So I failed my DOT physical, i have always had 20/20 vision and now at my DOT i have 20/100 in my right eye and 20/40 in my left, i never really noticed it getting worse. They voided my current DOT and i had to be taken off of the road. I went to a appointment that day to get glasses and was told it would be 10 buisness days before my glasses come in. What do i do? I know management will be mad but i cant really help how fast they come in. Just wanting some advice
"Article 20
Section 4. Disqualifed Driver—Alternative Work
Except as provided for in Article 16, a driver who is judged medi- cally unqualifed to drive, but is considered physically ft and qual- ifed to perform other inside jobs, will be afforded the opportunity to displace the least senior full-time or part-time inside employee at such work until he/she can return to his/her driving job unless oth- erwise provided for in the Supplements, Riders or Addenda. The employee shall receive the appropriate rate of pay for the job per- formed based on his/her seniority or current area practice. If no full-time inside position is available, the Employer will meet with the Local Union to develop a full-time position, if possible out of available work.
In addition to those already covered by this section, disqualifed drivers who are actively pursuing a waiver or exemption with the DOT may work inside pursuant to this section if there is a reasonable expectation that his or her waiver/exemption will be granted."
