Am I too fat for Physical?,

5,10 and 217 lbs? Will I fail?

 

I am 450# myself and I pass.
The comany Prime is anti overweight and has a test the discriminates overweight candidates.
More than likely what ever medical card you will get will only be for a year. Healthier drivers can get a 2 year card.
If you take any medications? Ask your doctor to put it in writing that they feel you can operate a commercial vehicle.

The average test is eye, hearing, mobility, listen to your heart, and a urine test.

 

I've seen guys have to use a step ladder to get into their truck due to their size, I'd say you'll be fine.

 

I was 184 lbs before my accident 18 months ago. 18 months of muscle relaxers and antidepressants turned me into a 217 lbs monster

 

Trucking will turn you into a 300lb beast

 

No, I will walk for 45 minutes and will eat healthy. Lots of vegetables and fruit. No fast food crap. I will play smart.

 

promises promises. I was being nice with 300lbs. If you have the propensity to gain weight living a sedentary lifestyle ... the stress caused in trucking will only speed your weight gain.

 

Wrap that fruit in Bacon,

 

I wish I was 217 at 5'10"... I'm that height and 265#.. I still have a blood pressure of 120/70 and all my cholesterol levels are just on the high side of acceptable at age 52.

 

Cut on caleries. Walk 5000 steps everyday and eat little.