Any companies out there willing to hire someone that can't climb into a trailer?

How would you sweep out the trailer if you can't get in it?
Or, like Short Fuse mentioned, secure a load?

 

The shippers take care of cleanliness, loading, and securing the load. It’s in their contract. We’re dedicated, so a different situation than most.

 

Yes my thoughts exactly why they don't make it compulsory to have an actual ladder to climb up into the trailer is beyond me. The other option I've used at times if the fork lift was outside is get him to put the tongs under a pellet jump on that and get him to lift you up sort of like an improvised elevator although that in itself creates a safety risk I suppose.

 

It's pretty easy to walk into and out of the trailer when it is backed into a door. If you can't climb into the trailer because of your weight, you should lose weight. Needing a job isn't the only requirement to get a CDL.

You should look at tanker driving. They have ladders built on the end or side of them. Some tanker trailers, like fuel haulers don't require drivers to get on top of the trailers at all.

 

Find a hopper company.

Foltz Trucking
no climbing in a trailers.

 

@OhioScott --

Current fuel hauler here.

If your physical situation is what I think it is--fuel hauling is probably not really a good solution for you, either.

With fuel, there's lots of bending over and stooping. You'll need to be able to pick up 50-60 lbs routinely.

You will load & unload the trailer, by yourself.

Also: mistakes with fuel hauling are expensive--or dangerous--or both.

If you aren't up to getting into a trailer--but can still climb a ladder, you might consider doing food-grade tanker duty.

You'll need to climb a ladder (already on the tank) with food-grade, to install and/or inspect the seals on the top hatch.

If you don't want to do pump-off duty with food-grade tanker, look at Indian River Transport--or maybe Guaranteed Transport.

Indian River Transport Company

Tanker Jobs | 60 Cents Per Mile | Guaranteed Transport Service

If you're afraid of falling off of the ladder--use bungee cords and/or tether yourself to the top of the ladder.

A tanker endorsement is/will be required--if you don't already have one.

--Lual

 

We strongly discourage/disallow drivers entering a trailer at Tyson. 100% no touch. Could be a good fit for you?

 

Look for any job with a mega that says 100% no touch. Ask the recruiter if you'll be expected to climb in and out of the trailer at orientation. If they say yes, the "no touch" part is a lie and you should stay away from them.

 

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