FMCSA New Medical Guidelines Making It Harder For Truck Drivers To Pass DOT Physical? Yes Or No
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- FMCSA New Medical Guidelines Making It Harder For Truck Drivers To Pass DOT Physical? Yes Or No
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Take care of your health!!! Blood pressure is definitely a problem for alot of drivers! Keep it at or less than 140/90 ❤ according to 2024 medical examiner handbook
Yeah they should put a live monitor on the drivers and watch their blood pressure every time they see a cop get on the freeway to go after their big rollin ATM machine, or the scale house I bet their drivers blood pressure gets up over 200 every time that happens 20 times a day. .
Probably their blood pressure goes up every time they get a Walmart load knowing they're going to be stuck for some four or five hours of unpaid detainment at both ends and again their blood pressure goes up when the ELD is saying drive and they're tired and they need to sleep or the ELD says park it because you're not tired but you don't have any hours to legally move the load .
Why don't they go after the root cause of the high blood pressure which is the federal regulations and your dispatcher and the stupid ass Walmart loads
FYI I wouldn't piss on Walmart if it was on fire I refused all their loads my dispatcher knows better than to give me one
That doctor could have gave him 3 month extension but he was being anal
They need to do something about the nasty azz food in the truck stops . This Guy hit the nail. They want steering wheel holders not real truck drivers.
Right, cant even take the personal responsibility for what you eat without some bs blame game. That makes you a holder in my book.
At this point, stop buying food at the truck stops. Get you a freezer from amazon and stock up on meat and veggies. You can get a gas stove to cook on. Not to mention stop drinking sodas. Blaming truck stops for your weight is absolute bs. Be an adult and take accountability for your weight...
How about pack lunches and make better choices . Fat truckers have themselves to blame
@@dopescorpiothank u for that, too many crybabies complaining
I have been driving for 8 years otr now and I went from 360 to 245 just by diet. No exercise at all. I eat everything that I want to eat because I cook everything that I want to eat
Gps, cellphone haha. Let’s not forget, no power steering, no air conditioning, no air ride, no walk in sleeper, we had cab overs where you had to crawl over the dog house into your little cave and sleep. Oh yeah, and a dispatcher with a 100 mph desk. Had to carry 2-3 log books and a tool box to fix a truck that you didn’t even own. Now let’s talk about pay. 💰
I can't stand boomers that gripe about how HARD their life was "back in the day"...
These are the same old folks that won't admit their generation caused the second coming of the great depression.. Housing prices are F'd. They did that. They also voted to let in the immigration. ( started in 64) And don't get me started on the cultural degeneracy decline brought about by the hippies.
Thanks. We LOVE it. Im gonna go now and try to earn a quarter of what you did in high school.
Couldn't have said it more right.
My husband ignored his for years...he ran about 158 to 160. He was given medication and just didn't take it. He had a massive brain stem stroke while he was driving. After months of rehab he learned to swallow, walk and talk again. He will never drive again. I drive solo now. If I could go back, I wish this had been in effect then, it would have forced him to be compliant. I not only miss my partner that was a constant presence for over 20 years, but I also miss the man he was. He has no short term memory. We can have a conversation today, and he won't remember it tomorrow.
That's rough
🙏
Remember 9/11. Cops and firefighters were considered heroes. Then the pandemic hits and truckers were considered "essential". We were hailed as the modern day hero's. Now we are the target for the FMCSA/State/Federal government agencies to raise revenue (it doesn't matter how). They want our dollars, all the while basically saying everything wrong on America's highways is truckers fault. I'm so tired of hearing this BS. We all need to take a 90 day vacation. See how long it takes them to change their tune.
Man I wish we could come together and shut it down
If you took 90 days off...they would replace the driver's with new "resident" folks that need a job...of which the government would have control😮 this is how fast the new agenda is rolled out
As a ship's captain I'm a witness to government overreach in our industry.
The problem here is that you have too many cowards driving trucks .
Can’t and won’t stand up for what is right .
I’m .
I drive only 1 week per month to make enough money to pay my bills .
Who else is doing that ?
I'm starting to think our government WANTS us to stop working to shut down the economy. If this happens, they will further over-regulate trucking thereby further decreasing wages and replacing us with incompetent drivers who need to jump through fewer hoops to drive a gasoline tanker while making it "safer" but reducing speeds and more.
