Drs. know how to kick you in the nuts!! - Page 2

avictoria · 06-22-2012, 08:33 AM

I read recently about a truck driver that was fired because he didn't reveal that he had sleep apnea and some other medical conditions that made him sleepy during the day. I am pretty sure the medical requirements for a CDL license are strict for safety reasons. This sounds like a situation where they'd need to determine if/how the ADA rules apply to truck drivers. Interesting. Can commercial vehicles be operated with hand controls?

SCI-Nurse · 06-22-2012, 09:45 AM

Check out these resources:

http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs...-disabled.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyHNlvqe8VE

You may need to consult with a disability rights attorney.

(KLD)

baldfatdad · 06-22-2012, 10:08 AM

I am a T6 complete and drove a Mack DM til I got smarter. Hardest part is getting in and out. Once your in they are so easy to drive now, with all the air assists, electronics. Even a doctor could do it.

47+years · 06-22-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldfatdad

I am a T6 complete and drove a Mack DM til I got smarter. Hardest part is getting in and out. Once your in they are so easy to drive now, with all the air assists, electronics. Even a doctor could do it.

jorge m. · 06-22-2012, 11:07 PM

KLD...thanks for those links...that video was awesome!

baldfatdad...that's great...the company i work for have fairly new units, so I know if given a chance I could do it!

Jim · 06-23-2012, 12:17 AM

You need to be evaluated at a driver rehab program, most SCI centers have them.

jorge m. · 06-23-2012, 10:16 AM

Jim.. I forgot to mention, but I did take a driver evaluation at my rehab and passed it..that was 2 yrs ago. I know I am stronger now, and i gave that eval to the Dr. and I told him I was taking my CDL test in a automatic truck. He still felt I wasn't ready...

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06-22-2012, 08:33 AM	#11
avictoria Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: in a house Posts: 326	I read recently about a truck driver that was fired because he didn't reveal that he had sleep apnea and some other medical conditions that made him sleepy during the day. I am pretty sure the medical requirements for a CDL license are strict for safety reasons. This sounds like a situation where they'd need to determine if/how the ADA rules apply to truck drivers. Interesting. Can commercial vehicles be operated with hand controls?

06-22-2012, 09:45 AM	#12
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,301	Check out these resources: http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs...-disabled.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyHNlvqe8VE You may need to consult with a disability rights attorney. (KLD)

06-22-2012, 10:08 AM	#13
baldfatdad Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 773	I am a T6 complete and drove a Mack DM til I got smarter. Hardest part is getting in and out. Once your in they are so easy to drive now, with all the air assists, electronics. Even a doctor could do it.

06-22-2012, 11:07 PM	#15
jorge m. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 76	KLD...thanks for those links...that video was awesome! baldfatdad...that's great...the company i work for have fairly new units, so I know if given a chance I could do it!

06-23-2012, 10:16 AM	#17
jorge m. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 76	Jim.. I forgot to mention, but I did take a driver evaluation at my rehab and passed it..that was 2 yrs ago. I know I am stronger now, and i gave that eval to the Dr. and I told him I was taking my CDL test in a automatic truck. He still felt I wasn't ready...