USA Truck Orientation Physical Question

first things first, lets clarify this first...are you inquiring about a "DOT" physical or a "Orientation" physical? because they are two different things, and it looks like some of the responses to your question are thinking DOT... also, to help you further, do you have a CDL permit or License already? if you don't have your DOT physical and medical card already i would worry about that physical more than the orientation physical..

for my DOT physical, i only had the following things done to get my medical card: weight/height check, sugar levels tested [through piss in a cup], blood pressure, vision test, reflex test, checked my breathing, and a hernia check...also, there is a questionaire within the documents you have to fill out prior to seeing the doctor which will inquire about other medical issues which may dictate how the rest of your physical may go...but im a young-athletic ex-military male in his twenties that exercises 4 times a week, so my physical was a breeze

orientation physicals won't give you a DOT medical card, they are just additional physicals done through the company which usually test your physical abilities, and could also include another drug test as well...these physical capability tests can and usually include some of the tests you are worried about...or with some companies you wont have them at all..but if the company does have orientation physicals, you can bet your pay check it will be stairs, wall sits/sqauting, lifting, etc etc etc..

now as far as contacting the recruiter, its never to early to contact a recruiter...you can get the ball rolling right now, so when you are ready you will have fewer things to do..they keep your information on file for a long time..and if you are contacting about information, there is no harm in doing that at all at anytime...the reason i suggest contacting the recruiter, is because you don't have to commit at all when you are only gathering research and information...plus, they can give you the actual hard evidence as to what to expect for their school, orientation, mentorship, and company..just call them up, and say im inquiring about the orientation physical for your company and what it entails...they will answer your question, and say thank you then hang up..don't be afraid to call and ask, you may find out there is more you need to train on before going...or you may find out you are worrying about more things than you need to be

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im sorry for your loss, unfortunately i know how that is all to well...

 

Jfrog is right pass the drug test and physical youre hired also a background check

 

That is correct.

 

It's pretty simple. Just a general physical. But you have to understand the job does require you to do some physical activity that many new drivers don't think about. Can you push a broom to sweep out the trailer? Can you climb into the trailer, or the top bunk during training?Pull nails out of a hard wood floor? Open the hood occasionally to check fluid levels? Squat underneath the trailer for inspection? Crank a crank handle to raise and lower the trailer? Walk more than 10 Feet in cold weather to use the restroom?

Just pointing out a few things. Too many new drivers think all they have to do is shift gears and hold the steering wheel. But there is a whole llot. More to it than that.

 

In a nutshell, reasonably good health. Stable mind and you are in. I've trained older students than you (72) and he is still driving today. If driving is what you want to do. Then hop to it.

 

USA doesn't do any physical or agility test range of motion or grip test etc. Beleave that is all u asked for nothing about dot requirements or drug LOL. All they test for is drug,and d.o.t physical, all I did was the piss test, background check etc.

 

If u read these forums a lot of people talk negative about USA and yes they have bad apples etc, but what company doesn't its what you make of it I've been here for going on 14 mths, and only have a hand full of bad checks etc, mostly due to breakdowns. But if you do your job right it can pan out in your favor. Its a little rough at first buy it gets better, atleast it has for me (miles,truck,Fm,home time) have greatly improved over the year.