Everybody needs to start drinking Apple cider vinegar you have to drink 3 shots a day I dropped My blood pressure from 150/102 down to 128/80 it doesn't work for everybody but if you eat more fruit and veggies and nuts and berries
I been driving for 16 years and one thing I know if you take your MEDICINE, YOU WILL PASS !!! You shouldn't just take it for your career, take it for your OWN HEALTH ... NO EXCUSES ... I have to take a DOT physical once a year instead of 2 years because of my hypertensive condition. Mine is hereditary but manageable. This driver should have taken his blood pressure before he went in there ...
Well let the FMCSA haul freight for the USA then. I quit. Disqualify over HBP? Nah.
Next.
I got a funny story, I am only 28 and I went and had my blood pressure checked last year, and he said I was too high so he let me take a five minute breather and let me come back and do it again and I passed😂😂😂
@@maxiboy2704They are allowed to give you breaks. Some people get higher readings due to nerves and so if it's within a certain range. They will check again. If they see it's going down. They will check like a total of 3-5 times depending on doc. Some go only 2, but very rarely so I hear people say they got 2 when they have nerves issues at docs.
@@maxiboy2704
Yes, always ask for a minute before having your bp checked and take some deep breaths.
It works.
@@maxiboy2704doctors do that all the time due to people being under stress at the doctors office. If it's close, most decent doctors will do it.
They want these foreigners that are pouring over into our southern border with commercial driving experience from their home country, to take over the lanes. Don't quit! just do the necessary diet and walking when you're doing your 10 or 34. No salty breakfasts, just fruit. 1 big meal a day...and better to cook your own for the road instead of truckstop food, which is salty as HELL. It can be done driver!
Every cop should also have to have low blood pressure in order to keep their job. Also every politician should have to have the same standards. If you operate a vehicle , and drive to work it should be for everyone. This is discrimination
You are dam, right. Preach
The pharmaceutical companies pad the pockets of bureaucrats at FMSCA.
The result, more drivers on the pharmaceutical blood pressure medications. $$$$
Absolutely 100% right on. This is an all out push for the pharmaceutical companies to get all truck drivers on their meds simple as that. Fyi your not getting your cdl if you don't play their game and jump on their drug pushing agenda.
Stop eating shit, like sugar and carbs and you won't be a number.
Read my reply in the replies... You nailed it... You gave more insight into what i said... Crooked as clinics and DOT doctor's
You've nailed it.
Case in point when I had bypass surgery 12 years ago I was told either I continue with the statins or I forfeit my CDL. That comes straight from DOT!
It's not the Big Carriers driving this it's big pharma and the politicians receiving campaign money!
Anyone else remember the good old days when you could stop at just about any truck stop and find a office nearby, walk in and give them $25, show them you could move your arms and legs, see red yellow green and they would hand you a DOT physical card and you were off and trucking?
Then the government steps in and the doctors want you to pay $100 to fail you until you go have tests done at your expense before they will pass you. Nothing but a money grab. I've known too many truck drivers of all ages that have died from medical conditions while driving, that passed DOT physicals. If you fail a physical, the doctors should be required to fill out a form for the driver to be able to collect full disability since the job is usually the cause of the health problems.
I paid $119. She failed but gave me a 90 day card saying I need a sleep study because I have a large neck and over 40. She told me if I got the paperwork to them in 45 days or less they will give me full medical card. My doctor was pissed because I did one 3 years ago. Did the sleep study the following week. Brought the paperwork in as she said I have 45 days. She said no you have to pay the full $119 for a full exam again but you should wait until July when this medical card is almost expired. So it’s a money grab. What are they going to find this time???????
Big pharmaceutical happend.
$130
May think this is crazy but get yourselves super beets they really do help with blood pressure
I tried that. Tasted like sugary cardboard paste. Uuuuhgh
@@vendingdudesGet the pills,the powder is 🤢
FMCSA regulations should be standard for EVERY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL. Elected or not. Let the people writing these rules live by them.
If they put speed limiters at 60mph I approve of blocking all traffic 24/7
Sitting in a chair all day causes high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Cuts off blood circulation in your leg arteries---similar to you stepping on a garden hose with running water. Overtime from sedentary behavior, clots form on/along the arterial wall(s)---until they break off and start traveling throughout the blood stream....then you're in big trouble.
I remember been over 450 pounds and blood pressure over 160 always making excuses to the doctor to pass me,until the day I put a stop to my bs excuses so I change my eating habits and finally no more sleep apnea,no more meds to control my BP and finally got my 2 year medical certification and was the best day of my life
Congrats,
Me too. I was 333 and made so many excuses until i went carnivore and loat weight and u can see and feel the difference.
