Pre work screen- physical fitness

Is this the same test that the men was taking also?

 

I'd love to see the majority of drivers perform this test including current Crete drivers'cause it wouldn't happen.

 

yes the test is the same for men and women. When i did mine it was weights in a basket that you moved around the room and put them on shelves.

 

I took this test yesterday... I thought the toughest part was carrying 75lbs in front of you for about 150 feet (across the room and back three times) as it did stress the back, (which was probably the point) However, they do simulate some of the non-driving jobs we have to do on occasion, such as hand loading cases up at shoulder height, etc.

I would agree these tests would be very difficult for a smaller person or someone who wasn't in shape. From what I have seen, there are many drivers out there, including Crete Drivers, who would have a very difficult time with it because they are so overweight and out of shape....

But you only have to do it once... as an entrance exam. I have a son who is a doctor in the Navy. 7 years ago, in Medical School, he had to run 2 miles in a set time to join the Navy, even though Doctors usually don't have to run... He had to work at it, but he made it. He wouldn't have a chance in hell now... nor would a lot of the other officers.

(Just one more reason Marines are different. I think Marine officers make sure they can make the two mile run on muster out day)

 

you'd better get used to it.all the bigger companies are doing it now.

 

Im fat and way out of shape and I passed it. It's more of a strength test rather than fitness test in my opinion. As the OP stated it's probably tougher for someone of smaller stature who are 10 times more fit then us husky guys.

 

I talked to 2 different recruiters today asking about this very subject and they couldn't answer my questions. There is no way I could pass this physical. It is really hard to believe the recruiters aren't aware of these requirements because they must waste an awful lot of money bringing people in that can't do this.

The company I just left didn't have anything like this and I managed to drive just fine without having to lift 75 lbs. I've got a perfect driving record and lots of experience but can't lift 75 lbs. Their loss.

 

Mine was different than that. I would say less intensive. I didn't have to carry weight around the room, and I only had to lift 75lbs twice. FWIW my orientation was at the Ottawa, IL terminal and they outsourced the physical pre-work screen to a local physical therapy office; however they went by what the sheet provided by the company said, so perhaps they've toned it down a bit?