Physical tests

I failed at the Schneider test last year. Couldn't do the 100lb pull. Now I am looking at covenant and hoping their physical agility tests are ok. Anyone know anything about them? I tried clicking on a link here but it didn't work.

 

What is the 100 lb pull?

 

Sue them for gender discrimination.

 

Yea what is the 100lbs pull?

 

It was where I had to pull a rope with the strength of 100lb three times. I had to have a average of 100lb. One time I did 93, one time I did 107 and the last time it was 79lbs.
That was the last test of 10 and the only one I failed at. So now of course I am paranoid.

 

Interesting only thing I ever had to pull was some straps and, a tarp in my years of trucking. Then again I am a lazy trucker, I think you will be fine at the other place.

 

yeah, i have only "seen" a few companies do this, one believe it or not is the AAA for thier road service truck drivers.

for the o/p, i'd figure there would be "some allowances" for the genders.

then again, maybe the guys would scream gender bias..???

 

My first job was with Watkins/Shepard (now owned by Schneider) and there was a petite black woman that was part of our orientation that failed that stupid test and was sent home. It is totally biased against women and should be eliminated. I sincerely hope that you sue Schneider out of existence. If I was on that jury you would be awarded millions.

 

Gender discrimination is not at play here. Just because a test is exclusionary does not mean it discriminates.

This is not a test designed to prevent "undesirable " but otherwise qualified candidates from being hired.

It is given to all candidates and shows an ability to do the job (closing trailer doors against a strong wind, driver assist unloads).

@doireann - I would call the recruiter and ask exactly what they will test

 

Women are weaker than men and any “strength” test is therefore discriminatory. This is just another way to weed out female applicants.