6/1/2014 BMI Changes?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Rug_Trucker, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. Skunk_Truck_2590

    Skunk_Truck_2590 Road Train Member

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    Na, don't think they would go that far because everything would stop then. That would disqualify well over half of the driver population in one way or another.
     
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  3. bigdogpile

    bigdogpile Road Train Member

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    Oh just leave my*** 400lb,two pack a day smoking,,,high BP,loud snorning,sleep deprived except behind the wheel,junk food eating,sweat pant wearing,mustard stain half shirt to expose my oversized jello gut when I waddle to the fuel pumps,heavy breathing,moaning & groaning to just get back to my truck to pee in my gatorade bottles,and #2 in my walmart bags,that cleans himself
    with baby wipes** alone.... ,we can still get the loads there...
     
  4. Ridgeline

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    Sorry blood work is beyond the examine no matter what. There is no need for it for an examine to drive a truck, I don't even think that a first class airman medical exam has a blood test, which is for airline pilots.

    Strict military health standards?

    For what period?

    1940?
     
  5. ryan5464

    ryan5464 Light Load Member

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    I'm just sayin if this change does take effect, I'm getting lots of miles.
     
  6. Rug_Trucker

    Rug_Trucker Road Train Member

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    Freight rates will go through the roof. Only Ethiopians will qualify to drive.
     
  7. Rug_Trucker

    Rug_Trucker Road Train Member

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    I just got a 2 year card. I am looking for a new job. I might need to lose some weight because you know I will have to pass a physical at the next job.
     
  8. BobcatVolvo

    BobcatVolvo Light Load Member

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    Sorry, it was part of a full physical. I have family history of a lot of things; have to keep an eye on it.
     
  9. snowwy

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    how about stories from guys that got their cards after may 21. when the new rules kicked in.

    those that got their cards BEFORE. are meaningless. to the op's question.

    i've still got 11 months and would like to know what to expect.
     
  10. turnanburn

    turnanburn Medium Load Member

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    Mine was renewed on 5/22. Same as before.
     
  11. Rug_Trucker

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    I went to the FMSCA website couldn't find a thing. There was talk of 30-35% are likely to have sleep apnea.
     
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