I am 56 years old and was diagnosed with MS 14 years ago. Although I have my exasperation events periodically I am still able to walk and function ok. I was placed on disability only because of my previous profession which was carpenter/contractor. My doctors were afraid of the dangers the tools presented and the fact that I was having trouble estimating jobs in a profitable manner. In all honesty it was just taking me longer to complete the work when I worked alone because of fatigue. So my question is, what are my chances of becoming a truck driver, a profession that I've always admired, respected and always wanted to try? For 14 years I've been doing nothing and I am very bored and feel very useless. I know I can drive as I continue to do so done so and since my diagnosis I have driven across the country and back on a couple of occasions. Just this week, I made a 12 hour trip in one day. Not trying to toot my own horn but I believe that I can, be a truck driver and want to know if there's anyone out there with similar circumstances?
(being new to this website , I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post this)
MS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) & driving
Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by NVCowboy58, Oct 10, 2014.
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Depends, if you can pass a DOT physical.
That's the first step.dennisroc Thanks this. -
Sorry for your bad luck with MS , I can't really give you an answer but maybe someone on here can.
Maybe you can find someone close that does the DOT physical and just give them a call.
Maybe post this in the Newbie Forum , seems like everyone watches that.
Good LuckNVCowboy58 Thanks this. -
If it really is your passion I guess your first step like Chinatown said is a DOT physical, they cost about $100.
No offense, but at your age and with already having a medical condition truck driving is a profession that can make medical conditions worse.
Too much sleep one day, lack of sleep the next, irregular work hours... just do some research, know what you are getting into.NVCowboy58 Thanks this. -
I really don't beat around the bush so I appreciate brutal honesty. Thank you for taking the time to answer
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Thank you for your honesty advice and taking the time to answer. I definitely will continue to do research. I have only just begun, haha.
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