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DOT Physical Question - Do I have to duck walk?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by OzzyOKC, Nov 29, 2013.

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  1. Nov 29, 2013 #1
    OzzyOKC

    OzzyOKC Light Load Member

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    about to get a new medical card for the first time in 4 years, do I have to duck walk? I ask because I've got a torn ACL in my left knee. I think I can manage but would like to know before I go so I can pratice, get some exercise
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2013 #2
    Cat sdp

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    Yup , that's one of the half wit tests they might make you do...... I'd practice it.....:)
     
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  4. Nov 29, 2013 #3
    juanveldez

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    No there is no Duck Walk. Only time I had to do that was when I enlisted in the Army. I have never had to do it for DOT though.
     
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  5. Nov 29, 2013 #4
    luvtotruck

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    Depends on the company that you for, some have an extra added physical schedule but if you are fixed with a company then you should be good! I just want to know why you have not had a Physical in 4 years!
     
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  7. Nov 29, 2013 #5
    Grumppy

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    If I had to do a duck walk, I didnt know what I was doing & I dont remember doing anything I didnt know.

    I do remember one time the physician asked me to jump & I kinda hoped & she said, "Oh come on, you can do better than that!" So, I hoped a little higher & she passed me, so I guess I done ok.
     
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  8. Nov 29, 2013 #6
    Roadmedic

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    There is no requirement for a duck walk on the DOt physical.

    However, several companies have their own doctors and requirements they have added to it which does include such activity.
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2013 #7
    OzzyOKC

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    I made two mistakes that cost me my job in 2009, then nearly killed myself in a scooter wreck in 2010. Up until last summer I couldnt walk without a cane.
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2013 #8
    pattyj

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    have to quack too
     
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  11. Nov 29, 2013 #9
    snowblind

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    where do you people come up with this stuff
     
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  12. Nov 29, 2013 #10
    Grumppy

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    I know... I had to look it up.. I can honestly say now, I have never had to do a/the duck walk in a DOT physical.... OR for any other reason.

    Here ya go.

    What is a duck walk? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5lPjg0GhFM
     
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