Am I too short to drive a 18-wheeler?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Peewee91, Dec 26, 2014.

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  1. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    half of the CA drivers are no taller then that
    how many tall Mexicans do you know
     
    Cranky Yankee, Dec 26, 2014
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  2. Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    Luckily for you, trucks have seats that air up and down these days.....I haven't seen a yellow pages book in years.....:biggrin_25523:


    (Sorry,couldn't resist...)
     
    Mudguppy, Dec 26, 2014
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  3. Peewee91

    Peewee91 Light Load Member

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    I guess I am lucky that it is 2014 right LOL
     
    Peewee91, Dec 26, 2014
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    Im 5 4 too, its an advantage, youd be able to slide between the seats on a kw and peterbilt no problem.
     
    RunFlat, Dec 26, 2014
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    Peewee91 Light Load Member

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    Okay awesome :). I guess being short does have an advantage after all in driving a truck. Thanks
     
    Peewee91, Dec 26, 2014
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    BrenYoda883 Road Train Member

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    I am 5'2", 135lbs and female and pulled flatbed with no problems. . Tarped and untarped, strapped and untapped. ..

    Your onlly limited by what you believe you can or cannot do....
     
    BrenYoda883, Dec 26, 2014
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  7. Peewee91

    Peewee91 Light Load Member

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    Thanks, hopefully I have that attitude when I am out on the road.
     
    Peewee91, Dec 26, 2014
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    n3ss Heavy Load Member

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    Manlet status or not you should be okay in this business.
     
    n3ss, Dec 26, 2014
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    nshore harleyguy Medium Load Member

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    I am only 5'4 and get by just fine. Do to the higher dash in my Pete 386 I can't really use my fender mirrors very well but other than that no problems at all
     
    nshore harleyguy, Dec 26, 2014
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    dog-c Road Train Member

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    I was kidding. I'm 5'11". Don't worry about being 5'4" the important thing to worry is what kind of driver will you be
     
    dog-c, Dec 26, 2014
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