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. MaybeAFutureTrucker

    MaybeAFutureTrucker Bobtail Member

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    I don't have a problem with pee except that I pee frequently. I drink a ton of fluid each day. When I have to hit the bathroom quick it's usually for number 2. But I think that could be fixed with diet changes.
     
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    MaybeAFutureTrucker Bobtail Member

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    Do guys poop in the truck into a 5 gallon bucket? Maybe if you could seal it in a bag... but even then. That would smell terrible.
     
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    Some do, thus the 5 gal. bucket and seat from Amazon.
    Seal the stuff in a plastic bag, each time you use it, then dispose of it in a dumpster/trash can somewhere, as soon as you can.
     
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    When’s last time you had your sugar checked?
    No need to answer just seeing some common signs. If you haven’t wouldn’t hurt to do so.
     
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    Never. Eventually I'll have to but I'm avoiding it as long as possible.
     
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    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    only if she`s looking up at you and smiling, ha ha ha
     
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    They look a BMI being overweight is a big reason they ask for sleep test and they look for guys with neck bigger then 16 I think. The whole sleep apnea thing was a big deal several years ago. Basically they were getting everyone that was overweight. Some said the are not supposed to ask anyone about sleep apnea but I’m not sure that true if they still just basically say anyone with big neck needs a test. I wouldn’t be surprised if they say you need one. They look to see if someone stops breaking for 10 or more 5+ time per hour. Snoring ok but if you wake yourself up snoring it could be sing someone has it or gasping for air when sleeping. But being overweight they did in the past make lots of driver get the test. I got the test and have sleep apnea so I have wear a mask every night when sleeping.
     
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    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Do you check your blood pressure regularly ? 90/140 is the max allowed. I have 2 monitors, home and truck.
     
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    Your strategy is avoidance. You sure you want to be a driver?