Agility Test Kinda Worried! Advice?
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Ok. Details. This may run on. So anyway, the first thing you will do is line up for urine and hair drug test. This takes FOREVER. You choose which you wanna do 1st. I'd go with urine since it takes the longest. You basically give a sample and sign some things. Same with the hair. Now I'm not very hair so she had to get my under arm hair which felt weird lol. You have a head of hair so they'll probably snip some from there.
Next is the eye exam. If you're vision is decent, shouldn't be a problem. Similar to DOT test you took for your permit. Next she'll check your blood pressure and measure your neck for sleep apnea. I think you're smaller so you shouldn't have a problem here. After those stations are finished you'll see the doctor. Same situation here, he'll check your vitals and other stuff. No idea how female physicals work but you probably do. It was quick and painless.
Now you'll head upstairs for agility type stuff. They'll check your posture, blood pressure, grip pressure, twists and bends, etc. You'll fill out a medical history form and they'll check it for accuracy. Then you'll go down the hall to lift some things. He will check your reflexes, you'll do a step test for 3 minutes to a metronome. They check your pulse afterwards. You'll lift sand bags, maybe 5lbs each, from one bucket to another then back into the original bucket. Then you'll lift a crate with MAYBE 60 lbs in it, floor to table. Very simple. After that you head downstairs. To be continued
OMG that's it????? So all the 120lbs lifting are not even true? Urgg! I'm glad we have TT! I can get answers from people like real time!
How many times do I need to lift the 60lbs? Just one time?
The rest of the test I am good. I don't have any problem when it comes to health, no surgery history etc and I don't drink and smoke LOL!
Thank you so much CT! I really appreciate ur effort for sharing us the very detailed process of your journey! It helps a lot!
Now , I can chill hahaha! Geez!
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Once downstairs, you'll be asked to climb on and off of the back of a trailer. Its pretty easy to get up there, getting down is awkward because you can't see your foothold. You'll be asked to drag a pretend tarp that weighs 30lbs at the most to one end of the room and back. Its easy and it slides. The most trouble you will have at this point will be the height test. They have a pretend lumber load set up that you have to climb onto and back down. I'm about 6'2, i could just see the top of it. They give u 2 tarps to use as boosters if you're short. You basically climb up and then bet down safely. I saw a guy well over 400lbs do this. I KNOW you can do it, she gives you plenty of time. After that they have you walk across a bench to test your balance. You'll go out to a truck and climb into the seat then back down, also lifting the hood and placing it down. And that's it! As long as you're drug free, you should be good to go. Let me know if ya got more questions.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Flatie. You pick it up then put it down I think. Btw all students have to take the physical regardless of division.
Michael. Hess you will most likely do this type of physical for every company.
Any more questions?
Flatie. You pick it up then put it down I think. Btw all students have to take the physical regardless of division.
Michael. Hess you will most likely do this type of physical for every company.
Any more questions?
Thanks for the heads up. I honestly thought that the DOT medical card was all i needed.
I haven't changed jobs in over 15 years. So i am just a little nerves. In fact I didn't know I had sleep apnea until the DOT examiner required me to get tested. Sure enough I had severe sleep apnea that took months to get under control. My biggest fear is I'm about to quit a stable job only to find out I can't get a job in the trucking field because something else pops up. Which I know will not happen but what if it does and then I have no job.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
Once downstairs, you'll be asked to climb on and off of the back of a trailer. Its pretty easy to get up there, getting down is awkward because you can't see your foothold. You'll be asked to drag a pretend tarp that weighs 30lbs at the most to one end of the room and back. Its easy and it slides. The most trouble you will have at this point will be the height test. They have a pretend lumber load set up that you have to climb onto and back down. I'm about 6'2, i could just see the top of it. They give u 2 tarps to use as boosters if you're short. You basically climb up and then bet down safely. I saw a guy well over 400lbs do this. I KNOW you can do it, she gives you plenty of time. After that they have you walk across a bench to test your balance. You'll go out to a truck and climb into the seat then back down, also lifting the hood and placing it down. And that's it! As long as you're drug free, you should be good to go. Let me know if ya got more questions.
Climbing??? I am not afraid to climb all the way at the top of the trailer if thats even allowed just to put the tarp haha! I have no issue with climbing coz I was raised in country! I am drug free! Oh geez! I can't thank you enough for the details!! I will mesg you if I have another question!
How long do you usually wait til you meet ur trainer? I've read training is top notch!!!
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Worst case scenario you do have sleep apnea and have to get a machine. They payroll deduct it and you can still get a job. Also they pay you for orientation even if you go home or are sent home.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
Worst case scenario you do have sleep apnea and have to get a machine. They payroll deduct it and you can still get a job. Also they pay you for orientation even if you go home or are sent home.
Yeah my recruiter mentioned the sleep apnea I think it's $25/ week deduction? Hopefully I don't have that! :-/ Yeap orientation is $550 but you will get it the next friday right? Not the same week of your orientation.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
Don't worry Flatie C, you've got this. Besides, you're an Okie! (And this coming from a former Texan). :-)
Don't worry Flatie C, you've got this. Besides, you're an Okie! (And this coming from a former Texan). :-)
Thank you michael!! I will keep you posted!!
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So is this all separate from the DOT physical? They pretty much had me do all this for the DOT physical here in Indiana. So basically what I'm asking is am I going to have to do that all again with whatever company I get hired on with?
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.