Congratulations buddy. We are what we eat.
Well, it’s been 140/90 for as long as I can remember as far as blood pressure goes myself have a medical card and I’m monitor my blood pressure not to be critical of this Driver but get yourself a blood pressure monitor monitor your blood pressure and when you know, your DOT physical is coming up Monitor your blood pressure if it’s borderline go to your family doctor and talk to him and have him adjust your medication. Give your body to adjust to the medication to bring your blood pressure down. Also, the doctor that’s going to work with you on the DOT physical they’re out there one more piece of advice. Go in the morning right after you’ve gotten up. Make sure you do nothing the day before, stay completely relaxed
Yup
You said one very important thing. Start monitoring your blood pressure yourself. Buy a blood pressure machine, make sure it is medical approved...
The BP limit use to be 160/90. I understand that the FAA standard for pilots is 155/95 but an EKG is also done for FAA physicals.
This channel is such a blessing for the trucking community. Keep up the excellent work!!
Alex
I truly believe that all the DOT PHYSCIANS NEED TO GET IN A SEMI AND SEE WHY OUR BLOOD PRESSURE IS ALWAYS HIGH. THEN THEY WILL CHANGE THERE MINDS. THE LIMITERS THAT THEY WANT TO DO TO OUR TRUCKS IT IS ASKING FOR A DISASTER
Yes, we will still be trucking our ass on down the road because we got trucking in our blood and we just born to do the job good or bad rain or shine❤
Born to do the trucking job? 😂Hahaha.…I think you meant to say that you can’t do no other job! That’s the reality that you and others won’t never admit. Most of the truckers on the road don’t even have degrees, or anything else to qualify for other jobs. Also, their backgrounds are disgusting because when they are checked, all the agents find is negative stuff like problems with the law, and a lot more. I am a trucker myself (8 OTR Years) and I never opted to be part of that majority. I am part of the minority that prepared themselves for other stuff out of trucking, in case something like this happens. That way I won’t be crying about trucking like other folks around here. 😂Hahaha.…
@@Victor.Mojica
Truck driving, is a lifestyle.
This is bs their regulations and rules give me anxiety.
60 mph…. There’s no way!
as an o/o you definitely don't need the DOT physical hanging over your head when you have equipment payments. It's all about big pharma getting more people hooked on their drugs.
I have a blood pressure issue as well. I drive a semi truck. I have started eating a lot of fruits and vegetables plus a big changer for me is starting to use apple cider vinegar. I have started doing moderate exercise every other day seems to be working. I don't take my BP medication like I should and I am keeping it in check. I have started taking a garlic pill that seems to help. The good thing about this is it is all natural. Just some advice that has worked for me. Good luck to everyone out there and stay safe. God bless.
Defund FMCSA
We have a profession that combined excessive hours, irregular sleep, extended time away from home, with limited quality meal and exercise options with the stresses of the occupation itself and then put this BP requirement over our heads. Now factor in the Spector of losing your ability to earn a living and that’s going to increase your BP even more.
That will do it
BS, I am 57 just got my recent 2yr card, been in it since 95. We got enough imbeciles already out here we don't need a bunch of old geezers with high bp on the roads as well. Correct yourself, or gtfo, whining never works.
Yea lord forbid you have a stroke due to high blood pressure and kill somebody I hate some of the rules but this seems to be legit
Your vaccine is showing
There is a section in the DOT big book that supersedes this ruling. Driver must be under doctors care and can't be disqualified. This is a little known law.
CoQ-10 works wonders for the blood pressure
That's kind of expensive.BeetRoot pills are cheaper.
Big problem is insulin resistance
Correct! Have to get Metabolic healthy.
Big problem with obesity in the USA. Obese truck drivers are a road hazard
Keto, low carb.
No soda pops, EVER.
@@supertruckertomand no cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeese burgers and caaaaaaandy bars and hot dogs especially off that rolly grill thats been there for several hours if not the whole daggone day
Careful with fad diets like keto. Low carb, low sodium, & lean meats.
My blood pressure was up, I'm on blood pressure meds. I also take a shot of honey and vinegar every morning. My blood pressure was 117/76 day before yesterday. Cutting back on salty foods helps, too. I'd also like to say, find another Dr if yours is against you. If my blood pressure was up one day, they put me in a room and told me to relax. Took it again 15 minutes later, and I passed. That was 2 years ago. The apple cider vinegar and honey shots have helped more than anything.
