Comments By FreeBird

Freebird here… Hello Friends., I’ve been talking with ROEYL Transport, I really like there set up on training, Very excited.. I’m set to take cdl-a permit on October 10 th, ROEYL will set up my DOT physical. Here’s my question. To ya…. I went to my primary dr to do a physical, I’m 54 years old I have the classic pot belly, lol… have been exercising at least 30 minutes on my wife’s bike every other day… so my dr said I have high blood pressure it’s been 185/116, to 170/100… so my fr upped the dose.. I’ve had high blood pressure approximately 5 years but controlled by med. then he found a hernia in my stomach, which never bothers me , I’m doing plumbing I lift tools , pipe, wares heaters etc.. my dr stated that he wants to see me In a month.. and I’m supposed to keep a record of my blood pressure.. so I’m concerned now about passing dot physical.. should I or should I not tell my recruiter that I need to move my dot physical and cdla permit test to another date do to high blood pressure and stomach hernia… My wife said not to tell her … But I need your advice…How to handle this… this really sucks … the stomach hernia does not bother me I still do my job plumbing every day… Will I be able to still work as a OTR trucker… or will I be disqualified? Ty

Freebird here hello to all,

Need some advice, first I talked to my boss and owner of plumbing company I work for and gave my 2 to 4 month notice, little long but there really a great company and people… plus I need to study and learn soak all this in, I made my appointment to take my CDLpermit, 10-3-22 @10 a.m.here in Tulsa there running 60 days behind..but what dmv isn’t right lol… I’m at 80 percent on trucking truth’s brake tests, which parts do I need for permit? so got a ways to get passing grade…I’ll do it lots to study thank god for your site… my question is do I need to get my medical card first ?will dmv want to see it before getting my permit? I spoke with wil-trans briefly and received application and also USA trucking responded back to me… So my journey has began.. I’ve not been this excited since Back when I First got into plumbing and got my new tools and my first plumbing truck… Also do you know if CB radios come with the trucks or do I need to buy my own ? TY

Hi again, FreeBird!

Hope those links I dropped in your last thread are helping you; they should be!

In answer to your question, YES you DO need a DOT physical first. State notwithstanding anymore.

Here's the link; it's in item #1 ~FMCSA Steps to CDLP and CDLA.

The above link also discusses the new ELDT mandates, set forth on 02/07/22. Check that out, as well.

Hope this helps; best to ya, again!

~ Anne ~

ps: re, the CB's . . . you'll just have to ask, per company. Doubtful, but even the cheap ones from a thrift store are better than nothing.

Freebird here… Thank you to all, a shout out to ya Ann…I’ll get in for the med card… Roehl trucking , think I spelled it right.. I was looking into them … I filled or started filling out an application. They ran my DL info. And my jobs. That was last Friday , a recruiter called Monday.. they seem to have a really good program…. Keep ya informed… and maybe see ya or hear ya on my CB Radio….love it… p.s. I have a couple company’s wil-trans I’m in talks with there recruiter also… there program sounds great…Freebird out…..

Freebird here hello to all,

Need some advice, first I talked to my boss and owner of plumbing company I work for and gave my 2 to 4 month notice, little long but there really a great company and people… plus I need to study and learn soak all this in, I made my appointment to take my CDLpermit, 10-3-22 @10 a.m.here in Tulsa there running 60 days behind..but what dmv isn’t right lol… I’m at 80 percent on trucking truth’s brake tests, which parts do I need for permit? so got a ways to get passing grade…I’ll do it lots to study thank god for your site… my question is do I need to get my medical card first ?will dmv want to see it before getting my permit? I spoke with wil-trans briefly and received application and also USA trucking responded back to me… So my journey has began.. I’ve not been this excited since Back when I First got into plumbing and got my new tools and my first plumbing truck… Also do you know if CB radios come with the trucks or do I need to buy my own ? TY

Hello everyone, I’m really considering getting into Trucking, it’s been a dream for a long time. But here’s my question I’m 54 years old, I’m on lyrica (pregablin) for nerve pain caused by back issues. Last I’m also on Eliquis which is a blood thinner, I have dealt with blood clots . I will stay on blood thinner rest of my life. I’m a journeyman plumber by trade so I work every day in all kinds of positions… lol .. Ty for your feed back…. P.s. with these meds I’ve been doing great I feel much better. But plumbing is kicking my body’s but…

Hi Ann and sometime tom, thank you for the information , there’s a lot there.. yes can’t believe I’m telling this but I had a really cool pair of red parachute pants lol, and my mullet, left ear pierced, the 80s were sooo cool… Ty for the memories….

Shout out to BK yes I’ve been at it for 30 years not as long as you were but long enough….Got you on Brain Pain see what your saying…Yes on my name I was hoping no one else had it….

Howdy Back… Laura, I’m on blood pressure meds also , only 1 at this time, that makes me feel better that they will work with me on blood pressure and blood thinner meds… yes I’m going to start working out well as soon as I get out of my lazy boy…. Lol as for mask mandate…. I had got the shots last year 1st on may of 2021 , second one June… then the company I worked For mandated to where masks inside customers home , January 2nd 2022 I got pneumonia both lungs , went to er I had Covid-19 took 4 tests last was positive , no beds in Tulsa spent 5 days in er , so they life flighted me to fort smith Arkansas , spent another 2 weeks there.. So here it is for me I do not believe in the shots or masks…. And our President? Point made….

Hello everyone, I’m really considering getting into Trucking, it’s been a dream for a long time. But here’s my question I’m 54 years old, I’m on lyrica (pregablin) for nerve pain caused by back issues. Last I’m also on Eliquis which is a blood thinner, I have dealt with blood clots . I will stay on blood thinner rest of my life. I’m a journeyman plumber by trade so I work every day in all kinds of positions… lol .. Ty for your feed back…. P.s. with these meds I’ve been doing great I feel much better. But plumbing is kicking my body’s but…