Is being fat going to affect me getting a job?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Meganleigh, Apr 3, 2015.

  1. Swedish Chef

    Swedish Chef Heavy Load Member

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    Haha! I was totally kidding by the way.... I'd never waste a perfectly good beer by doing that.
     
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    I am 6'2 350lbs 52 inch waist...I work for Millis and if you pass DOT your good to go...I have actually lost about 40 pounds but we have real refrigerator in the truck and I do use a ladder to get in and out of trailer... you should be fine. I wouldnt go lower than Prime.

    Dave
     
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    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    Have you been to a truckstop lately? Jk...
     
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    It is not the companies but government medical examiners that are pushing overweight people out of the industry.
     
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    you should be fine. some of these drivers are one donut away from having a coronary
     
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    if schnieder will hire the girl I saw in Pa last week you've got nothing to worry about lol

    she was so big with the steering wheel all the way up and the seat back her belly was still pressed up against the wheel.

    I felt bad for the poor truck it was leaning to one side when she tried very slowly and carefully to get out without rolling out onto the pavement.

    at your height and weight you've got nothing to worry about. some of these girls (and guys) out here look like beached whales. as long as your blood pressure passes you're good to go although they may try to trap you in the sleep test scam.
     
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    Hey they need lovin too!!
     
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    Been here for a total of 2 years. Very happy.
     
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    little off topic and don't mean to hijack the thread but yeah I guess they do lol

    when my wife and I first started dating we lived in different towns and I went to see her one weekend and the hotel I stayed at was hosting a convention for the 'hipsters'. this was before that label was being used by the group that it is attached to now as the socially hip slackers.

    nope, back then, the 'hipsters' were a group of huge girls.....easily 200-250 of them there......and the convention was a singles weekend get together for these girls and the guys who love them. it was hilarious actually, all these huge huge girls and for the most part rail thin skinny guys all trying to hook up and get lucky. it was really weird my future wife and I there among all of them and we were the only 2 regular sized folks in the entire hotel.

    there truly is someone for everyone lol
     
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    The only problem would be some company wanting a sleep apnea study.
    Here's some companies that don't require a physical if your DOT Medical Card has a few months left on it; unless their policy has changed. A urine drug test is all that's required.

    Freymiller
    TransAm
    Paschall Truck Lines

    If I were choosing for myself, would pick Freymiller as a first choice.