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Anyone ever fail a preemployment stress test physical?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Canned Spam, Dec 27, 2015.

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  1. Dec 27, 2015 #1
    Canned Spam

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    Took one three weeks ago and barely passed, it was kinda exhausting and I was sore for a couple days after. Talked to other guys after I got the job and they agreed it is/was ludicrous. One of the test involved tipping a FULL 55 drum on its side and rolling it up and down a handicap style ramp 3 times then picking it back up. There is no practical application for that and they make you sign all kinds of waivers saying if you get hurt it's on you. One day your gonna have to go to company boot camp first before you can go to work.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2015 #2
    crzyjarmans

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    Yeah! The 55 gallon drum is is rediculus!
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2015 #3
    Canned Spam

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    The guy administering even offered to help ha
     
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    JPenn

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    I had a pre-employment stress test for a prior gig, that involved doing things like jumping jacks, running a short flight of stairs, etc. followed by heart rate and blood pressure measurements. A full 55-gal drum is not something to lay down...there is no logical reason anyone should do that.
     
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    SHOJim

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    I tip my wife over and roll her down the steps all the time like a giant slinky o_O
     
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    Mudguppy

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    WTF??!?
    Care to share what carrier had you do that?
     
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    rachi

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    Im thinking the "55 gal drum roll" is pratice in case you run out of fuel and then need to steal one from a farmer.
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2015 #8
    Canned Spam

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    That's exactly what I told the guy. You'd be an idiot to lay one on it's side to roll it up a ramp. The worst are the drums of anti freeze, they suck.
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2015 #9
    buzzarddriver

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    I'd almost say a call to OSHA would get the drum tilt and roll taken off the test.
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2015 #10
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    Maybe some carriers had drivers that didnt have strength to lower landing gear on trailers? Never heard of these tests. Wonder what the reason might be.
     
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