Hello, This is my first post. You all seem most helpful. Is there a list of no can drive common ailments ? My friend said that he lost or gave up his CDL because of a kidney stone. I was wondering if there were other ailments that could hinder or make obtaining a CDL impossible? I have been studying and thought to wait until I can pass a physical perhaps. The only thing wrong with me is smoking and beer-coffee-pop-tea have ruined my teeth :brushteeth: some though I chose to hang on to and still have them for the time. Any help would be appreciated I am clean and sober for years and 40. Thanks in adv.
Once you pass a kidney stone you should be ok to drive....I cant imagine every driver has not had a kidney stone. Thankfully, I have not.
Kidney Stone won't prevent you from driving permanently.. hurt like heck till you pass it, but can drive after.. Insulin dependant diabetes, stage 3 hypertension, non-correctable vision or hearing, injuries that prevent full range of motion or limit lifting are just a few.
Thanks, I doubt I have that. I just need to get the physical I guess. I imagine it is a poke with a needle and a wiz quiz and a peek down the hatch. From the looks of things Diabetes seems to be the Trucker's worst nightmare around here.
On a standard DoT physical they check: Blood Pressure / Pulse Sight (correctable to 20/20) Hearing (not sure the minimum requirement) Urine (for sugar and other crap that might indicate a health problem) Throat / Ears (for infections, etc...) Height / Weight It seems DoT physicals are pretty easy to pass as long as you don't have any major health problems. Once you have your CDL though, I think companies are more choosy about who they give a job. All of the companies I have checked with do a "job requirements test". A set of physical tests during which your heart rate cannot go too high. Of course, you need to be able to perform the tests, period. I know Roehl asks new recruits to be able to get under, and out from under a trailer without touching the ground or the trailer with their hands. I tried this the other day, and I'm in pretty good physical shape. It was a bit of a work out! Plus I'm only 5'7". Disclaimer: I haven't driven a semi, nor have I been employed by an OTR company for about 7 years. The above is based on my research and current experiences as I'm getting back into this industry.
I do enjoy loud music. Hope it did not ruin my chances. The music can make me hyper if I let it. I doubt that is what was intended though. Thanks
Wow, that actually sounds like fun. Like jumping hurdles. I can ride a bicycle 30 miles+ easy when I am in shape.. 10 miles right now. I should be ok, maybe. Like you said.. all depends. Thanks
