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Could someone tell me what is required to pass? Been wanting to be a trucker most of my life but I've always been afraid I couldn't pass this. However, I've had some recent examinations and such and I'm thinking perhaps I can. Now I just need to know what is required to pass.
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No high blood pressure. No diabetes that is not treated with diet alone.Ability to step up and down, several times without panting. Eyesight average(with or without glasses) and no drugs.
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If blood pressure can be reduced to under 140/90 driver will qualify but need to be recertified every year .
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If blood pressure can be reduced to under 140/90 driver will qualify but need to be recertified every year .
Excellent, thank you! I looked over it and I saw nothing that listed a specific acceptable weight range. I am overweight, and I'm worried it may disqualify me. It doesn't interfere with my ability to work really, I'm actually surprisingly fit for a person my size(my doctor's words, not mine).
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Excellent, thank you! I looked over it and I saw nothing that listed a specific acceptable weight range. I am overweight, and I'm worried it may disqualify me. It doesn't interfere with my ability to work really, I'm actually surprisingly fit for a person my size(my doctor's words, not mine).
Fat people OWN trucking. Trucking companies should start a sumo wrestling league.
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Fat people OWN trucking. Trucking companies should start a sumo wrestling league.
hahahahaha alright man, that great to hear, and thanks for the laugh!


p.s. if one is ever started, sign me up!
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Just be aware sleep apnea testing has been an issue of discussion the past few years . That could cause real headaches [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.
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They have already. Go by any truckstop buffet and watch them battle for the last chicken leg...
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Just be aware sleep apnea testing has been an issue of discussion the past few years . That could cause real headaches [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.
I don't have any issues with that, at least not currently, but thanks for the extra info.
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I don't have any issues with that, at least not currently, but thanks for the extra info.
It doesn't matter if you have a problem . They want to require testing of drivers with a body mass over 30 . [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.
You make a good point . Many overweight drivers don't have a problem and testing will be a waste of time and money .
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