How old is too old & How fat is too fat for driving a truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MaybeAFutureTrucker, Apr 7, 2025.

  1. Captainmidnite51

    Captainmidnite51 Bobtail Member

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    this is a good story hahah
     
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  3. Ridgeline

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    That reminds me of a guy I used to deal with in the mid 70s, Ron Aston. He was close to 600 lbs and barely could move, he loved his chevys and would get a new one every 18 months because he would just beat the things to hell.

    The one I remember best was a new car he had to get, he broke the springs on his old car. He told me the dealer he bought from told him that he would either take what they will order him or go somewhere else. He ordered 1975 Leguna Chevelle, with a 454 in it because his last car struggled with the added weight of him and his wife (who had to be at least 300 lbs if not 400). So he ordered it, I saw the order form for it, the dealer had to order it with an export suspension and remove the right side export springs and put back the normal suspension so the car would sit right on the left side when he was in it, it was not cheap. I rode in it once and when he got out of the thing, it sprung up on the left side, listing to the right when I had the ****** door open and I fell out of the car like someone shoved me out of it. I walked the 4 miles home, I wasn’t going to get into it again.

    the last time I saw the car was at another dealers who took it in on a dealer trade. The seat was busted, the car was much lower on the left side and it was a mess inside, he was fat but not dirty, so I think he traded it in and the dealer used it as a parts runner. I felt sorry for the car.

    The last time I saw him, he lost a little weight and he was talking about getting a Chevette. He was serious about it, I told him if he gets into an accident in it and dies, they will just stick him and the car into the ground, they won’t get him out of it.
     
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  4. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Here`s the thing that you might have a Problem with {DOT Physical}, It can get pretty ugly with BIG Folks. SO , Go to you Local Physician, get a Physical, and Ask the Doc, What does he think. Do your homework, GOOD LUCK
     
  5. MaybeAFutureTrucker

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    Sometimes I need to quickly get to the bathroom. How do truckers handle that? Or do they eat in such a way they can control their bowel movements? Don't want to sound nasty. I heard truckers like to stick to small meals rather than 3 big meals per day.
     
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  6. MaybeAFutureTrucker

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    Do they grab you and tell you to cough? That kind of physical?
     
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  7. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    There is a rest area or a truck stop every 30-60 min. In the worst case scenario you can always get on a exit ramp, open the passenger door and stick your butt out
     
  8. MaybeAFutureTrucker

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    They will ask for a sleep apnea test just because of weight? I don't have a cpap now. I'm sure I snore but I sleep OK.
     
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  9. Chinatown

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    Never admit you snore.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    I've never had one do that. They touch your groin area, but not your privates.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    Lot of truckers have that problem, but won't admit it.
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    You can pee in a bottle and throw it away later.
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    If you have a weak bladder and sometimes leak, then wear an adult disposable diaper. Wear it underneath your underpants. It won't show and no one will know you're wearing it.
     
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