Physical tests

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by doireann, Apr 27, 2018.

  1. doireann

    doireann Light Load Member

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    I failed at the Schneider test last year. Couldn't do the 100lb pull. Now I am looking at covenant and hoping their physical agility tests are ok. Anyone know anything about them? I tried clicking on a link here but it didn't work.
     
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  3. hagarcobra

    hagarcobra Medium Load Member

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    What is the 100 lb pull?
     
  4. Midnightrider909

    Midnightrider909 Road Train Member

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    Sue them for gender discrimination.
     
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  5. Hype6477

    Hype6477 Light Load Member

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    Yea what is the 100lbs pull?
     
  6. doireann

    doireann Light Load Member

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    It was where I had to pull a rope with the strength of 100lb three times. I had to have a average of 100lb. One time I did 93, one time I did 107 and the last time it was 79lbs.
    That was the last test of 10 and the only one I failed at. So now of course I am paranoid.
     
  7. Hype6477

    Hype6477 Light Load Member

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    Interesting only thing I ever had to pull was some straps and, a tarp in my years of trucking. Then again I am a lazy trucker, I think you will be fine at the other place.
     
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  8. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    yeah, i have only "seen" a few companies do this, one believe it or not is the AAA for thier road service truck drivers.

    for the o/p, i'd figure there would be "some allowances" for the genders.

    then again, maybe the guys would scream gender bias..???
     
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  9. Midnightrider909

    Midnightrider909 Road Train Member

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    My first job was with Watkins/Shepard (now owned by Schneider) and there was a petite black woman that was part of our orientation that failed that stupid test and was sent home. It is totally biased against women and should be eliminated. I sincerely hope that you sue Schneider out of existence. If I was on that jury you would be awarded millions.
     
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  10. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    Gender discrimination is not at play here. Just because a test is exclusionary does not mean it discriminates.

    This is not a test designed to prevent "undesirable " but otherwise qualified candidates from being hired.

    It is given to all candidates and shows an ability to do the job (closing trailer doors against a strong wind, driver assist unloads).

    @doireann - I would call the recruiter and ask exactly what they will test
     
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  11. Midnightrider909

    Midnightrider909 Road Train Member

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    Women are weaker than men and any “strength” test is therefore discriminatory. This is just another way to weed out female applicants.
     
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