Pre hire with Werner

Psanderson,I contacted the FMCSA in regards to medical criteria for rispiratory dysfunction.He stated that if the medical examiner has qualified the driver and knows his medical history and his current condition is not likely to affect the drivers ability to operate a CMV safely then he is deemed qualified.I did point out to him about"history of rispiratory dysfunction"He said that if the problem has been corrected and his doctor signed off on the certificate then the FMCSA has no problem.They did say that they have no jurisdiction in regards to what a companies guidelines are on medical conditions and hiring.He said some companies can have their own internal policies for medical conditions because of liabilties posed by the applicant and his health.This was from the New Jersey regional office.609-275-2604.

 

Mush have changed the interpretation since I retired. That is good though in most instances

 

Sounds like the ADA could quite possibly come into play. Seems like a clear cut case of discrimination to me.

 

I talked to a friend in D.C. who's still there & he says the interpretation hasn't changed. Did you call a state office or the toll free number? That toll free number is often wrong I'm told.

 

She listed the regional phone number in NJ that was called.

 

Psanderson,First I called the NY regional office.The guy that handles medical questions wouldn't be in until Monday.Then I called Illinois office.She stated she couldn't answer my question.She gave me the phone for the Washington,DC office that handles medical.At that number there was just voicemail.The last number I called was the New Jersey office.I spoke with a rep for about fifteen minutes.What I posted was what he stated.This question is starting to get to me,mainly because of the conflicting responses from the FMCSA.I posed my question at length to the medical office in DC this morning.Hopefully they will respond to my E-mail and give me an answer written in stone, although I won't hold my breath.And road medic I'm not a she at least I wasn't the last time I looked.

 

Let me know what they say. I'll call a couple of people as well. Maybe Dr. I know is still there (I won't post any names on here for obvious reasons).

 

Liddle trucker,I am very happy that you have had a second chance at life.I do not take this lightly.I am glad that you have found something that you enjoy doing and of course don't take for granted.I saw your post and searched for definite answer from the FMCSA on their rules.I am awaitng a reply after getting conflicting answers from the regional offices.My wife had a bone marrow transplant at 28.It was successful.Ten years later she developed squamous cell carcinoma from the prior radiation treatment.She passed away at 38 years old after unsuccessfull treatment.There's a lot of us out there that don't post personal info but in this case I thought it would be helpful.I'll find the answer to your question and the rules and offer support.In the mean time,enjoy what your doing and get on with life as I see you are.As for the whiners out there,it's trucking,make the best you can of it and quit whining.Life can be shorter than you expect.

 

I'll second that!!!!!!