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Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Lokix, Jul 27, 2008.

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  1. Jul 27, 2008 #1
    Lokix

    Lokix Light Load Member

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    Could someone tell me what is required to pass? Been wanting to be a trucker most of my life but I've always been afraid I couldn't pass this. However, I've had some recent examinations and such and I'm thinking perhaps I can. Now I just need to know what is required to pass.
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2008 #2
    red46

    red46 Bobtail Member

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    No high blood pressure. No diabetes that is not treated with diet alone.Ability to step up and down, several times without panting. :) Eyesight average(with or without glasses) and no drugs.
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2008 #3
    RickG

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  5. Jul 27, 2008 #4
    Lokix

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    Excellent, thank you! I looked over it and I saw nothing that listed a specific acceptable weight range. I am overweight, and I'm worried it may disqualify me. It doesn't interfere with my ability to work really, I'm actually surprisingly fit for a person my size(my doctor's words, not mine).
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2008 #5
    Ken Worth

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    Fat people OWN trucking. Trucking companies should start a sumo wrestling league.
     
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  8. Jul 27, 2008 #6
    Lokix

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    hahahahaha alright man, that great to hear, and thanks for the laugh!


    p.s. if one is ever started, sign me up!
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2008 #7
    RickG

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  10. Jul 27, 2008 #8
    notarps4me

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    They have already. Go by any truckstop buffet and watch them battle for the last chicken leg...:biggrin_2554:
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2008 #9
    Lokix

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    I don't have any issues with that, at least not currently, but thanks for the extra info.
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2008 #10
    RickG

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    It doesn't matter if you have a problem . They want to require testing of drivers with a body mass over 30 . http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/tools.htm#bodymassindex
    You make a good point . Many overweight drivers don't have a problem and testing will be a waste of time and money .
     
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