I get chest pain while working – Is this something to worry about as a truck driver?

With the stresses, lifestyle and diet of the average truck driver this should serve as a warning that you may suffer a serious problem and should be a cause of concern for anyone not simply the truck driver. The good news is that this condition can be controlled successfully and current medical therapies more often than not lead to a long and productive life…

WAITING PERIODS FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS: DOES A DRIVER NEED TO WAIT THAT LONG?

Waiting periods or defined time frames that a driver must wait following a health related event (like a heart attack) regardless of any treating provider’s opinion. The time frames are based on research statistics relating to necessary recovery times following the event (or treatment such as surgery) that ensure that the driver is safe to operate a commercial motor vehicle.