I'm Blind In One Eye Under The New Fmvca Vision Standards Can I Get A CDL To Drive OTR?

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Joe R.'s Comment
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Hi all I'm new here and just was reading up on the new vision standards for CDL drivers with vision in one eye. I'm almost blind in my right eye but my left eye is 20/30 and if I wear my glasses it's 20/25 distant acuity.

I'm encouraged y this new rule change as I've always wanted to drive trucks OTR. Do these new rules make me eligible for a CDL whatever class it might be to drive interstate even with vision on only one eye?

Also assuming it does what's the likelihood I'd be able to find an employer after getting a CDL? Would the fact I only have vision on one eye effect me being able to find employment?

Sorry for so many questions but I'm new to this CDL drivers stuff. Thanks for any advice on this.

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.

OTR:

Over The Road

OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.

Interstate:

Commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the Federal Department Of Transportation (DOT).
Sandman J's Comment
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Hi Joe. Old School and some others have navigated their way through vision issues. If you repost this question in the General section, they're more likely to see it and help you out.
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