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Im sure driving is hard on you but its something I've always wanted to do .and I've done painting and drywall since i was 12 . So to me its just part of working .i really do appreciate the help all i can do is pay the money. And hope for the best. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the info .i was getting a lot of conflicting answers .and the Fed reg how's that exception clause.and i was told don't believe my recruiter.i.dont have a problem not taking them but the DOT physical will have access to my medical records and know I got a prescription so i was just wanting to.see if I'd be disqualified automatically and just be out the money for the test the letter from my doctor would allow me to pass it but it's really vague because it's seems to be just up to the cme. Anyway I appreciate all the info guys thanks a lot

I'll be going to swift the recruiter said as long as I have paperwork from my doctor I should me fine .said i might have to sign a waiver saying I'll only take tthem when off duty.

I was wondering if anyone has got a med card while having a prescription for Vicodin with a letter from prescribing physician letter of opinion saying it won't affect your ability to perform your job

Thanks Bill f. I'm open a letter from my doctor will be enough otherwise I'll just be out the money for the examination and have to figure out something from there

If I get a letter from my doctor can u be approved then?

I would think vicodin is disqualifying. If you can change your medication, and get the prescribing doctor to sign off on its use you may still qualify. From the FMCSA website:

" What medications disqualify a CMV driver? PreviousNext

A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner. If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)) or any other substance such as amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit forming drug, The driver is medically unqualified. There is an exception: the prescribing doctor can write that the driver is safe to be a commercial driver while taking the medication. In this case, the Medical Examiner may, but does not have to certify the driver. Any anti-seizure medication used for the prevention of seizures is disqualifying. Methadone use is disqualifying. The Medical Examiner has 2 ways to determine if any medication a driver uses will adversely affect safe operation of a CMV: 1. Review each medication - prescription, non-prescription and supplement 2. Request a letter from the prescribing doctor"

21 CFR 1308.11

I would think vicodin is disqualifying. If you can change your medication, and get the prescribing doctor to sign off on its use you may still qualify. From the FMCSA website:

" What medications disqualify a CMV driver? PreviousNext

A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner. If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)) or any other substance such as amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit forming drug, The driver is medically unqualified. There is an exception: the prescribing doctor can write that the driver is safe to be a commercial driver while taking the medication. In this case, the Medical Examiner may, but does not have to certify the driver. Any anti-seizure medication used for the prevention of seizures is disqualifying. Methadone use is disqualifying. The Medical Examiner has 2 ways to determine if any medication a driver uses will adversely affect safe operation of a CMV: 1. Review each medication - prescription, non-prescription and supplement 2. Request a letter from the prescribing doctor"

I need a dot physical and i do have some back and neck pain I work construction my whole life.i do take meds for my pain . my brother has a CDL and says one of the guys he's works with his taking the same meds for years and hasn't had a problem is this true

I would think vicodin is disqualifying. If you can change your medication, and get the prescribing doctor to sign off on its use you may still qualify. From the FMCSA website:

" What medications disqualify a CMV driver? PreviousNext

A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner. If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)) or any other substance such as amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit forming drug, The driver is medically unqualified. There is an exception: the prescribing doctor can write that the driver is safe to be a commercial driver while taking the medication. In this case, the Medical Examiner may, but does not have to certify the driver. Any anti-seizure medication used for the prevention of seizures is disqualifying. Methadone use is disqualifying. The Medical Examiner has 2 ways to determine if any medication a driver uses will adversely affect safe operation of a CMV: 1. Review each medication - prescription, non-prescription and supplement 2. Request a letter from the prescribing doctor"

21 CFR 1308.11

if I get a letter from my doctor can u be approved then?

I need a dot physical and i do have some back and neck pain I work construction my whole life.i do take meds for my pain . my brother has a CDL and says one of the guys he's works with his taking the same meds for years and hasn't had a problem is this true