9. For drivers who have encountered problems with brain like a stroke, brain bleeding, tumor, blackouts, epilepsy, brain surgery
- Bring a letter from your neurologist with your previous medical condition and medications that you are taking to treat the illness
- To the truck driver medical exam you also need to bring the letter for your current medical condition (neurologic and psychiatric state) and current medications that indicate your reliable performance on the road
10. Drivers who are taking types of medications that can be a reason for sleepiness (sleeping pills, narcotics, anxiety medications …)
- Bring the records of your medical treatments that are connected with your driving performance under the influence of this substances
Thing you may not Know about a Truck Driver Medical Exam
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The regular DOT card is valid two years but there is other types of DOT cards like:
- One year DOT cards – If you are using prescript medications for diabetes or high blood pressure you may get a 1 year DOT card. After the expiration, you have to take the truck driver medical exam again to check your ability to perform on the road. Keeping records of your health is one way to keep the safety on the road. Same 1 year DOT card are receive drivers with blood pressure not more than 159/90
- Three month DOT cards are temporary cards are like test period to put your condition under control and find a solution to control the medical problem. Drivers with over 160/100 blood pressure will receive 3 month DOT card.
Conclusion
The trucking industry has a major importance in the United States economy. There are 15.5 million of trucks in the US and Canada and you can imagine how many licensed truck drivers are living in this area.