Sugar causes high blood pressure not salt, carbs are also sugar
Yeah, salt does affect your blood pressure
@@bondobilly9369no it don’t , that is a lie by govt controlled doctors
Bingo.
I quit sugar 4 weeks ago. BO went from 150/90 down to 120/70 avg, JUST by giving up carbs and eating meat based diet with ALOT of electrolytes. I check My BP everyday now.
It's the SUGAR, NOT SALT. Anybody who wants pictures of my last 99 BP,s and see how it went down Ill email them to you. The proof is in the pudding, and I quit that too
Just because sugar causes high blood pressure, that doesn’t mean salt doesn’t cause it as well. Salt contain sodium, bud
Also, sugar (sucrose) is a carbohydrate, not “carbs are sugar”
Just….don’t try to science again, please
What I hate is that I track my blood pressure at home and it’s always under 140/90 and I go to get my physical and it’s 145-150/90
White coat fever. I delt with it for 25 yrs. Now that I'm retired my BP is. 118/60.
Bless this man, hope it works out!. Key note though you forgot CB radio, though most don't know how to use them anymore. Has anyone thought that because the prior generation has "eaten so much shit" that we are today knee deep in shit. And unfortunately like the rest of the world we can't stop pointing the finger at each other long enough to realize that we are both standing in "shit". I can't appreciate enough what vets and truckers do for America. Best wishes from mobile Alabama
I drink 32oz of beet juice the day of my physical. NO issue. 👍🏻
Brings my bp within parameters.
Could be a white coat syndrome thing too. In that case no caffeine or nicotine day before or day of fresh raw garlic few times a day magnesium foot rub cayenne pepper plain in capsule make sure it's only ingredient no fake sugars no zero or low calorie drinks they raise blood pressure ungodly high same with gum.
Have them check both arms usually right side is lower. Not sure why.
Husband has dropped weight as well from no sodas at all anymore.
His BP was great.
He has white coat syndrome his BP is fine at home just not at Dr office.
This is becoming more and more bullcrap.
Thank a democrat
I was a truck driver over 40 years and retired , we have seen regulation after regulation to keep drivers pay down and more ways to get drivers off the road ,This is just another scam to get more truck drivers on medications that only help the pharmaceutical Industy and another way to keep truck drivers going to the doctor spending his time and his own money away from his job, I luckily didn't have blood pressure issues but switched my diet to a carnoviore diet after years of allergies and seeing doctors for them, Now after a year on the diet my issues are all but gone, My BP is better then ever and my health is the best it's ever been , so I would encourage truck drivers to try to eat healthy and look into a carnoviore diet or a keto diet because we all know the industry is full of over weight drivers and bad habits due to the scheduling and time away from home and family, keep up the good work truckers and stay healthy.
Look into doing a kidney cleanse, liver cleanse and general detox. Dr Hulda Clark has good books on it. Yes, your diet needs to change. If you cut out all refined carbs, it will happen pretty quick. Also look into keto/carnivore. Dr Berg, Dr Osborne, and many others have great videos on this.
💯👆🏼👌🏼 You are absolutely correct.
It took about 4 weeks and mine went down 150/90 avg to 120/70 avg. Also magnesium and beetroot along with electrolyte drives. Intermittent fasting as well as a 32 hour fast once a week too.
My wife was shocked on how quick my BP went down. I've even offered to send my last 99 BP's to anybody's email as proof, as well as a pic of all my supplements and diet.
No takers, just scoffers.
Appreciate your comment. There is a lot of BS health advice out there🫡
Magnesium powder not only lowers tinnitis,it lowers the blood pressure.
No, it relaxes muscles , trust me I tried it and did the research , I have a BP cuff at home and what u say does not work , if anything it may help lower it 2 or 3 points , when you have 153/84 ….3 points won’t help u
@@danielc.1169Magnesium and beetroot worked for me as well as quitting sugar and carbs. I quit sugar/carbs 4 weeks ago. BP went from 150/90 avg down to 120/70 avg, JUST by giving up carbs/sugar and eating meat based diet with ALOT of electrolytes. I check My BP everyday now.
It's the SUGAR, NOT SALT. Anybody who wants pictures of my last 99 BP,s and see how it went down I'll email them. The proof is in the pudding, and I quit that too.
Intermittent fasting helped as well.
