Comments By Ryan S.

Wow, that's a great reply! Thank you. I'm definitely interested and am mostly comfortable with going. I just don't wanna screw it up and cause my family any more hard times. What type of doctor notes are you saying that I should get?

Depends on how criminal your "over 10 year old criminal past" was. Usually - over 7 and you're fine. They like you to be able to obtain a TWIC Card and HazMat endorsement though (I'm not 100% sure if not being able to get one precludes employment). So you might want to check on the TWIC website - just google: TWIC Disqualifying Offenses.

But a a lot depends on just HOW BAD YOU WERE - though 10 years with a SPARKLY CLEAN RECORD and you should be OK - again - depending on just what you were convicted of.

As far as Type II - Non-Insulin Diabetes - FMCSA DOT Medical - Diabetes - FMCSA advises re-certifying every year (1 year medical card). A LETTER FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN advising that your diabetes is being managed with ORAL MEDICATION ONLY, and perhaps recent blood work showing your A1C and Fasting Sugar should be sufficient.

Which brings up BMI (body mass index) and Sleep Apnea Testing. Prime Recruiter told me a BMI of 39 and/or Neck Circumference of 17" or more is going to trigger a sleep apnea red flag (resulting in them sending you for a sleep study). If you are found to have apnea, you will be required to purchase a CPAP machine and use it (also gets you only a 1 year medical card). Members here say that 3.4 is the "magic BMI number" - the recruiter I spoke with swears it's 39.

I mention this, because Type-II is a frequent malady of "overweight people" (ask me how I know). So if you are overweight - you might want to google "BMI Calculator" - and see if you are going to throw up another "red flag", come time for your company physical.

I used to be 5'5"/300lbs - and was on my way to "the needle" (with a 6.5 A1C). I dropped a bunch of weight, watch my carb intake - and my A1C's are normal (5.4). In fact - dropping down to 190lbs - got me off ALL the meds (blood pressure, oral diabetes & cholesterol).

If you have a high A1C, you may have the needle in your future.

While you CAN get an waiver from FMSCA. Information on FMCSA Insulin Diabetes Waiver from The American Diabetes Association

So - based on what I've elaborated here - you may be able to get some more information on "potential hurdles" to you employment. NONE appear to be insurmountable - but the key is to BE HONEST.

Rick

The recruiter said they go 7 years from the date you're off probation witch will be 2 days from when I could leave. I haven't been in any trouble since. I did put on my app that it was a misdemeanor because I thought it was. It came back felony but she still gave me the invite. There is a story behind why it came back that way, but I'm sure no one wants to hear that . My a1c has been high but it's been steadily coming down and I'm scheduled for another one at the end of feb. My BMi is 35, and my neck is 16.5 as of today lol. I can't think of anything that would screw me up. I'm just nervous as heck about quitting my job and getting screwed.

I am penciled in to attend orientation at Prime in March. I have a criminal past that is almost 10 years old. The recruiter says 7 years is their standard. I'm also a type 2 diabetic controlled by pills. No insulin. I'm concerned about quitting my job, going to their orientation, and being turned back if I forgot a detail or if their Dr doesn't like my medical stuff. What type of info do they request from my Dr? I have always dreamed of being an OTR driver ,even spending weeks on the road with some friends who drive. I'm just having a hard time making the final decision to go. Does the recruiter saying I'm in carry mush water? Any insight would be super appreciated! Thanks!