obese drivers

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by gnx1117, May 18, 2012.

  1. gnx1117

    gnx1117 Bobtail Member

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    Does this concern any other drivers other than me? I AM IN NO WAY DOWNING THEM! I just feel that the danger grows as they run 60-70 mph, as some I have seen barely can hold the steering wheel. It concerns me deeply about the hiring process of these companies.
     
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  3. steelbeltsdrumming

    steelbeltsdrumming Light Load Member

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    Although I sort of despise the sweatpants crowd myself, I'd put most of them up against the average 4-wheeler driver any day of the week in the skills category.
     
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  4. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    im afraid there going to die on the next breath. You ever wonder if they burn 100 calories per breath? sounds like some work hard enough just to breathe to do this.
     
  5. retiredguest

    retiredguest Light Load Member

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    If they have a good record and can get the job done, I dont see the what the problem is. Get the fatso's out of an already overregulated industry so we can have more unimployment. Sounds good to me.
     
  6. G/MAN

    G/MAN Road Train Member

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    I would like to see some of these drivers lose weight and take better care of themselves. I don't see throwing them under the bus just because they are fat. As long as they can do the job then I see no reason to give them a hard time or force them out of the business.
     
  7. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    I guess you are assuming they are a health concern?

    I have complete faith in the medical card program and cut off limits.

    I lost a good friend in January to a massive heart attack. 49 years old and weighed about 160 lbs.
     
  8. cpttuttle

    cpttuttle Medium Load Member

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    ####,i guess your perfect and your poo doesn't smell.sure as hell sounds like your judging to me!
     
  9. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    I make fun of fat people all the time. And I should! But being fat doesn't mean they can't do their jobs. Some of the fat guys out here take care of themselves, and some are literally almost at death's door. But we have fat people all over, and a lot of them are in safety sensitive positions. Should we fire everyone? No.
     
  10. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    also 60-70mph trucks? you must work for a 55mph trucking company and your jealous.
     
  11. gnx1117

    gnx1117 Bobtail Member

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    judgement come at the end. I concern myself with me and mine, I don't want anyone thrown under a bus, just realize the problem and get help.we are talking 40t of heavy metal. as for my poo all roses all day:biggrin_25525: baby.
     
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