FAT people are Discriminated against at prime

I can say class action SUIT against the government but unless the government consents to being sued it ain't going to happen

 

It kind of makes sense why there seems to be a disproportionate percentage of obese truck drivers. The "independence" that is enjoyed by truckers removes the social pressures of conformity. Add the the reality of extremely long work hours, complete physically non strenuous labor and the odds increase. It's a job hazard and not enough is being done to promote healthy drivers. Dining options on the road are terrible, and things that are more healthy for you cost more money. Some trucks are equipped with refrigerators, which allows for more options for the drivers. It would be nice if more places (truck stops) had exercise facilities (24 hour fitness type places) and companies allowed more time for drivers to use these facilities it would go a long way to changing perception. Granted you'll still have obese people, but you'll afford the opportunity to those that want to exercise. It could make a difference, and might be a good benefit for a company to offer drivers.

 

They are. Never seen anyone in one of them. When was the last time you actually saw someone get out of their truck to actually excercise, walk real laps around the parking lot at least... not just to waddle over to the truckstop C-store for another dose of sugar, fat and more empty carbs?

 

One possible solution is to rotate drivers with both warehouse workers and loading dock workers. This way the risks of a truck driver becoming that overweight or obese are drastically reduced. Therefore, a lot more of the professional warehouse workers and loading dock workers would need to get their CDL's. The rotations, in the long run, would benefit everyone.

Also, it not be a bad idea if truck drivers would be more involved in both the physical loading and unloading of their trucks. This could also help cut down on both the overweight and obese driver.

 

How about truck drivers get off their collective butts and do more than scarfing down the boofay @ the TA!.Work sharing... please. If the dock guy wanted to be a truck driver he would have gone to CDL school.

 

Trucker are fat because they choose to be, everytime you choose what you eat, or how many pounds of sugar in your coffee, sweet rolls for breakfast over eggs. It is all choice. Companies also have a choice as to whom represents them. This is not something you can sue over, If you choose to be fat then maybe I choose not to hire you.

For example I took a new driver with me on his check out run , Vernon to Dallas and back, he waddled over to the truck after spending 40 buck at dollar general in honey buns and candy tossed it on my dash. I looked at him and told him that crap is not going in my truck, get rid of it or stay here. But every time I stopped for fuel he was making a bee line for Wendy's for a shake, and fries or equivalent. True enough its his choice, but it was my choice to tell the boss he is not going to work out. When it was his turn to drive within 2 hours the truck would be stopped because he was tired. Next trip and back to unemployment... After ll i t is always somebodys choice.

 

I actually lost a few pounds one of the times I went OTR. I still ate the crappy food every couple of days, but the rest of the time was super healthy foods and tons of water. Went to Wal-Mart once a week and spent about 60 dollars. Nothing that needed cooked either. It can be done...easily. I always parked far away. Also would take off on foot and explore my surroundings. Laziness is the problem, plain and simple.

 

Not All "FAT PEOPLE" have Sleep Apnea. It's just another government scam!Like that STUPID CDL BS. All about money for them. Not us drivers.Now if when you renew your CDL YOU MUST have a valid up to date medical card.So say your laid off and your medical card ran out, THEY DOWNGRADE YOU to a Car licence.

 

Sleep Apnea is not a joke, and for a fact cause people not just driver not to get restful sleep, It may not affect you but that does not make it less real. Its main cause is fat lining the throat, so being overweight is a contributing factor. As far as Medical Cards I don't see them as a joke either, If you can not get or pass the medical you sure do not belong in a truck. as far as being laid off, well you can still go get our medical card it does not require employment, just 75 bucks.

 

This is true after I left cr England I went and got my med card renewed for the specific reason of looking for a job the keyIs being proactive yes I'm overweight too but I am always busy I burn wood for heat up here in Maine and it's one of the nest workouts that you can do for free