Medications

Hello, I am looking to get into a paid CDL training program, haven't applied yet as I have been studying for a permit last few weeks ugh! I was wondering what medications are a nono. I take Ritalin for a adhd and sometimes Gabapentin (Neurontin) for restless leg syndrome. I can just wean myself off both if they will be an obstacle. I'm in California, I looked into Prime but they require you to have a permit before attending their classes, are there any out of state that don't have that requirement? Thanks!

Hi... First off .. weaning yourself off a medication is never recommended and pointless. When you fill out the federal forms, you would have to list that medication as anything you have taken in the last 3 years. and the company doctor will expect documentation from your doctor. When it comes to medications, each company can put their own standard in addition to the DOT minimum guidelines. You will not know if a company will accept it until you see their doctor. Prime may reject a medication that Swift accepts and vice versa.

Most companies will have you get a permit and will pay for a DOT physical at a local to you doctor or urgent care facility. You will know if you are rejected before leaving home.

I work for prime. Why don't you want to go in with your permit? I don't know of any company that won't have you do this.

Hey thanks for the info. That worries me because I don't want them to reject me because of medications. I'd love to work for prime, I'm just trying to find anyone that will take me. I've been studying for my permit for a week now so gonna keep going that route and start applying.

Hey thanks for the info. That worries me because I don't want them to reject me because of medications. I'd love to work for prime, I'm just trying to find anyone that will take me. I've been studying for my permit for a week now so gonna keep going that route and start applying.

Howdy, John A. !!!

You came back, haha! Did you get your record cleared up/expunged, or what not, over in Cali ? You never let us know.

That felony bribe might end up being the reason that Prime would hesitate going forward with your application, but not necessarily. In case you've not done so, follow up with the following links, and use our quick apply button to see who else is willing to work with you! Always be TRUTHFUL and 100% HONEST, on your CDLA (and all) apps; whomever you end up deciding on going with. And medication nonwithstanding, they WILL find out your background, even if it's after you've arrived at orientation. It's a long way home, when the bus ride is on you.

Those medications, with prescriptions and reasons for your needs, and documented by your physician, may in fact 'BE' okay with some companies. Let them know AHEAD of time!

Read George B.'s post about exactly this, on another thread, re: JB Hunt. Don't jump the horse with the cart still attached, yet don't let go of the reins, either.

• Truck Driver's Career Guide
• Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
• High Road CDL Training Program
• CDL Practice Tests

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Hope this helps, good sir. Chin up, move forward! Kearsey won't steer you wrong; Truckin' Along w/Kearsey!

~ Anne ~

ps: Best wishes; let us know!

LOL yeah that felony scared me off but I read more into it and I did not commit one of the offenses that would stop me from getting a license. Yeah prime might not take me but at this point I'm willing to go with anyone just to be licensed and have a career driving.

I have tried using the quick apply button but it says I have one on file, which is from over a year ago. Been trying to contact Simeone to fix it it but haven't heard back.

Hey thanks for the info. That worries me because I don't want them to reject me because of medications. I'd love to work for prime, I'm just trying to find anyone that will take me. I've been studying for my permit for a week now so gonna keep going that route and start applying.

Howdy, John A. !!!

You came back, haha! Did you get your record cleared up/expunged, or what not, over in Cali ? You never let us know.

That felony bribe might end up being the reason that Prime would hesitate going forward with your application, but not necessarily. In case you've not done so, follow up with the following links, and use our quick apply button to see who else is willing to work with you! Always be TRUTHFUL and 100% HONEST, on your CDLA (and all) apps; whomever you end up deciding on going with. And medication nonwithstanding, they WILL find out your background, even if it's after you've arrived at orientation. It's a long way home, when the bus ride is on you.

Those medications, with prescriptions and reasons for your needs, and documented by your physician, may in fact 'BE' okay with some companies. Let them know AHEAD of time!

Read George B.'s post about exactly this, on another thread, re: JB Hunt. Don't jump the horse with the cart still attached, yet don't let go of the reins, either.

• Truck Driver's Career Guide
• Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
• High Road CDL Training Program
• CDL Practice Tests

Apply For Paid CDL Training

Hope this helps, good sir. Chin up, move forward! Kearsey won't steer you wrong; Truckin' Along w/Kearsey!

~ Anne ~

ps: Best wishes; let us know!

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