Comments By PorkChop

I've been searching for days for the answer and finally realized that I should probably just ask here; the home of the answer guys.

120-139 / 80-89 = 2 year certification 140-159 / 90-99 = 1 year certification 160-179 / 100-109 = 3 month temporary certification (at doctors discretion) 180-over / 110-over = Disqualifying

Are the requirements for blood pressure medicated or unmedicated? I would like to think that they are the unmedicated readings, as your medication SHOULD bring you into a normal 120/80 range. True?

What is confusing is that you eyesight must be at least 20/40 or better correctable vision. Meaning, as long as you wear eyeglasses and/or contacts that get you into the 20/40 range, you're okay, regardless that you're as blind as a mole without them. (I didn't say bat because bats have excellent eyesight!)

So all things being equal, if my unmedicated blood pressure is, let's say 143/100, but with medication I'm at 120/80, I would be okay to go, wouldn't I? In other words, as long as I'm taking medication that gets me in the "normal" range, everything will be fine?

I've just got to let this go. My pressure keeps going up every time I think of this subject.

Isn't it just possible that all (or most) of his actions are a ruse to try and get you to turn to the dark side? A sort of Company Sponsored Training Trap? Just to see if you're tripped up by the opportunity to cheat?

LittleJoe

In an effort to get all my ducks in a row, I’ve been preparing my pack for school and driver training. Based on all of the information I’ve found here on TruckingTruth.com, I think that I’ve got everything that I need to take with me with the exception of a sleeping bag.

I’ve been looking to purchase one, but the choices are overwhelming, not unlike every other decision I’ve needed to make, or will need to make, during this quest to OTR.

I was wondering if any of you recent graduates or current drive training students could recommend a sleeping bag. Obviously, price is a factor, but more importantly, what type is more appropriate? Size, weight, temperature range, material, packed size, etc. What have you used? Would you recommend it?

Any guidance to my selection would be greatly appreciated!

LittleJoe

Looks nice on my 17" HP laptop running Windows 8.1 and Mozilla FireFox 29.0 @ 1600 x 900 resolution.

As mentioned by someone else, those share buttons that constantly pop-up are a bit annoying. It sure would be nice to be able to turn them off completely, especially within the CDL training materials section.

LittleJoe

Way to go Mongo!

"Mongo just pawn in game of life." lol

Yeah the air quality problems are all because of the tens of thousands of trucks idling in CA. It has nothing to do with the millions of cars, pickups and suv's that run there every day.

Now that JUST the kind of twisted logic the bureaucrats in California abhor. What, were you some kind of "radical" in school? How dare you question the decisions of your political overlords! That kind of thinking will be met at the border where you will be asked to return to whatever backwater state you originated in . . . sounds like a Texan to me . . . or some other LOSER southern state (they DID lose the war, you know . . . )

Jopa

If trucking doesn't work out maybe you could work on one of the 100's of Jerry Brown campaigns.

I was thinking that "The Improv" or "Laugh Factory" may have a few slots open on open mic night. How 'bout it Jopa? You haven't started school yet, have you?

EXCELENT REPLY Starcar!

That was very well put, and I couldn't agree with you more. But where health is concerned, FIND THE TIME to eat healthy and exercise. Park as far away from the diner as you can and take the long walk, or better yet, JOG! Once you get inside, don't order the Country Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Check out the salad bar! You can fill up on the stuff there and be a whole lot better off for it (and probably save a couple of bucks while you're at it). Just don't drown all the great greens in creamy dressings; use only enough to give it a little flavor. Or better yet, use the vinegar and oil types of dressings. They're much better for you and the vinegar can actually help lower your BP!

Now if I could only follow my own advice, I wouldn't be sitting here right now trying to figure out how to get MY OWN BP down before my DOT physical!

In the meantime, go take a pill. I think your BP went up a couple of points just typing that reply!

What fun it is to sit and sleep in a hot truck in the middle of the night. Another alternative is to buy screens that go in where the door windows are. Roll the window down and install the screens. When your ready to move out, remove the screens.

Dave

I know I'm new to all of this, but that just doesn't sound very safe to me. How do you provide for your security?

LittleJoe

Thank you, RedGator!

LittleJoe

Glad no one was hurt. I had NO IDEA that the brakes could reach that much heat to ignite french fries. Would I be wrong to assume that they were frozen, in a reefer unit?

Between the Midland driver and RedGator, we're two-thirds of the way toward a picnic-sized order of chili-cheese fries! I'm with Anchorman on this one, bring on the ketchup! We need to go for the trifecta, anybody out there hauling chili?

LittleJoe