Keep Yourself Safe And Healthy On The Road
Whether you’re a new driver, or have hundreds of thousands of miles under your belt, we all want to be safe and healthy for years to come. Here are some tips of simple ways you can protect yourself on the road. Posture Concerns Spending hours in a truck every day can cause serious posture problems…
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…
