Question
Well, after a very long month and 1/2 preparing to go to training at USXpress, their doc disqualified me because of a medication I am on. The funny thing is though that I did all my homework prior to going to USX to make sure this wouldn't happen and was promised by the DOT doc (at the time that's who I thought I talked to) I wouldn't be disqualified. Now, both my husband and I are out of jobs and the fear of going through this again is overwhelming me. The DOT doc that did the physical didn't go by the regulations (at least that is what I think) and I feel I was wrongly disqualified. He told me that the federal motor carrier safety regulations booklet is a out of date and the federal motor carrier safety commissionor I spoke to was a liar! He was going by a booklet that I have never heard of or seen before and is making his decisions based on this booklet and not the safety regulations booklet. Anyway, I am fearing that my dream of becoming a truck driver is slim. I would get the medication switched if my doctor felt it would do any good. Sometimes I wonder why I even went as far as to get the doctor's note and tell them I was on this medication. Just really sad right now and I guess I need a boost to continue on. It's gonna be hard living on no income soon. Thanks for reading!
Denise
Answer
You might have to disclose the medication you are on, when you post this on the Law Forum.
If you want some advice.
Is it an "Anti-Depresant"? (just guessing) -->
_________________________
Cover Your Cans People!!!
_________________
_______________________________________
It's apparent this place is never going to change....then again; why should it? It gets the clientel it deserves.
Bette Midler
Answer
A company can disqualify you for any reason they want. It may be legal according to the FMCSR but the company does not have to hire because of it.
Depending on what it is your taking it could be difficult to get hired. Most likely though unless it is an antidepressant or something along those lines there will be a company that will take you.
I'm not sure I follow why your husband can't work?
"Caution: Door May Open"
Answer
The medication I am taking is Xanax. I spoke with Swift today and their doc does not have a problem qualifying me with a note from my doctor. I have an appointment next week with my doctor to see if he will evaluate my medication and possibly switch it to something else (this is very unlikely though) I have no side effects from this medication. I have been on it for 7 or 8 years. It is used for mild anxiety. Hubby is not working since he only wanted to drive for USX if we were to drive team. He is currently trying to get hired on with his old company again. I was really wanting to get on with USX because I am not very experienced with a stick shift and very nervous trying to learn so much in such a short time. Anyway, I agree that they may have had their reasons for disqualifying me. I am just hurt and nervous right now not having a job and all. Plus, teaming with hubby is a dream of ours and I feel something is always trying to work against us.
Answer
You will find that most company employed/contracted doctors are those who aren't good enough to maintain their own private practice. Most will take something that they were told, and or read, and run with it. If you wanted, you could force the issue with this doctor and make him give you the details on the disqualifying criteria he used, but it's alot easier to go with another carrier, rather than make this into a protracted legal battle.
Answer
Email me and I will provide you the name and phone number for U.S. DOT’s medical expert. I do not want to post that info here, because if that person begins receiving hundreds of phone calls, they may not be so willing to help in the future. A very capable Nurse Red, or others, can handle 98 percent of these type questions in this forum. r/ jim.
Answer
There is info on our web page linked below. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the link.
Keeping you safe, healthy and on the road.
Visit us at
_________________
Keeping you safe, healthy and on the road.
Visit us at