Comments By Little Chief

I had exact same scenario, minus the morphine. Having visited the ER, everything that happened in the ER will have been recorded and can be found in the ER notes. These notes can be requested by your trucker friend from the medical records department of that hospital. He will want to get these. They will show where the doctor or nurse administered morphine.

Thank You Pete B.! Dr. Gave him paperwork to give company. He is transiting this week from Van to Tanker school which he starts on 18th. Think he is worried could delay school or worse.

Yes, tell company right away. They will tell him how to handle it. It won't be a problem if he is upfront about it. I promise he's not the first one of these cases the company has had.

Thank You. This trucker has been with his carrier for 6 months. Had start up drug tests and a random drug test, so they have seen a track record of no nonsense, and this being an emgerency documented by ER as the ones giving narcotics (even though they should not have) hopefully keeps him employed and his family with food on the table. Thanks for advice Big Scott.

Can't seem to edit text. Trucker's wife said NOT to give narcotics. Damn spellchecker.

I have a question regarding Emergency room narcotic pain killer and trucking.

I "know of a trucker" that workers for a mega carrier. The company requires urine and gain follicle testing upon starting.

This "Trucker" had a serious kidney stone and was raced to ER. His wife told ER staff that her husband was a trucker, and no narcotics to be administered.

Staff did not honor request and gave Morphine to the trucker. When trucker was made aware he confronted the main Dr. Dr. Acted like it was not a big deal. Stated morphine only be in his system for upto 8 hours, and the Dr. Would give a note for trucker to give to his company. Trucker asked if it would show up on hair follicle, Dr. Was not sure. (Wtf).

So trucker has some questions.

1.) Does trucker inform trucking company of the narcotic given in emergency room?

2.) Does trucker inform DOT in some way?

3.) What advice can be offered by professional truckers from this site? Anyone else been faced with this situation?

Clearly the page says check out help video to better understand how to post. I am a bit concerned if I will miss the bridge sign too.

I was at home a few days this week to get my stitches removed from my recent surgery. I stopped by the local truck parts store to stock up on a few light bulbs and spotted this beast sitting in the parking lot. Don't know who it belongs to, but it was a wild looking ride!

Thank You Old School for those photos! I been eyeing some golf carts converted into Peterbilts. Looking at what 1st years get paid, I think I might be able to afford one. LOL That Last photo is absolutely incredible.

Thanks Errol and Plan B.

Errol, I used the one button feature to apply to all companies, but only received a few company responses. Of those responses most were wanting to set up CDL school for me. I had to inform them I was out of CDL. Others did not realize I had all endorsements,TWIC,TSA HM. I am not sure if the one hit button is sending out correct information on me.

I am still working my way through the 102 trucking companies listed in company review here at Trucking Truth. My guess is if their listed in Trucking Truth the are the better companies. I hope that logic is sound.

Thank You Old School for intel!

Good day members. I am looking for knowledge.

I have been filling out several trucking company applications, and several have a section asking about safety awards I have earned.

I would like to know what safety awards are available to earn. Are these awards from local, state, federal agencies? Awards from the DOT? Awards from companies?

What awards should I be looking to obtain as my career grows?

Kearsey, Thank You for the link. I have to agree with the post....OOOOOoooo..That makes sense. Thank You.

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