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Questions 1-32 on the DOT physical form...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ChickenTender, Jul 17, 2023.

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  1. Jul 17, 2023 #1
    ChickenTender

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    Hey all. Quick question about the form you take in with you for the dot physical exam.

    I answer no to all questions except two of them...

    One is if you've ever had a lung disease or asthma. When I was a kid I had very slight asthma that corrected itself in adolescence. If I answer Yes to that and explain it as such will I need to prove anything otherwise?

    About 20 years ago in my late teens I had a really bad breakup and some anxiety from it. Went in to see a family doctor who put me on something to calm me down for about a month. No idea what it was, they said it was mild and told me to go get active which I did. Got into running and felt better. Never needed any prolonged meds, never had anything similar since then. Still, if I answer "yes" to this and explain it is this enough for them to flag it or not pass me?

    All my health modifiers are great. I do a lot of running and am in great physical shape. I'm just worried those two things will keep me from my DOT medical.

    Thanks for any help!
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2023 #2
    snowmantrucking101

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    They don't need to know that. Check no..
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2023 #3
    Chinatown

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    You'll probably have a problem with both issues. Probably need doctors statements, new outside physicals, etc.
    The issues no longer exist, so why bring them up?
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2023 #4
    snowmantrucking101

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    That's about what i told him. Not current issue, check no.
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2023 #5
    Jaguar115

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    Just say NO
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2023 #6
    ZVar

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    Just like the one asking if you've ever been in a hospital. Of course 99% of people have when they were born. They don't care so don't even bother answering yes to it.
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2023 #7
    REO6205

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    It was long enough ago not to be bothering you now. Answer NO.
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2023 #8
    tscottme

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    You need to document the date,, location, etc for every "Yes" answer or answer no. They only know what you tell them and what you have entered on past DOT forms. The doctor is not your partner in health, not your health advocate, not your best friend. He's the man that can take away your job in an instant.
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2023 #9
    Goodysnap

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    Might be helpful if the paperwork stated health issues since your last DOT. Would make it so much easier. Instead you gotta fill out the same crap every time. Gets old….
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2023 #10
    Opus

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    No, no, no no, no.........32 times.
    My health is my business
    Here's a tell.......you have to self report. Which means they only care if you say 'yes'.
    Otherwise, they have to document, transcribe, treat, follow up, and write a note to your mom.
    They don't want to do any of this.
    They only want your $120 and for you to go away.

    Remember, the answer is 'no'.

    And if you really need some kind of treatment, by all means, get it. Otherwise, it's 'no'.
     
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