@danielc.1169 at least you will sleep better
@@danielc.1169 Helped me🤷🏽♂️ Beetroot and magnesium. Lose the sugar and carbs. 150/90 down to 120/70 avg.
Not to mention the blood pressure pills make you dizzy that can't be good driving out on the road
Not true, I am under blood pressure medication and it doesn't make me dizzy.
It all depends on the medication some makes sleepy @dodgeboy90501
My daughter gets severe headaches taking blood pressure pills . I am more scared of the side affects of the medication than high blood pressure.
@@dodgeboy90501it is true , because there is many many different type of BP meds , so chill bro
This is a medical concern between the individual and his doctor! Extreme overreach and invasive for laws about blood pressure to be implemented.
I'm a truck driver 🚛 I eat healthy no fast foods no greasy foods
But I still have a high blood pressure because I don't get no time to exercise
And I have to exercise now while I am between jobs
To get my blood pressure down
just so I can go apply for a new job
I walk laps round the truck stop everyday for 30 minutes during my 10. We can all do it.
Buy a pair of 2lb and 4lb handweights, and a 10lb & 20lb soft kettlebells(Bionic Body). Kettlebells are the perfect tool to get a full body workout from the neck down, and walking with handweights give you a low intensity full body workout. With both HW & KB you can learn other moves over time.
@@marlinking7078 it's not that simple for me
I had an idiot truck driver do it illegal U-turn and cut me off I hit his trailer and took out a stop sign while I was on my motorcycle
He did a hit-and-run on me
I have two messed up shoulders now
On one hand I broke all my fingers multiple times so it's it's nearly useless now
@@natashaalexander4651
Yeah I need to start doing that
Bad thing for me as I have to stop taking my medicine for pain because of the new rules
I was hit by a forklift messing up my back and four locations
I was taking CBD for the pain
But now I can't take it cuz I'm afraid it's going to show up in a hair sample
I can pass a piss test with no problem
You have a lot of disabled truck drivers out there that can't do much
And that's why we're truck drivers now
Less than 10 years ago the top was 160/90. Had my CDL for 25 years. Having the same standard for a 21 year old and 60 year old is total bullshit made to eliminate people from driving. At 60 I am about done with this poverty wage trucking. Growing up my uncle that was a MD told me that it is normal for pressure to rise with age. Duh!
Definitely making it harder. Got my first refusal to pass physical because of an injury I sustained 8 years ago. I'm in my 21st year driving.
I had been close to losing my cdl due to blood pressure, taking meds to keep under control!😬
It’s not just weight and exercise…. It’s stress as well…. BP regulation use to
Be 130/80…
It’s 🤩 funny how GOVERNMENT biggest concern in this country is took ur CDL away becouse not able to pass medical card for blood pressure issues BUT not even worry about make sure everyone can have a medical services available and affordable. Speachlesssss
I know the health obstacles of trucking, for some of us, it’s been difficult to keep healthy for the medical certification, doctor put me on meds, lisinopril, metformin, but not being one for meds, I tried to adjust my lifestyle, I joined Noom, a community where I learned healthier habits, started walking an extra 5,000 steps a day, ingesting 5 grams of cinnamon, 2 tbs of extra virgin olive oil, couple ounces of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, some pure lemon juice, just some natural ingredients, stopped taking the pharmaceuticals, some very simple things, that has brought my blood work well inside the normal acceptable range, been feeling great, even lost some weight… all while still driving my normal routine, and at 54 years old, I say if I can do it, anyone can, you just have to invest a little effort into yourself,
Ok what about the politicians and elected officials if u gonna change the rules then everyone should be in the category to, is the government going to place drivers into a new job replacement or what, this country is going to rip itself into pieces from all these freaking rules..... DAM can't win from losing
The blood pressure thing is just another thing taking high skilled old school drivers out of the game. Crazy
Speak on it brother. Hope you get your pressure down soon. I keep a Randy’s M road map to this day.💯
BTW after struggling with making the BP requirement for 6 years I'm on the carnivore diet for 7 weeks now . Feeling great!
Losing weight, 21 lb's. BP seeing improvement.
Look into it. It may be your silver bullet. Yes,' THEY' are out to get you drivers!
💥 BOOM💥 That part👍
Before long, if you've gotten the jab, no cdl
F THE JAB
But airline pilots were required to get it.
Also they can have 155/95 BP and still fly.
