Can I drive if injured?

I think only you can answer that question. Insofar as the legality is concerned, I'd say you CAN "legally" drive so long as the doctor hasn't issued orders limiting you in your job in some way, knowing you have a clutch to operate.

Can you deal with potentially being stuck in stop and go traffic for 15 minutes? Can you get into and out of the truck repeatedly without doing further damage to the tendon? A human body is very resilient and can deal with a lot of damage if given -appropriate- rest and counter-measures, but how one's mind deals with pain and injury issues is a whole other subject

 

Companies will not hire you untill you get a release form from the doctor and I think you must physically get it,not have it faxed to the company.But even still depending on the company they want you physically fit to drive for them.Which explains physicals and some can be pretty extensive like exercises,bending,lifting weights ect ect.

 

The company won't (shouldn't) make a "call" regarding a person's health and recovery, especially if the injury occurred on your time. And if the injury occurred on company time and there is a report filed, then absolutely they will want either a clearance to work -unrestricted-, OR a work restrictions order from an MD

 

The only problem I see is a hypothetical one.. What if you are involved in a injury accident the lawyers out there are gonna have a field day with even the smallest of driver impairments.

 

He said " My company doesn't fingerprint loads." . I assume he's already working .

 

I did'nt read that post till you said something.I just read the original post.Think it more depends on the company.The more laid back ones may not care but the mega carriers,ya they care and does everything to the letter.

 

unfortunately, with his admission, posting here even anonymously or pseudonymous,he may be the one to bear costs for injury, damage litigation etc.