How fit?

Discussion in 'Maverick' started by Hoot67, May 18, 2016.

  1. Hoot67

    Hoot67 Light Load Member

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    One of the reasons I am going to get my CDL and get into this industry is because my desk job was killing me with no activity all day. I hate sitting and want to do real work. So, that means I'm 49 and not in the best shape but I have the desire to get the job done and to literally work my axx off--my gut too, I hope. (And I'll just add that I'm also not the tallest dude out there at 5'4".)

    My question for you all is how fit must I be for flatbed or glass work? What will it take for me to pass the tests?
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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  4. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    Nice avatar
     
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  5. TexasMike

    TexasMike "Big Tex"

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    Fitness is subjective. I'm not in the greatest shape but I'm doing fine. Tapping is the heaviest work and can wear you out though.

    And I've lost 14 lbs since I stared two months ago. Only 25 more to go.
     
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  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Get an old truck with 300 HP and a 5 & 4 and you'll be in shape in no time.
     
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  7. Hoot67

    Hoot67 Light Load Member

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    I'd like to jettison 40 or so myself. If persistence counts, then I'll make it.
     
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  8. exhawkeye

    exhawkeye Light Load Member

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    Flatbed u will be very active loading n unloading the same day. Doing about 4 or 5 loads a week. Glass u will live load(3-4 hrs) or get a preloaded trailer(1 hr). Depending on the length of haul, u ride cross country for 2-3 days before u get to the customer
     
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  9. JOHNQPUBLIC

    JOHNQPUBLIC Road Train Member

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    I've watched a couple of your recent YouTube videos and thought it looked like you dropped a few compared to your orientation videos. Just the flatbed work or a diet change too?
     
  10. BigSky

    BigSky Light Load Member

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    Congrats, losing weight is never easy … :)
     
  11. TexasMike

    TexasMike "Big Tex"

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    Some of both, but mostly just the work. Sweating it all away :)
     
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