Just had surgery .... is my trucking career over?

Review HIPAA laws.

 

Your 70% strength may be stronger than 50% of drivers on the road today. Hell yes you should still be able to work including driving a standard so don’t count yourself out despite what someone has said above.
You don’t use strength to shift a manual, You use your experience.

It will all depend on you. Best of luck.

 

Yea shouldn’t be no real dot problem

 

I hope you make a full recovery soon, and I hope the tumor was benign.

I don't think you'll have any problem with this; the feds give medical waivers for conditions much more serious than what you're facing. Your carrier might be more strict about it, just mention everything to the safety department when you return to duty. your avatar makes it look like you're pulling a pneumatic, if you're hauling sand you might want to ask to be exempted from swinging a sledgehammer for a while but if you're just using camlock fittings I think you'll be okay. You might consider investing in a suicide knob to put on the left side of your steering wheel.

 

i had my colon taking out this year. went on bp meds tuesday. cant stop peeing. im on a 1 year card. feel great

 

Worst comes to worst, and you are denied a DOT physical pass (very, very unlikely).
Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate Program | FMCSA

 

He gave new meaning to the drop and hook.

 

Why?

they don’t apply.

 

Medical records are private and protected. That’s all I’m saying.