Is it possible to get a vision waiver from the fmcsa

by Steve Wa
(St. Louis Mo., USA)

I finished trucking school got my CDL in Missouri, went for job D.O.T. physical and because I have poor sight in right eye, but 20/20 in left since birth was told I need a vision waiver!

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Feb 29, 2012
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How to get an excemption or waiver from FMCSA rules NEW
by: Hervy

The information for getting a medical waiver for FMCSA is here

qualify for CDL plus waiver and exemption info

Sep 18, 2010
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Yes
by: NickV

I have seen guys driving with eye patches on so as long as you have good vision in one eye I think you may be ok. Dont mark my words cause quite honeslty I dont know the exact laws on this subject but I have seen drivers with eye patches on so there has to be something you can do. I would call your local DMV and ask them. Hope everything works out for you. Good Luck

Sep 08, 2010
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Is it possible to get a vision waiver from the fmcsa
by: Dennis Shipman

The waiver is done when you get your physical. But the examining physician may require corrective lens. So I would be proactive and get them now if I had insurance...10-4?

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