MS (MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS) & driving

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by NVCowboy58, Oct 10, 2014.

  1. NVCowboy58

    NVCowboy58 Bobtail Member

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    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)
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Depends, if you can pass a DOT physical.
    That's the first step.
     
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    dennisroc Road Train Member

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    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 Luck
     
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  5. loose_leafs

    loose_leafs Road Train Member

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    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.
     
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  6. NVCowboy58

    NVCowboy58 Bobtail Member

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    I really don't beat around the bush so I appreciate brutal honesty. Thank you for taking the time to answer
     
  7. NVCowboy58

    NVCowboy58 Bobtail Member

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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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