@@supertruckertomthey have a copilot in case something goes wrong
Thatd be great. Sheep shouldn't be driving, that seems dangerous
Blood pressure guidelines were changed to almost impossible numbers. Had oral surgery last week. My bp was 170/90. I was told that’s it’s normal for being in doctor’s office.
I just renewed my cdl, what was weird this visit is they are using a battery powered machine to get the blood pressure. I think they should have a wall powered, calibrated machine with a calibration schedule to check blood pressure. I would also point out my normal dot dr only uses a hand pump and watch to check blood pressure.
What do you think
Those battery powered jobs are automatic and easier for nurse but highly inaccurate, got crazy reading then doc checked it manually and quite good to go
Not to mention most of time they’re checking your pressure wrong, your arm being tested should be level not hanging down
The cuff should not be too tight
They need to push out the owner operators. Thats it plain and simple. They pretty much got rid of unions now your next. America you got to love it.
What's frustrating is white coat syndrome and the fact they don't test BP correctly. They rush you in n out. There supposed to have you sit in chair for 5 minutes before testing. They don't do that.
Very sad, I hope he can get back on the Rd.
Take a shot of NyQuil before test. 👌
What does that do?
@@tishreni5183 lowers ur blood pressure
I love you hat the gentleman said about trucking down the road with AM/FM radio cassette deck and a road atlas. He also forgot to mention the CB radio!! 0:15
I just took a DOT physical 1 week ago today. I was 130/94. I was given a 1 year card because im on meds that actually raise your blood pressure some. Told me if i get off the meds ill be back to 2 years. Im in the gym now everyday i can be. I just switched jobs cause of it too.
Weight loss is critical. For each 10 percent of weight loss, you can drop 10 pts of BP because each pound of body fat has thousands of miles of capillaries that the heart must supply with blood. By that rule I can drop at least 10 pts. Exercise and diet will be more effective when the weight is controlled
I can see a significant drop in BP by only five minutes of deep breathing exercises - which researchers claim naturally produces potassium nitrate - the substance that relaxes blood vessels and is found in foods like beets
Well i took my medical exam last month I'm a General Contractor/Carpenter/Handyman now, I don't drive trucks anymore but I still have my CDL Class A w/ Airbrakes, Triple and Doubles, and Passenger Endorsement in my license. I took my DOT medical exam last month, I noticed the clinics and hospital's Blood Pressure measuring devices are made in China and they are so inaccurate! Non of the Clinic staffs nowadays can read and use the old school Traditional blood pressure monitoring device with a mercury, for the medical doctors and nurses out there you know what im talking about!! Before I left home i took blood pressure, in my end I'm using a 1987 version of the blood pressure monitoring/measuring device and this device is so damn accurate at pinpoint. It registered @ 120/92 and I took some aspirin to maintain my blood pressure at normal rates. I wasn't stress or tired that day
Then in the clinic when the nurse took my blood pressure using their stupid digital blood pressure device that are made in china it registered 160/118 what the heck? Is my artery gonna pop out already ? I found out that the clinic is using a faulty blood pressure measuring device I threatened the Physician that IF they didn't use the proper accurate ones and IF they didn't re test again I will sue them big time IF I lose my license. So folks! Don't use the Chinese made digital ones! They are so inaccurate, I'm surprised that an AK-47 rifle can still shoot straight and accurate but the device that the DOT clinics are using are worse! So folks learn how to use the old school ones!
Indiana posted 60 mph is 13 tons weight = 26,000lbs Illinois post 60 mph 4 tons equal 8,000 lbs. A tractor trlr empty is about 35,000. I'm pretty sure if Dot wants to enforce the law, be alert for portable scales. Drive smart and safe. Thanks
My dad used to have me in the truck with him during the summer time n he made me learn how to read the Atlas, change oil in the truck n tires n brakes one of the best lessons I learn as a teenager now 39 n truckin for over 15 years I wouldn’t mind going old school with no cell phone or gps!
I left trucking on 2007,you really want to go through cornfield towns with limited signs looking for small companies?Let's not forget 2 lane roads,driving at night looking for these places.No cell phone??,you'll definitely need to call someone when you get into a bind.I can assure you it was hell even in 2007.
All they're trying to do is Usher in driverless trucks. y'all better wake up this is one of the biggest major reductions to screw with drivers in the past hundred years.
Its important, if you watch your diet n exercise, you may clear high BP. Or take chance of getting ill or the road. You can fix this.
Im all for this rule. Better and healthier truck drivers is needed. Healthier truck driver is one step forward for truck drivers gaining respect from th3 public.
