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Medical Card conundrum...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by joesmoothdog, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Feb 22, 2017 #1
    joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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    ...I'm due for my reup and am not too worried about passing BUT I am older AND a LOT fatter. My question is if the sky fell and you or I failed DOT physical then what? I have health insurance through my company but I'm a DRIVER. What would happen? Don't recall this being addressed so since I already know everything else :biggrin_25525::biggrin_25521:I thought I'd ask those who know more.:biggrin_2559::biggrin_25517:
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2017 #2
    HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    You keep trying different examiners until one passes you.
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2017 #3
    FozzyNOK

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    Depends on the infraction.. most drivers if they fail. are given 30 - 90 day cards so they can see their doctors to get the issue fixed so they can then get a (usually) a 1 year card. Far too many drivers do nothing.. then they get placed on LOA till they give up.. either way, the companies have nothing to do with this
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2017 #4
    Accidental Trucker

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    Drive intrastate.....
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2017 #5
    snowwy

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    Don't incriminate yourself.

    The only thing you have to worry about is sleep apnea. unless your eyes or bp are bad. Those 2 items are out of your control and need help. But the sleep apnea is nothing but questions. Very easy to pass.
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2017 #6
    EZ Money

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    I went to one of those Quick Med places....The first thing the Doc asked was how do I sleep.
    I stopped her right there and told her I sleep great and don't even try to go down that road about sleep apnea!

    I passed and got the 2 year card!
     
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