Weight, an issue?

The trucking companies don't want anything to do with sleep apnea tests, it is the DOT forcing this requirement. Trucking companies are looking for a good driving record, good criminal record, insurable, be able to pass a physical and willingness to adapt to the truck driving lifestyle.

 

I have read somewhere the DOT is stopping sleep apnea testing, Unless I am wrong, But I remember seeing the posts I think on here. But as far as weight issue I know there are a few companies that hire with a high BMI... I think Prime is one of them, But then you look at some of their Drivers......

 

Apply to the companies out of the Midwest and you'll be fine your health insurance might be higher if deemed at risk in several categories.

Pass the agility and physical. Your weight number won't matter.

 

If weight was a problem there would be a lot of truckers that would not get hired.

 

When I went through Prime orientation in June, BMI was not a problem. A lot of big guys and gals were in my class, just make sure your blood pressure will pass DOT medical and you can do the duck walk.

 

Try and work somewhere that has the bigger trucks (Kw T-700, Frtl'r Cascadia, etc). Avoid the little Int'l Pro-Stars. I was somewhere the other day and saw a rather large man driving a prostar and I have to say he looked like he was an adult driving a kids toy truck bought at Toys-R-Us. Honestly, something isn't right about the physical size ratios in that particular truck but I can't put my finger on exactly what it is about it.

 

I drive a Peterbilt 379EXHD and thats considered a small truck but I'm very comfortable in it. I'm 5' 10" and 285 just weighed yesterday.

 

If you pass everything else for the DOT Physical your BMI is not going to prevent you from getting a job. DOT has really started enforcing the Sleep Apnea Sleep Studies hard this year if your BMI is over the equivalent of a toothpick. I had buddy who just did the required Sleep Study he's 325 lbs 6'-1" w/ a 19" neck, Study revealed no Sleep Apnea. What a joke!! No worries though, don't let your weight prevent you from doing something you want.