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Hi,
I planned to return to trucking at the end of May.
I am currently teaching first grade.
I'm not making enough to pay my bills, and I prefer driving to any of the other careers I have been in.
? I take medicine. I plan to go OTR. How do you plan your prescriptions or get them when you may be a 1000 miles from your pharmacist. I was not on any medication when I drove years ago. but this may cause me a dilemma now that I would rather avoid if I can plan ahead for it.
Nancy
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I think this thread from TruckNets medical forum will give you some of the information you needMedical Forum
RIKKI
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Have your prescriptions filled at your nearest Walmart. The presciption info will be available at any Walmart throughout the U.S. and you will usually (but not always) be able to park your big truck at a Walmart while you're having your prescription refilled.
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Have you made sure that none of the medications that you are taking would cause you to be placed out of service, or prevent you from driving or passing a physical?
As a school teacher...if full time income from teaching is insufficient, pray tell how do you expect to pay your bills and yet also cover your expenses on the road for food and what not?
Not being a pain, just offering food for thought.
Have fun, be safe, and remember - the driver to watch the closest is the one behind the one in front of you!!
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Sky what do you think teachers make?
Here in Chilli they start at $23,000 and it might be worse in LA. You can double that or better driving. My mother is also a teacher and they are some of the most under paid people in this country for what they have to put up with. They are teaching our future leaders and they are paod like street sweepers. My mother wouldn't do anything else because it is what she loves, but I can see where this lady is not making it and needs to make a change.
Sorry folks for getting off topic and I'm not jumpong on you Sky just wondering what you thought they made VS. Drivers.
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Wal-Mart was the most expensive when I was driving (this was with no medical or prescription insurance), but it was easiest to get prescriptions there. I would usually get a 60 day supply if at all possible, then wait till I arrived home for my days off to get them filled again. You could also have them sent to a location, but I don't know how legal it is to send prescription medication by mail, etc. You might check on the legalities of that. Realistically, As far as making more money by driving OTR, the money in trucking is probably about the same as teaching after considering taxes, food, bills, travel expenses, tolls (before being reimbursed), sending money home, and many others to consider. The last I checked, an OTR truck driver brings home less than $25k/year. Sorry for sounding negative, but it's just the truth.
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It is the easiest for computer records on your meds nationwide and for parking.
But first of all, explain to your physiciain that being a driver takes you far from home for long periods of time. When he/she writes your prescriptions, he can make sure that he gives you enough refills on the meds to make it easier for you, provided that you do not need to be seen and monitored while on these medications. Ask your Dr. to mark GENERIC on the prescription form. It will help with the cost.
And, as mentioned above, please make sure these are meds that are not going to affect your ability to drive.
Good luck to you.
Keeping you safe, healthy and on the road.
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