Am I too fat for Physical?,

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hopeful eyes, Dec 17, 2020.

  1. Farva

    Farva Light Load Member

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    But a DOT physical is where you need to start (but exercise and diet should be your #1 priority, as your health will immediately decline the moment you start driving.
     
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  3. BackwoodsGA

    BackwoodsGA Road Train Member

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    Agreed!An old friend had a 90 day physical due to his health being so bad.34 and weighed 610 in a 5'9 frame.He passed it age 37...massive heart attack.
     
  4. Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    Get back to walking, cut junk food and drinks, you will be good in two months.
     
  5. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    No.
     
  6. Another Canadian driver

    Another Canadian driver Road Train Member

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    Not really.
     
  7. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    There is a difference between being a 'big guy' and being 'fat'.

    Can you walk 100 yards without becoming out of breath? Can you climb stairs with ease? Can you squat down and move 4 feet without crawling on your hands and knees? If you can answer 'yes' to these questions, then, yes, you will find a job.

    The issue really isn't how big you are, but how well you can move. If you can't climb into a trailer, we can't hire you. If you can't visually check your locking jaws, we can't hire you. One of the nice things about trucking is the only thing that matters is "can you do the job?".
     
  8. Blackjack55

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    No.if your neck is a certain size the may make you do a sleep study,but you should be ok
     
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