3 Health Concerns That Truck Drivers Need To Know About
Many truckers spend most of their daily life on the road. This means we get to see more of the world and enjoy a rewarding career. It also means that we spend a large portion of our lives in a seated position with minimal movement. This makes it difficult to keep our health in good…
Are CBD Products An Issue For CMV Drivers?
Will Prescribed Marijuana Or CBD Affect My CDL? For physical exam determinations, the use of CBD products is not considered to be “Use” of Marijuana or an illegal substance. Generally speaking, a driver using CBD products can be certified to drive. The use of CBD oils and creams is not disqualifying. However, the use of…
CDL Medication Use: Don’t get Disqualified! Part 2
In Part 1 we discussed the medications that will always result in driver disqualification. But far more often a driver is disqualified for taking a medication that is NOT an absolute disqualifier. (If you’re not sure whether you’re medication is an “absolute disqualifier”, read [Part 1] of this blog series.) A medical examiner must obtain…
CDL Medication Use: Don’t be Disqualified!
If you’ve been denied a CDL medical certificate because of medication use, it may have been done in error. You may still be medically qualified to drive! Unfortunately, this almost always causes a major disruption in the driver’s ability of making a living. As President of the largest network of DOT Certified Medical Examiners, I…