Letter From Doctor - Requirement ?
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I believe that what your talking about is for things that might disqualify you. Say a drop foot or other medical condition. A company might deny you unless your personal physician will write a letter saying that you're condition will not hamper your ability. It's on a case by case / company by company basis.
I believe that what your talking about is for things that might disqualify you. Say a drop foot or other medical condition. A company might deny you unless your personal physician will write a letter saying that you're condition will not hamper your ability. It's on a case by case / company by company basis.
Thanks! That's what I was hoping for.
The few times I've read someone mentioning that, it was just in passing without much detail. thought it best to ask, just in case.
Sometimes it is in reference to a certain medication a person might be taking. The company may require verification from the attending physician stating the medication does not hinder the person's ability to operate a commercial vehicle.
Sometimes it is in reference to a certain medication a person might be taking. The company may require verification from the attending physician stating the medication does not hinder the person's ability to operate a commercial vehicle.
Well, so far I've been blessed with no issues and no meds, so I should be good to go.
Well, no medical issues, anyway. I'm sure my wife would have some choice things to say if she ever read that I claimed no issues, lol.
I had just posted about needing a note myself, so I'll address it. I need notes from two doctors. One, because my med records showed in the past that I had high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. This was from when I weighed over 400 lbs. The ME still wanted notes, even though she could see my test results from last week showing my A1c as 5.1, completely normal. I don't even have to test anymore and use zero meds. Also she can see the long history of my BP recorded showing the worst one being 120 over 80. I think she just wants to cover herself because my medical records DO show this in the past. I've had those diagnoses so it needs to be addressed.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
So far, I should be fine. I don't have any history of anything. But after some dealings with two other companies that "almost" gave me a shot, I've pretty much become paperwork paranoid by now, lol. Everytime I think I have my ducks in a row - along comes something else for me to fret and worry over. I've got a few hobbies and apparently anxiety has become a new one for me as of late. Got so much wrapped up in this effort and trying so hard to get a chance that I don't want to leave any stone unturned.
If I ever get a CDL I might relax for just a few minutes... Until I actually have to drive somewhere, then I'm sure I can find all new BS to worry about! 
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Sometimes it is in reference to a certain medication a person might be taking. The company may require verification from the attending physician stating the medication does not hinder the person's ability to operate a commercial vehicle.
Also, there are a number of meds that are used for multiple purposes, some of which could be disqualifiers. If one is prescribed such a med for a non-disqualifying condition, the company might want a letter stating that the patient has no history of _____________ , the med is prescribed for ______________, and that there is no known condition that would prevent difficulties with operating a commercial vehicle.
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I've now seen for the third time some instance where someone's DOT physical somehow, for some reason, required a letter or something similar from their doctor in order to get cleared on their physical.
Is this common or is this something for only certain people with (sleep apnea, for example) particular conditions?
I never thought to ask the recuriter about this (though, I will as soon as I get done typing here.) But I'm hoping to head off to training in about 14 days from today, and I'd like to have everything I might need in hand when I arrive. Not sure I can get a doctor visit before I leave, but I suppose I can put off going until I see the doc if need be.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.