What Are Disqualifying Conditions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nUnfortunately, you must remember that some people are never going to be long-haul truckers. Some people have medical conditions that prevent them from working in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a trucker, you have to drive many hours every day. Plus, you\u2019re going to be driving a big truck at high speeds. Suffice to say, a serious medical issue could make you a deadly bullet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have minor medical issues, you might be able to drive anyway. However, some serious medical conditions will immediately disqualify you from becoming a professional driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, certain heart conditions are disqualifying. They\u2019re disqualifying unless they\u2019ve been resolved, or you\u2019ve received clearance from a cardiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Problems such as heart attacks, chest pain, heart diseases, and reduced blood flow could be disqualifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other issues that could disqualify you include epilepsy, seizures, and inner ear conditions that cause balance issues or vertigo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be unwise for someone with epilepsy to drive a truck as a career. It would be dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, DOT is going to make sure that these individuals do not receive medical clearance. Although it seems like a hassle, the physical ensures that only healthy individuals are allowed to become professional drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n