Physical Ability Test

good luck... don't worry too much, it's pretty much lift and carry 30lbs, climb into a trailer, and a push/pull test to make sure you can beat a jacked up set of dolly legs.

 

It is actually preparing u 2 lump ur own loads for terrible wages. Good luck

 

We had to do this at my Swift orientation. It was pretty easy for me I also did the flatbed version(you had to pick like 70 lbs and put it on a shelf above your head) which was a little harder but I did see some folks struggling with the basic test(you had to walk around with some weight in a basket and put like 50 lbs on a shelf waist level). This test is no doubt a little tougher on women but if your a man with a decent to good back you'll be ok or a pretty strong woman. Although I guess different companies probably have different routines.

Well how did you do? Did you pass?

 

The DOT and the insurance companies are starting to weed out drivers that are potential risks of heart attacks and other health problems. Drivers had better wake up and start taking better care of theselves. If not they will be out of a job! PLS see thread The food is klling Us.

 

I just had one of these tests. They can vary alot. I had to lift a milk crate with 50lbs of weight in it and walk to the otherside of the room and back. The guy laughed out loud when I did it, cuz I forgot to wear a belt and my pants fell to my knees...how f@%#ing embarrassing. Then I had to climb abot 6 feet on a ladder and back down...no biggie.
I say don't worry...you aren't signing up for the Marine Corps.

 

had triple by pass in feb they say i can go back to driving the end of this month but has you said everyone needs to keep a eye on your health i had NO warning that this was happening to me until it was to late

 

News to me.

I have seen people have heart attacks and they were in perfect health.

I was not aware they are able to predict this now. I guess I had better recheck my medical training books and contact my medical director.