ABILINE MOTOR EXPRESS Orientation?

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  1. Feb 12, 2018 #1
    71 shovel

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    Im going to Abiline next week for orientation and saw on here they do a PAT test? ,also what should i pack?
     
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  3. Feb 12, 2018 #2
    runningman0661

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    The agility test is simple, left a milk crate with about 20lbs off the floor onto a counter. Simulate pulling a fifth wheel and rolling up landing gear.

    As far as packing, are you going out with a trainer or are you experienced?
     
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    71 shovel

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    Thank you for ur reply, no i dont have experience. I should have no problems with that, i did my physical and drug test last week and my bp was a little high so they gave me a 1 year card, do they check the bp again after the pat test?
     
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    runningman0661

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    I don’t believe so.
     
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    They do. After the agility test they will check it again. If it’s elevated they will wait a bit and take it again.
     
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    JohnBoy

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    Also, as a trainer here at abilene, remember, just take enough for 10days, and your bedding. You don’t need anything else until you are solo.
     
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    71 shovel

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    what if its still elevated after the 2nd time? will they send me home?
     
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    If you have a 1-year-card, then you have a 1-year-card and you're legal. I have high blood pressure but it's well-managed with medicine. They only ever give me a 1-year-card because of it, but I'm still rolling.
     
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  12. Feb 13, 2018 #10
    71 shovel

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    yeah thats what i thought but why would they check it again? and if its too high after the test im just wondering if they will just boot me out
     
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