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Any Tall Guys Here?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Todd Siegal, Sep 17, 2012.

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  1. Sep 17, 2012 #1
    Todd Siegal

    Todd Siegal Bobtail Member

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    Hi all,

    Got a General question about height.

    I'm 6.3, about 200 lbs.

    Would i have trouble fitting into any particular type of commercial driving truck?

    I know---its a simple question but just wanted to know.

    thanks

    ~T
     
    Todd Siegal, Sep 17, 2012
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  3. Sep 17, 2012 #2
    Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    6' 5" 225 not even a consideration
     
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  4. Sep 17, 2012 #3
    goodchoice10

    goodchoice10 Heavy Load Member

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    I'm 6'7"....not tall by any means...but I have no trouble in the big truck.

    And for the record....I'm not tall, I have a medical condition....a really long spine :) I thought I might try and get some disability pay o_O =-O
     
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  5. Sep 17, 2012 #4
    TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    I'm 6'1 no problems..
     
    TruckerPete1990, Sep 17, 2012
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  7. Sep 17, 2012 #5
    TnVols Trucking

    TnVols Trucking Light Load Member

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    Wouldn't it be hard to fit comfortably in the bed while trying to sleep?
     
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  8. Sep 17, 2012 #6
    dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    Ran into a fellow driver over 7 ft .. he barely fit thru a door way.. he liked and fit into a freight liner columbia... so he said
     
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  9. Sep 17, 2012 #7
    Sabine in Mo

    Sabine in Mo Medium Load Member

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    my mattress is 40 by 80. My bunk is probably another foot longer than that. I don't see a problem.
     
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  10. Sep 17, 2012 #8
    gator21

    gator21 Light Load Member

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    well,im only 6'.but i cant stand being jammed up in a truck with no leg room.my seat has been removed,new holes drilled and re-mounted to the floor to give me enough leg room.i can straighten my legs completely when needed.the last 3 trucks ive owned.if your in a day cab you may not have that option.sometimes there are pre-drilled holes in the seat base to re bolt to.
     
    gator21, Sep 17, 2012
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  11. Sep 17, 2012 #9
    WMGUY

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    im 6'4 some internations will give you leg cramps but most trucks will fit just fine
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2012 #10
    Joschmotrucker

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    Stay away from the small Volvos.
     
    Joschmotrucker, Sep 17, 2012
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