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Posted by Thrud on December 10, 2001, at 1:12:59
Can you become a professional trucker (as in "big rigs") while taking ADs or benzos? Does the law vary from state-to-state or is it covered federally?
Thanks.
Thrud
Posted by jay on December 10, 2001, at 9:04:08
In reply to Medication and Truck Driving, posted by Thrud on December 10, 2001, at 1:12:59
> Can you become a professional trucker (as in "big rigs") while taking ADs or benzos? Does the law vary from state-to-state or is it covered federally?
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> Thanks.
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> ThrudI am not in America Thrud, but I would imagine that may be the case. Best to check it out with your local liscense office. I of course couldn't get my pilots liscense while on psych meds, but I guess you wouldn't want some guy flying a 747 on 5 mg's of Xanax a day either..hehe.
It may also be the case with antidepressants, as even pilots can't take them. (Here in Canada anyways.)
I have a list that deals with work/mental health/meds. Send an email to:
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Best wishes..
Jay
Posted by IsoM on December 12, 2001, at 15:59:41
In reply to Medication and Truck Driving, posted by Thrud on December 10, 2001, at 1:12:59
My ex was a truck driver (semi-) & he took quite a cocktail of drugs & it didn't restrict him. The doctor didn't need to inform the ministry about it. It was sure better than him driving when he was drinking heavily & had no memory of how he'd got there.
When he developed diabetes, then the doctor had to notify the ministry & his licencing was changed. This is in Canada though, don't know how the Sates is for this.
> Can you become a professional trucker (as in "big rigs") while taking ADs or benzos? Does the law vary from state-to-state or is it covered federally?
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> Thanks.
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> Thrud
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