TMC Body Mass?

you might be able to go through orientation but I'm sure you'll need it before you can go out with a trainer.
What if he picks up a hazmat load while you're with him?

You'll also need a "TWIC" card. And they're even more expensive then Hazmat. But I think they'll let you slide a little bit on that.
Do you have a passport?

 

Fyi CSA 2010 has nothing to do with the new DOT physical requirements they are proposing. There are no new regulations in CSA 2010 it is just a way for them to monitor
company and driver safety ratings.

 

I have never felt the need to crawl under the tractor to check the steering axle brakes. I can open the hood and dang near walk around the entire wheel. There is nothing in CSA 2010 about BMI requirements. No new laws or regs are being made. It's all about enforcing the regs all ready on the books.

 

yeah, having to crawl under the truck to check the brakes seems to just be a way to weed out the chubbies.
I wonder if there is a "fat-ism" discrimination they can be held against, since we all know TMC is image oriented.

 

I rode the grey dog from Greenville SC to Des Moines. Sucked but so far I think it was worth it. If you happen to leave from the terminal with your trainer what will you do with your car? I am going into my 4th week with my trainer and am still loving it.
As far as the cpm vs %, they give you a sheet to track each load you haul with your trainer and you can compare cpm to %. Looks like % is the way to go as you can increase your percentage much more easily than your cpm.

 

can't wait to hear how things are going!

 

I agree, saw something on the news once where most of the Pittsburgh Steelers were technically overweight based on BMI.

I was 5'9 and around 275 when I started orientation, between not eating with my trainer and sweating all spring and summer I got down to 240. I carry it well (so I'm told) so I def didn't look 275. this was 2 years ago though. I think the biggest thing is being able to get up on top of loads to tarp or use edge protectors, when I started I couldn't get on top of a 4' load of lumber, now I can get up on top of a 5' or taller load of drywall or MDF no problem. getting on the trailer is easy, it's getting on the load that sucks somethimes. I don't agree with some of TMC's policies, but they want you to be able to do your job and do it safely and avoid workman's comp injuries because you destroyed your knees or something.

I have only ever seen one huge TMC driver, and he was a specialized guy so he had likely been there a while. I see some sickening looking truckers at truckstops. drink protein shakes, lift weights in your truck, try to walk whenever possible, that's my advice. tarping this summer should keep you in some sort of shape. spend some time down south if you want to lose weight.

 

I totally agree with you.