Comments By Cory B.

I would at least look at the tips for getting your blood pressure down in the days leading up to the exam just to be safe.

Thanks Brett! I have read it, and will do my best! It's a good thing that I already eat a lot of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. I'll have to try and find beet juice, never heard of it!

I am wondering if I will be able to continue eating fruits and vegetables on the road, however. I stopped into a TA and Flying J the other day, out of curiosity, and didn't really find anything in the way of healthy eating. I was disappointed.

We have a lot of information in our trucker's wiki on blood pressure requirements for the DOT physical and hypertension regulations, medications, and tips for lowering your blood pressure.

Basically 140/90 is the limit. Anything above that and you will have to regulate it with DOT approved medications.

Thanks for the info everyone. I ran into a Wal-Mart today to check my pressure at their free machine.

My initial result was 140/95, but my next two were significantly lower.

I'm guessing because I had to walk from the parking lot and into the store resulted in the elevated initial result. And I usually walk fairly quickly, always have. But as I sat there and relaxed, it was a lot lower. 118/ I forget the second number.

Is this something I should worry about? Thanks again for the help.

I am sure everyone here knows which cell phone company has the best coverage. I have Sprint right now, and they have garbage coverage even here in the Metro minneapolis-saint Paul area. Any advice on who to go with?

I currently drive a straight truck, and have my DOT medical card. Have had it for 5 years. Every time I get my exam, they comment on my blood pressure being elevated, but i pass anyway. Are trucking companies more rigorous when it comes to this? I don't know what my numbers are, and not sure if it's something I should be worried about. I haven't seen a doctor or anything about it.

Hi. I am wondering if trucking companies will still hire you if they do a hair test and find alcohol. I don't do drugs, but i drink. Would that be a deal breaker? Thanks :)