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Posted:  8 years, 9 months ago

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Getting my CDL before choosing a company. What can I expect?

Paxil is ok. You will need to prove you are using your sleep appnea machine if you have it. That is holding me up at the time. Good luck.

I will be getting my CDL through a community college. By the time I finish (8 weeks) I will have a CDL. I know that's just the tip of the iceberg, and I will need to do some company training. I have a family, and am wondering what I can expect as far as pay while training, classes after I get my CDL, etc.

I am overweight and have just finished a sleep study. I do not know the results yet, however, I may have sleep apnea. Will this be a major problem?

One other question I have is about medications. I currently take a 40mg dose of Paxil and the occasional Valium (both prescribed). I have stopped the Valium, as I don't think benzos are allowed in trucking. Should I also be switched off the Paxil? It is for mild but chronic depression. I know there are other approved meds, but I'm not sure which ones are allowed.

I still have some time before I start my classes, but I am trying to make sure that I have the best chance with the least amount of problems when I finish my training. Just to note, I will have to pass a DOT physical by the second week of class.

Thanks in advance for the help!

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