98% high blood pressure = bad eating habits and exasiv3 sugar intake
Wel need to held to the same standard for medical as airline pilots are..
Not a trucker but love trucks. Jan 3rd my BP was 195 over 103. Three weeks later my BP was 123 over 75. No medication. Done through a combination of three day fast and zero carbs. Research Dr Shawn Baker and Dr Ken Berry.
No more buffets drivers.. time to get in fit. Do couple of push ups and some sit up's. Park your truck far from the station so you can walk far.. drink water ..not soda. I'm going to be honest, even me getting out of the army last year.. I still do my pt.. yes I was an 88M also, and the pt standards are tough.. including draging big chains 25 ft as a test... oh yeah.. we didn't use gps.. I used my map book to get to these places for pick up and delivery. Started driving in 1999. So yeah , plenty of experience.
More good work more good knowledge. Thanks again ❤😊
I suggest that anyone with blood pressure issues start a 30 - to 60-day CARNIVORE diet. Not only will your body respond, you lose weight, guaranteed. I'm 64 with a BP of 13/8 average, and I lost a ton of fat in the process.
I’ve had high blood pressure since I was 35. I’m 68 now. Passing is possible. Just have to do a few things. Renewed my CDL 3 days ago. I drive thumbnail every day. Keep on Truck’in.
Getting straight to the point... Cucumber must be a part of the regular diet. No dressing or any unnecessary additions, just plain cucumber sprinkled with no more than a drop of lime juice or carrot juice.
DO NOT USE MORE THAN A DROP OF JUICE OR THE BP WILL FALL TOO LOW..!
I agree with the doctors. Being in the medical field we all need to have a healthy blood pressure. Being higher can affect your ability to drive and put other drivers at risk. Get it down and be healthy. Park at a rest stop at take a walk. Watch what you eat and when home meet with a dietitian
The best thing to do if you have high blood pressure is not worry, all you need is more sleep, sleep cures everything, also may want to drink some apple cider vinegar few minutes before you take your blood pressure
if your DOT examination is in the morning, get a grapefruit 1 hour before, grapefruit lower your blood pressure, if is in the afternoon, do not drink coffee, or take strong meal, just a salad, ohhh and please check your blood pressure before arrive, testers sometimes doesn't work good...thanks me later.
We've cut all the sweets and sodas and bread, we've stopped so much and still having problems getting blood pressure down!!!! Losing weight on a truck is hell!!!
It’s the exercise I worked for the dollar general fleet and everything came into good with in 3 months
Lost 28lb otr. You gotta decrease more, increase protein.
Fruits and veggies, bust out with 15mins of push-ups. Drink lots of water. Also stretch. Sitting behind the wheel and eating and back to driving and sleeping after eating, well ya know.
Thank you!
Just retired from OTR,46 YEARS EXP .ALWAYS stayed away from eating fast food. 126 /70 # 180
Had 3 back surgery ,take care of yourself.
Nice guy, good luck to him
140/90 has been the threshold since I got my CDL in 2000. I take medication to keep it under that for many years successfully.
All OTR drivers listen to coast to coast on the radio. Call critical health and take Their suppliments. It works
When you crash whether you're intoxicated drunk or under the influence or any reason you crash as a commercial truck driver you are 99.9% responsible regardless of any other circumstance that does not directly absolve you of fault you are at fault. So if we're looking for some way to get by there is none FMCSA has said you are responsible for all accidents unless it can be proven that you are not at fault that is the default that all cops go to you are guilty until you can prove that you are innocent so it does not matter about your health we're playing semantics
Be picky about where u go to do your medical. My chiropractor takes 10 mins and 25.00 bucks in a small town. I told him my blood pressure might be high because I worked out that morning. Never checked it 🤷🏻
Alex, you just did a video last week I think it was, about high blood pressure. You were reading it, said that there are no more 3, 6, or 12 month med cards if you fail the bp test. And that drivers would lose their cdl. Now you are saying they can give a restricted length card until you get it under control. It cant be both ways, so which is correct ??
And then this thing about the clearinghouse. How far back do they go ? Just to when it started ? Or way back using dac ? Does that include previous DUI's ?
Hi driver I have taken a supplement call Moringa an blood pressure been good. I got it from Amazon. But do your own research. The brand that I use is heath leaf.
