How are you managing your tinnitus with driving a truck and does it have any effect on your tinnitus? Are you driving a newer stock truck or aftermarket exhaust older model?
I have my CDL and I used to drive a truck locally which didn't seem to affect my tinnitus too much. That's when my ears were probably in better health overall but still damaged. I am thinking about hopping back in the driver seat to get myself back on my feet financially but I am a little hesitant because I don't want to make my tinnitus permanently worse. I would be driving a newer model truck, for 8-10 hours a day, up to 12 hours if you include sitting in docks and wait time.
Should I wear earplugs? I know other guys do it but I hear that's still not 100% foolproof as the frequency of noise exposure is consequently worse with lower frequencies and harder to block (like big heavy duty equipment).
Maybe I am just a little paranoid but I want to get your opinions!
I have my CDL and I used to drive a truck locally which didn't seem to affect my tinnitus too much. That's when my ears were probably in better health overall but still damaged. I am thinking about hopping back in the driver seat to get myself back on my feet financially but I am a little hesitant because I don't want to make my tinnitus permanently worse. I would be driving a newer model truck, for 8-10 hours a day, up to 12 hours if you include sitting in docks and wait time.
Should I wear earplugs? I know other guys do it but I hear that's still not 100% foolproof as the frequency of noise exposure is consequently worse with lower frequencies and harder to block (like big heavy duty equipment).
Maybe I am just a little paranoid but I want to get your opinions!