Profile For Scruffy (Firemedic Truckie)

You all are right. I obtained my DOT physical, faxed them the CPAP compliance report. I was afraid for nothing. I appreciate the guidance and supportative community. I'm sorry I said anything.

Hello, guys and gals, I am a firefighter paramedic who is returning to over-the-road truck driving. Yeah I said returning. Y'all can stop laughing anytime. Just a little back story here, My name is Robert, about when I was a teenager I became a firefighter, then I became an emergency medical technician, then I became a over-the-road truck driver. After about 9-10 years I went back to school and became a paramedic. I have worked 10 years as a paramedic and I'm returning to truck driving. I chose the Wilson Logistic CDL A program. I have my DOT physical, CLP, and a start date of August 3rd. So I'm going to take you along on my return..

Hello, I am looking at getting back trucking. I have a questions about my OSA diagnosis and my CPAP usage, what is the best policy? Do I need to be up front and honest with the DOT doctor and claim the OSA on the medical card? Do I conveniently forget to mark it down, and play the I forgot game? I guess my real question is how strict/obsessive are these new rules about OSA, CPAP? I was never diagnosis before I left trucking, but, now I couldn't sleep an hour without my CPAP. I'm worried my return will be short lived due to a FMCSA loop hole or something. Thanks in advance. Keep the greasy side down, the right door locked, and the left door closed.