Swift Physical...Et AL

The medical physical is a standard DOT physical. It seems your question is more about what they call the Work Well Physical. The format may be a little different at different places but I will give you the basic description.

1. They ask a few medical questions and take your bp. As long as it is in legal range, they will let you proceed with the test.

2. They will put a heart monitor (wristwatch type device). They want t make sure tat your heart rate does not go above a certain level. If it does they have you rest until it gets back into a safe range. The formula is 220-your age X 95%.

3. There are two weight levels - 75 lbs for dry van and 85 for flatbed. You choose. If you pass the flatbed you are automatically qualified for van.

4. First lift is floor to waist height. 3 lifts at 40 lbs; 3 lifts at 50 lbs; 3 lifts at either 75 or 85 lbs.

5. Next is waist to shoulder height (or a little higher for flatbed). Same as step 4 above.

6. Next is carrying up to the max weight for a distance of 150 feet. Same layout as above.

7. Next is being able to push at least 100 lbs which is done with a gauge device against a block.

8. Then you pull 100 lbs with the same device.

9. If going for flatbed you also have to pull down at a 45 deg angle 100 lbs.

10. Last is stepping up 26" (usually use a step ladder) three times to make sure you can get in and out of the truck.

I hope this helps you. Best of luck to you.

 

I am curious if they look down your throat at any time during the physical?

 

I believe the physical does require it. I have not really worried about it or been concerned to even think about what they do. I have had 9 of them and still cannot tell you what is involved.

 

I would suggest taking a lifting belt with you to the physical to protect your back. If your a 300 lb + person I seriously doubt you would be able to pass a test such as the one above unless you are an active athletic person that just happens to eat like a pig and thus keep the weight on. Anyone required to lift 75+ lbs from waist to your shoulders 3 X needs to be in #### good shape or someone that is familiar with weight training (this has to be done with only your arms unless you can do a "snatch and grab" move). However, I have seen Swift drivers that are just incredibly obese so I would would assume that they are VERY lax on the above requirements. Carrying 75-85 lb tarps 150'? No way can 2/3 of america do that. They must give you something easy to carry to do the test or nobody would pass. Carrying a tarp or carrying something with handles, even though they way the same are two VERY different things.

Good luck. I would say just go do it because there is no way in heck they actually expect their drivers to do the above. From the looks of many of their drivers they do not enforce the above.

 

Have you ever know someone who had sleep apnea? I had surgery several years ago and have had little problem with it since. My concern is that they will look in my throat, see that my tonsils and uvula have been removed and think that I have a history of sleep apnea. If I say that I ever had a history of sleep apnea, then I will not get the job. What is a man to do. I am healthy as anyone.

 

well with swift if you have sleep apnea you must let them know during the physical. they will tell you to go home and take a sleep test to see if you have it. if you do then you will have to get a machine and they will let you back into the school.

 

Well, I guess I am an athletic type at 55 years of age and over 300 lbs as I passed the WorkWell with flying colors. Barely got a heart rate above 115 and i was allowed around 150. The weights are lifted and carried in a milk crate. You are fully clothed during this test. Ours was done at a physical therapy clinic. As for the weight push you can actually use your entire body and it is really a lot easier than it sounds. It is not actual weight, it is a gauge that you push against that register how much weight you would be pushing with that effort. Same for the pull. A back brace might be good if you have had surgery.