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blood pressure medication and CDL?

Can i still get a CDL to drive a semi truck if you are on medication to control blood pressure? its not sky high , been around 140 over 85 , but i take medication I was wondering if the company like SWIFT transportation will give me a job? Have you had this experience or you know somebody else who did

Public Comments

1. 140/85 not bad.
2. So long as it "does not affect your ability to drive a CMV" and your doc is willing to sign the paperwork, you can still get your CDL. See: 49 CFR Part 391.41(b)(6) http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.asp?rule_toc=760&section=391.41&section_toc=1781 BTW, swift will hire anyone with a CDL and a heartbeat. Look for a better company