i just got my CDL i had three pre hire letters but after reading about the companies here i am hesitant to go with any of them. werner, covenant, and tmc. i was actually going with tmc but they said one of the medications i am taking is a dot disqualifier, if this is true how did i pass in the first place? so now i am looking at other options. i would really preffer a flatbed, and of course i am looking to make money.
any suggestions?
also where can i get a list of medications you CAN'T take and be qualified to drive NOTHING i am on is narcotic or mood altering so i don't understand what the big deal is.
need advice on a good company to start with
Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Teddy Bear, Sep 21, 2007.
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I cant send the links in the posting so I will send you a private message .... hopefully
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Ok will try this again .... cant post links yet nor send a PM .... will have to do it without the links .... you can do a search for the information if needed ....
This is what it says on the FMSCA website for medications that disqualify .....
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What medications disqualify a CMV driver? 180
A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner.
If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12) or any other substance such as amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit forming drug, The driver is medically unqualified.
There is an exception: the prescribing doctor can write that the driver is safe to be a commercial driver while taking the medication. In this case, the Medical Examiner may, but does not have to certify the driver.
Any anti-seizure medication used for the prevention of seizures is disqualifying.
Methadone use is disqualifying.
The Medical Examiner has 2 ways to determine if any medication a driver uses will adversely affect safe operation of a CMV:
1. Review each medication - prescription, non-prescription and supplement
2. Request a letter from the prescribing doctor
You can do a search and find the section of the code book "If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)" that section will give you the full list of the drugs they look at
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