Sent home by Prime , bit concerned.

I'll do it. And dance too.

 

I had a trainee who was on anti-depressants. All he did was sleep. He also had a general didn't give a flying f attitude about everything. I mentioned he should probably get his meds adjusted. He thought he was fine. I mentioned this to my company but they hired him anyway. He was late picking up his first load because he overslept. Then he ripped a trailer door off the hinges. Last straw was hitting a parked truck in a truck stop. He was fired in his second week.

 

Trolling? Why? No decent company I've ever heard of has had sleep apnea tests or ridiculous prescription med questions. All they care about is MVR and experience. You pass your physical, you test negative on the drug screen and you have the job.

 

Nonsense. I had 0 experience. None. Zero. I was hired by a reputable company. They are training me. I have not set one foot in any school.

 

I have depression. I am taking Celexa and Wellbutrin. I disclosed what I was taking when I had my physical done and they didn't say boo about it. All they aked me was whether the drugs made me sleep too much. They don't. That's what they really care about: whether the meds make you too sleepy to drive. I hate the stigma associated with getting treatment for depression. If I wasn't on these drugs, I wouldn't be able to function effectively. I've always said, that if taking two pills a day is what enables me to live a functional life with a decent job, and good relationships, that taking those pills is a sacrifice I'll happily make. To the OP, don't let this setback get you down. If you want to drive a truck, get out there and drive a truck. You can do it.

 

nope but might of made it much better ^^

 

Gee! This is also nice!! Some random guy doesn't think sleep apnea is an issue, some other guy is on a couple of meds to even him out... and everything is fine. Well guess what? Just because you're fine, or as a self-appointed rookie driver expert on all things trucking and medical you think because you present yourself at the front door of a trucking company you're ENTITLED to a seat, doesn't mean you are. Employment doesn't work that way. Additional requirements can be levied on any job description outside of the federal labor law... as long as it can be shown to be necessary and is applied evenly for all applicants.

The OP was examined by a medical doctor, and disclosed a condition that can be disqualifying, and coupled with a prescribed medication for a condition that can be exacerbated by the stress and isolation that we encounter as OTR drivers... Prime suggested a course of action that the OP can pursue to get in the door. They didn't tell him he couldn't get a job or training.

Maybe it's more a case that the so-called "decent companies" that are so desperate they'll put anyone in a seat, are the real bottom feeders.

 

Chinatown is one of the best posters on here and his advice as usual is spot on. Treat orientation like boot camp, eyes forward and awake, mouth shut.

 

There is a list of questions on the DOT medical exam long form. Some of you are suggesting he lie. The question is asked, and list of medications are asked.

So much for the "if they don't ask, don't tell them." Care to modify that to "If they ask, lie to them"?

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/safetyprograms/Medical-Report.pdf

 

Alcoholism
§391.41(b)(13)
" If anindividual shows signs of having an alcohol-use problem, he or she should be referred to a specialist. After counseling and/or treatment, he or she may be considered for certification. " -


As you stated, Prime wants you to be alcohol free for a year and complete a program. You either do what they ask or you move on to another company.