Is it possible to go to CDL school & drive w/rheumatoid arthritis

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Gambosa, Jan 2, 2019.

  1. Gambosa

    Gambosa Light Load Member

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    A quick update on my situation: I have been fully approved to drive for Pam Transport & attend their school! However, as I would have to pay my own way to school & have very little money for fuel & food at the time I have decided to take on some temp jobs & build my income. My recruiter didn’t seem to like that much...... I know he makes more if they hire me & am ok with him because I have another company in mind to go with any way :)
     
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  3. Gambosa

    Gambosa Light Load Member

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    Trying not to make my posts too long lol
    I found Wil Trans on here via an ad & read their reviews :-D I am talking to one of their recruiters & will likely be attending their training in May :) This allows me time to review my CDL manual & practice my permit tests. Thank you thetruckersreport.com for helping me find this excellent company which offers everything I want & need :)
     
  4. Gambosa

    Gambosa Light Load Member

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    I suggest you get a note from him before heading off to school! Just tell him it’s best to have one so they don’t send you home to get one. I’ve watched some videos where the person attending school says over 1/2 the class got sent home to get doctor’s notes & have to reschedule their school unless they can get a doctor’s note & return to school within 24 hours. I wouldn’t want to have to do that.
     
  5. Jgraves1107

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    They realized I am not in need of medical release. Said my meds are prescribed so that's a no brainer. School said meds aren't on the list so no need. But got the doc to set me up with one Monday anyways.
     
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  6. Gambosa

    Gambosa Light Load Member

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    I’m very glad to hear it is going well :) When are you supposed to start school?
     
  7. Jgraves1107

    Jgraves1107 Bobtail Member

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    Start the 29th of this month.
     
  8. Gambosa

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    I was supposed to start with Pam then, but had some financial set backs.
     
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