Will I be short enough for truck driving?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Michayla101, Jan 6, 2017.

  1. SingingWolf

    SingingWolf Heavy Load Member

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    This is something that I've had a little concerned about as well. I'm 6' 8" and about to start school on the 17th. I figure chances are the bed in the sleeper will pose the greatest challenges.
     
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  3. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Honestly, this sounds to me like some kind of reverse psychobabble.
    "Let's tell people in our advertising that you can't be too big. People being what they are, will IMMEDIATELY contact us for training."
    "Two reasons for this. First off, folks always want to know that they do 'fit in.' Second, people always want what they think is being held from them. Hell, Jerry, we'll have every seat in every class filled by the end of the week!"
    "Great idea Hal! Go ahead and try it and see if it works! If it does, there's a nice bonus in it for you!"
    At six foot, you are not particularly tall for what is average for an American male, in his prime.
     
  4. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    When lying in my sleeper I can't touch the far end with my toes even if stretch out and i am only 3 inches shorter than you.
     
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    I did have to get a longer sleeper mattresses and hated a Volvo day can I drove some.
     
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  7. SingingWolf

    SingingWolf Heavy Load Member

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    Yeah I may be 6' 8" but I'm only about 170. I am a very lean Giant
     
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  8. Bo Hunt

    Bo Hunt Light Load Member

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    My trainer many years ago was 6'10". Had a special adapter on driver seat so it could go back far enough.
     
  9. Boattlebot

    Boattlebot Road Train Member

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    6'1 and fat and I sleep very comfy in a truck. I can't sleep good at home anymore actually. beds to short lol I got one of those head board foot board things so I end up scrunched up.
     
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  10. Stormy 69

    Stormy 69 Medium Load Member

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    6'2". Horribly overweight and I sleep sitting up with my light on
     
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  11. KillingTime

    KillingTime Road Train Member

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    Better get some practice sleeping in the fetal position, fella. Lol.
     
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