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Barfly
Joined: 25 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:07 am Post subject: Need some Opinions |
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I'm considering becoming a truck driver. I've always wanted to be one but have been stuck in the construction business all my life. I just turned 47 yrs old and had a heart attack 4 months ago. I've been on blood pressure medication for 9 years and it is normal.
My question is, sense I have had a heart attach, will that disqualify me from becoming an OTR truck driver? |
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USXRecruiter4080
Joined: 25 Sep 2006
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Location: Chattanooga, TN
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Need some Opinions |
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Barfly wrote: I'm considering becoming a truck driver. I've always wanted to be one but have been stuck in the construction business all my life. I just turned 47 yrs old and had a heart attack 4 months ago. I've been on blood pressure medication for 9 years and it is normal.
My question is, sense I have had a heart attach, will that disqualify me from becoming an OTR truck driver?
If you can get a full medical release with no restrictions you should have minimal problems. I say "minimal" because some places will be weary of it so soon.
I know if you get the release though, alot of companys like us will accept you. |
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wot i life
Joined: 16 Feb 2006
Posts: 2341
Location: At the bottom of the garden, dancing merrily with the pixies
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:16 am Post subject: |
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I can,t speak about America, but in the U.K; Then the answer is yes. this would automatically disquailify you.
Incidentally, may I just ask, why you wish to become a truck driver now?
Only a question, no offence intended.
Oh, and Good Luck! :wink: |
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Sealord
Joined: 20 Jun 2005
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Location: Florida
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:21 am Post subject: Opinion |
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| "heart attack, will that disqualify me from becoming an OTR truck driver?" Probably not, as long as your specialist signs off on your health. As a previous poster stated, you'll have to have documentation to satisfy an employer. To know whether you can pass a DOT physical, go to an occupational health clinic and get a physical, they don't cost that much. BOL |
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Barfly
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:28 am Post subject: |
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| I've always wanted to go on the road. I shut down business and I'm looking to turn over a new leaf, so to speak. |
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Uturn2001
Joined: 10 Jan 2005
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Location: East Central IL between the corn and the beans
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:13 am Post subject: |
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No, your past history will not automatically disqualify you from driving a CMV.
You may have a few extra hoops to jump through such as getting written releases from you cardiologist, primary care physician, and also the examining doctor may want to see a current/recent ECG (EKG).
In addition it is possible that you may be issued a 1 year med card instead of the standard 2 year. |
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