Question about truck driving company physicals?
(2011-08-26 14:25:13) 1. Says: I am reading a few informative topics online about how truck companies test out new recruits and I am surprised at all of the things involved such as carrying weights across the room, perfect hearing and eyesight, great blood pressure, etc. I assume they do these tests for new people or every time your DOT physical card expires? Because if this is a repeat process I do not see how I can stay in flawless physical health while driving a truck.I am spending a lot of hours exercising now just to stay within their perfect health guidelines.2. Says: You don't need to be in perfect health but you do need to have your health corrected....Example: If you have high blood pressure then you need a note from your Dr. stating that you are under his care and are taking blood pressure medication. If your eyesight isn't the best, you need to have correct vision and be able to prove that you are wearing contacts or glasses. As part of the D.O.T. physical, you need to be able to touch your toes while having straight legs to prove your back isn't jacked up. You don't need to be in flawless physical health, believe me, I'm not but you should be in decent health. A DOT card is pretty serious meaning that they are expecting you not to have a heart attack or stroke behind the wheel because of your bad health and you are pretty much a professional driver. All I can tell you is DON'T HAVE DRUGS OR EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL IN YOUR SYSTEM IF DRIVING A TRUCK. The fines are MUCH steeper and the amount of alcohol in your system is pretty much limited to .08%...MAX. Tag: Question about truck driving company physicals?