I had High BP… doc put me on amlodopine and lisinopril…. Today 120-70…. Get taken care of
I have to be honest, I drink but it has never ever interfered with my career, I've been driving for 28 years and every biannual physical I feel healthier because I have increased my healthy eating habits, sleep and my intensity workouts. When I was younger I thought I was invincible but my love for my career has made me have more discipline,
Getting another dot physical tomorrow hopefully will pass been driving nearly 30 years buying a bobcat and dump trailer for my pickup to work if I can't keep medical card I guess they want my spot for a immigrant
The biggest problem is whitecoat syndrome… I’ve gone in with a 115/75 and I took my test. I was 150/100 and when I go down… This is a every year problem.
2 years ago I had to start taking blood pressure meds to pass the DOT requirement,but most importantly I started taking them because I want to live.
Exercise is the solution
I drove for 45 years ,nothing but local p& d ,we called the road driving jobs seat & eat jobs and that is the problem
Natural supplements and different kinds of food can be used to manage blood pressure to different levels.
42 years for me..5 years ago I was 280 pounds out of shape..BP was 170 over 95..80 pounds later and a little medicine 125 over 65..still have to take my dot every year now but such is life. Our government is the 1 that's caused all this and the stress...😮😮😮😢😢😢
We have to eat healthy stop eating hotdogs and highly processed truck stop food. Also try exercising and MEGA WALKING. In major cities 60 is more than generous for traffic conditions. However these open country highways I do disagree with 60 mph. But I’m sure the hourly earners would state differently 😂🎉
I've never had any issues in my 23 years of driving I've always gotten my DOT physical medical card for 2 years and this past December I ended up with a little bit over on my blood pressure and they only gave me 12 months of certification they're trying to get rid ove experienced drivers and want New blood out on the highways this is ridiculous 🤦
We can not (as he can not) maintain a 116-124/65. It is not the 140/80 or 90 (or /84) that bites here. It is the "Kent and Barbie" projection that keyboard ninja's are suing for in the regulations. We are being systematically weeded out more ways than one.
This is sickening. We as humans have a natural growth that we incorporate naturally as we get age. This man devoted his life to his passion and this is the reward. Yet he is still just fine.
1). Male
2). At 45 or older
3). All they need is one more hit on your life.
A broken bone in high school. A headache. A little lower back pain. A sore hip. Weaker knees. An elbow joint that doesn't flex as it used too. Maybe a little arthritis. A mole on the top of your finger will be called into question as that third hit. Anything! Just one more hit on anything to do with your body and the system will start your downward motion...out the door!
One phenomenally huge Mega-Carrier is doing this very thing right now. They have been since they won it from SCOTUS in 2012. You will pay to work there. You will pay CPAP, the doctor in Baltimore for his advice, the machine, full medical eval/reval...and you will PAY DEARLY for the next year.
SCOTUS approved.
You don't like it? Go get another medical from some place else totally different and move on. I did it. I received two since and haven't missed a beat (or a turn). I run OTR.
This man is being railroaded to return to age 25, driving a truck, get a 4-day a week gym membership, eat chicken alfredo at Olive Garden with extra angel hair. We are truckers. We have been truckers for an entire generation, two generations (for decades) and are being systematically replaced by weed-eaters anonymous because they can fit tight blue jeans and stove pipes selling their next marriage label.
Screw'em. Leave the guy alone. Leave us alone. I swear to The Living God that is in me I could spit some beechnut in these people's eyes.
I go in for my physical its 139/xx. Week later i see my regual dr its 104/72. Yeah, its stressful getting your physical. I remebee recently when they were talking about deopping the blood pressure to 130/xx
Go find a fly by night DOT Physical “clinic” and tip the white coat $50. They’ll write you in at a passing number
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SHUT UP MANE, YOU TALK TOO MUCH.
where to find those?
@@christopherjoseph9132
There is 1 in the lot of the TA Ontario CA
They’re all over. The closer to a large truck stop the better
Stay away from concentra because they will charge you almost $200 for a dot physical and will measure your neck and when you open your mouth and they can't see the back of your throat, they will only extend you for 3 months and automatically put you in sleep study. They tried to do that to me last year. Had to go to a different place to get it done and they only charged $80 and didn't have to go through all that hassle. Also try not to eat anything the night before or the morning that you go and don't tell them anything that you normally would share only with your personal doctor. The less they know, the better.
It would be interesting to see if the FFA adopts that same policy. They greatly lowered their cardiac function requirements after they jabbed all the pilots. They 'used to be' really strict.