Need advice for friend

Is he afraid he will start gaining weight if he is driving?

 

From a strictly arthritis and dealing with the pain caused by it standpoint, I can only say you never know until you try. Every person handles discomfort/pain differently and has a different tolerance for it. It may well boil down to what type of arthritis he has and how well his doctors can find a medication or medications that work well for him. \

Osteoarthritis is a different beast and I can't speak for that. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about 8 years ago. The first couple years sucked as the rheumatologist I initially went to and I just weren't in tune with each other and the meds he wanted me to take didn't help much. In the beginning there were days when I couldn't hold silverware. Finally found a different doctor and in about 6 months of trial and error I was back at probably 95%. As long as I take my meds I'm great and it doesn't hamper my ability to do to many things.

 

I think if his Dr. gave him the ok to get back out there that's what he needs to do to get the experience IMO

 

He needs to simply get hired as a company driver and then do the job to gain experience. Stuff like insurance is only for owner-ops and company to worry about. He does not need to be trying to start a business (o/o) while learning the business.

 

I'm pushing 280. I run a lowboy, no issues. Got some joint issues but not full blown yet

 

Many trucks out here have automatic transmissions.

 

He won't have any problem finding a company that uses automatic transmissions.
Probably he will be hit with Sleep Apnea study because he's overweight.
In my opinion, he should get his cdl and hit the road.

 

Another question. You said he lost it for personal reasons? Care to elaborate any? Drugs wreck, etc?
If it was a bad wreck, it would depend on the type as to how hard to get back.
If it was drugs, (and he got caught) he would need to do a sap before trying.
If it was truly personal, i.e. family trouble then no problem. Get the CDL, call any of a 100 comapies and start the next Monday.