Physical abilities test?

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  1. Diesel73

    Diesel73 Light Load Member

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    Are there any companies that train that don't make you do a physical abilities test at orientation?
     
    Last edited: Jun 5, 2022
    Reason for edit: Have cdl need training
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  3. JSanborn103

    JSanborn103 Medium Load Member

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    Most small ones. I’ve never had to do that. The non-megas pay better and respect their employees too.
     
  4. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    We have noticed.
     
  6. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    If you can walk, talk, and breathe your good
     
  7. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    I dont know??? I have seen guys and gals, over 400lbs, way to small T-shirt, flip flops, and
    sweat pants. Man, i saw this guy at a flea market, sitting down, and the Fat rolling out of his shorts
    was not a good sight. HOW can someone let them selves get to a point where that much blubber
    is over and above the regular skin on your body. I felt sorry for the guy. he could hardly move.
    SO,someone that fat would not be eligible to drive a truck. also, the smell would not work. They
    dont need a shower, they need a power sprayer, and then who would want to see this in action.
    NOOOOOO.
     
  8. Sixela918

    Sixela918 Light Load Member

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    Yes they do! Well at least at the academy they do. Not sure if you already have your cdl and experience from somewhere else....but who does that?
     
  9. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    he asked about orientation not school.
    I been thru 3 orientations with swift.
    and have my cdl for awhile now
     
    Sixela918 Thanks this.
  10. Val_Caldera

    Val_Caldera Road Train Member

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    Probably a lot of them since they don't want to "offend" anyone.
     
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