LOL
     
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  4. Jun 9, 2009 #3
    PharmPhail

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    There's a couple in EVERY class that need a little extra help. You'll probably get it. I wouldn't go straight to the ADD thing. I don't know of any policies about it, though many of the treatments for it are on the NO list.
     
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  5. Jun 9, 2009 #4
    panhandlepat

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    yea, most are amphetamines (EX jeremey mayfield and aderol)
     
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  7. Jun 9, 2009 #5
    Cypher

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    haha thanks guys. Hopefully being on the road for very long periods of time I won't start to day dream. My father did that once and we went 200 miles out of our way. He's a Attorney!! for god sake ! LOL
     
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  8. Jun 9, 2009 #6
    25(2)+2

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    ADHD was addressed in another thread, I did an advanced search using Attention Deficit Disorder as key words in entire posts. It's the only one that wasn't off the topic.

    Not everyone was encouraging about it but there is some good advice in the thread.

    Good luck to you.
     
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  9. Jun 9, 2009 #7
    panhandlepat

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    LOL! i ain't kiddin' ya bro. it only takes 2 seconds of day dreaming to miss a very important sign!!
     
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    otherhalftw

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    Like: CAUTION 9'6" CLEARANCE AHEAD:biggrin_25525:
     
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  11. Jun 9, 2009 #9
    panhandlepat

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    no doubt, and signs like "NO TRUCKS" (garden state parkway comes to mind)
    i was wonderin why all them 4-wheelers were lookin at me funny LOL
     
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  12. Jun 9, 2009 #10
    Cypher

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    I think I'll make a blog for when I start my first day. It will help me "keep track" and hopefully help others on here. I'm a mod for a car forum so I'm used to doing things like that. On that note I have 1 of the fastest 07 Hyundai Accents in north america (lol)
     
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