Will old injuries make it tough to get hired?

I doubt it since they are so old. I wouldn't volunteer that information as that information is illegal for a potential employer to ask a prospective employee prior to an formal or official offer of employment.

 

Listen to me now,
Hear me later,
They don't know
what you don't tell them.

 

Gotta agree with all above, were you ever in the military? " Don"t ask Don"t Tell " NEVER VOLUNTEER.!!!! Hey I won"t tell if you won"t.......

 

When you get your med-certification to start CDL School and/or pre-employement, there is a question regarding spinal injuries on that official form... this is where you'll have to make a choice. The physician will also likely have a follow up question in that regard.

Having back injuries is common or even likely in this trade. Starting out... as long as you have no "limitations" you should be fine. If you have limitations or restrictions with your back, then you will have difficulty with the med-cert and pre-employement.

Here's my point, why lie about it... the potential problems with doing so are significant.

I'm new to the field, over 50... and have had back surgery. I was up front, have no limitations, and was offered multiple opportunities with a variety of companies.

PS - Go TANKER...!

 

I fractured L4 and it never stopped me. I have a Dr. Certificate that shows I am 100%. The companies I applied for all accepted the Dr's letter.

 

I had 2 back surgeries both at the L/5 - S/1 area for ruptured disk. Both were before i decided to go into trucking. I was honest from the very beginning with both the company and the docs and not even one blinked an eye at it. As long as you can pass the physical you can get in. I have even discovered that trucking has relieved any aches i had because i get to sit on my ### all day and sleep on a memory foam mattress.

 

I have a bad back as well, I have not had any troubles concerning my back, I even stand with a slight lean forward do to the muscles not doing what they are supposed to do, I am good sitting in a seat with cyclers running all day long, I get it down the road. Good Luck, I think the best policy is if they ask tell them the minmum that they need to know.

 

As others stated, you should be fine. However stay away from any Local LTL peddle driver positions! For a position like that there are some
outfits that require a back X-Ray to look for defects/injuries.