Duck Walk? Physical Capabilities Test?

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by basstime54, Oct 12, 2010.

  1. Spaces1965

    Spaces1965 Bobtail Member

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    I recently did this. What they do is they have a rope hanging accross the wall that's about 4 ft high. This is supposed to simulate the height of your trailer. They have you squat down and take 6 to 7 steps and if your head hits the rope, you're done. They gave me 2 chances, not sure if anyone else got 2 but I did. I was more worried about that than anything. I heard about it before I went and practiced and got through it.

    I sat with a few guys that didn't get hired because of the duck walk..make sure you practice.

    Good luck
    sheila
     
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  3. barcodeflorida

    barcodeflorida Bobtail Member

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    Its used to weed out fat ppl
     
  4. barcodeflorida

    barcodeflorida Bobtail Member

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    300+ fat ppl most cant do but some can
     
  5. Sainted rookie

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    I just went for my exam and failed the duck walk portion I'm 6 foot 5in and around 375 pounds they wouldn't hire me they said its important for me to do this if I need to check wires or cables under truck ...
     
  6. rgc2005

    rgc2005 Bobtail Member

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    FYI, you can put your hand down during the test. Just make sure the examiner knows what you plan to do to "Stabilize" yourself. FYI, Planet Fitness 20 a month, locations everywhere in the US. Showers, open 24/7, massage chairs and tanning included.
     
  7. izifaddag

    izifaddag Medium Load Member

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    So what we are saying here is that eventually the only people that will be able to be truckers are ex seal team six members??
     
  8. izifaddag

    izifaddag Medium Load Member

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    And many of you are good with this??

    It is all utter BS
     
  9. izifaddag

    izifaddag Medium Load Member

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    And truck parking???
     
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