Worried About My DOT Physical ( BP)
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Well..... Blood pressure was fine.. Would be great but now I have to hope Knight Transportation's saftey people will approve a sleep study...... Dammit....
What did they tag you on? BMI or Neck Circumference?
Rick
Both.... Time for some dieting. Lol
Which is why I'm dieting NOW. 2 weeks, 10 lbs down, 50 to go.
I wouldn't even consider walking into an orientation physical at my current weight. Though the clinic that does my DOT Cards doesn't even look at BMI/Circumference. Keeping in mind I've had a CDL for 6 years and keep everything current (even though I haven't gone out full-time yet).
Rick
Does it depend on the company because I went through central/swift training and I was at 310lbs and not sure of my neck size buy I got a year med card Cuz I couldn't get my BP down enough but they didn't say two words about my bmi or a sleep study
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Well..... Blood pressure was fine.. Would be great but now I have to hope Knight Transportation's saftey people will approve a sleep study...... Dammit....
What did they tag you on? BMI or Neck Circumference?
Rick
Both.... Time for some dieting. Lol
If you a big man and have been your whole life(what some would call a apple not a pear) you can drop weight safely and quickly by cutting salt down to a third, it makes you retain water. Do not eat sugar of any source including artificial sweeteners and diet sodas. Do not eat white carbs like tortillas or potatoes. Stay away from process foods and microwavable type foods. It would be better if you eat seven to ten times a day just enough to cure the hunger than eat heavy meals (metabolisms will climb and stomach will shrink). Eat nuts vegetables blanched , **** eat a whole chicken just do not eat sauce. Try not to eat anything after 7 or 8 at night until the morning(drink green tee,herbal, or something) and make breakfast your largest meal of the day. No starving , instead fueling. Make the bite count. You will cut a size off that neck in little time. If your like some i have known who just cant loose it, take kelp tablets for iodide and thyroid support. As far as exercise a lot of big guys have to lift weights in quick reps. If the weight does not come off then at least it becomes muscle. Neck, face and arms is where some of the first places fat will burn.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
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.
That all sounds like great advice Jeff. I'm definitely going to try hard to lose weight. Thanks!
That all sounds like great advice Jeff. I'm definitely going to try hard to lose weight. Thanks!
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/trucker-and-former-swimmer-helps-prime-drivers-shed-the-pounds
That all sounds like great advice Jeff. I'm definitely going to try hard to lose weight. Thanks!
This thread summarizes my primary concern at this point - I've been accepted by Prime for Company-Sponsored training 
; my main concern now is carving off some pounds (my BMI is right around 30); I also know that my BP tends to climb when I gain weight. I don't think I've ever gone above 140/90 when I've been measured at the Dr's office, and I'm planning on seeing the doc before I take the DOT physical.
BTW, I had an earlier thread on Prime wrt which state you get your CDL in; Daniel was correct - you get your CDL in Missouri, then have 30 days to transfer it to your home state. According to my recruiter, if the home state requires a retest, they keep you with your trainer until you complete that. I can also get my CDL permit in my home state, and they will convert that to a MO CDL permit (the recruiter suggested I do this to make the first few days at school less hectic). It looks like Prime requires you to get a 2-year card when you come to school; anyone know anything about this?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Company-sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
That all sounds like great advice Jeff. I'm definitely going to try hard to lose weight. Thanks!
This thread summarizes my primary concern at this point - I've been accepted by Prime for Company-Sponsored training
BTW, I had an earlier thread on Prime wrt which state you get your CDL in; Daniel was correct - you get your CDL in Missouri, then have 30 days to transfer it to your home state. According to my recruiter, if the home state requires a retest, they keep you with your trainer until you complete that. I can also get my CDL permit in my home state, and they will convert that to a MO CDL permit (the recruiter suggested I do this to make the first few days at school less hectic). It looks like Prime requires you to get a 2-year card when you come to school; anyone know anything about this?
At a "less than 30 BMI" - you likely won't have a BP issue, unless there's something else going on. I'm 5'5' - at 245 lbs, I have to be on meds to get down UNDER the 140/90 (and it's always the BOTTOM NUMBER that's the most difficult to reduce). Once I get down into the 180-190 lb range - my BP is a solid 110/79 - without meds.
Aside from trying to wrap up my business and sell all my (pack rat) crap (2nd car, motorcycle, pool table, 70" widescreen - since Im planning on NOT maintaining a residence for the first year or two), I need a few months to drop the pound-age - so I don't get nailed for BMI or BP in a physical.
Back on my diet 2 weeks now - down 10 lbs. I went from 307 to 175 in 7 months a few years ago - so I KNOW IT CAN BE DONE. Also - at 307, I was close to needing the insulin needle - my cholesterol had me on 3 meds, and I was on 3 different BP meds. Lost the weight - came off ALL the meds.
When a company (Prime) does their physical - their Dr. will issue a DOT Med card. This becomes your "current card" - even if you walked in with one already. HOW LONG the card is good for - depends on the results of the physical. If your BP is high, or you're medicated for BP - you will get a ONE YEAR CARD. If everything is copacetic - you will get a TWO YEAR CARD.
REMEMBER (remember, remember remember) to get a copy of your CURRENT CARD to your STATE DMV/Licensing Authority. FMCSA/Federal Law REQUIRES you to have a CURRENT DOT MED CARD ON FILE WITH THEM. If your med card on file EXPIRES - your CDL will be DOWNGRADED TO A CLASS E (ask me how I know - I had to SCRAMBLE to get a new card, when I changed my address). If your CDL gets downgraded and you don't know about it (on the road - didn't get the notification) - and you get stopped - it is OPERATING A CMV WITHOUT A CDL - INSTANT DISQUALIFICATION. Getting caught operating without a CDL is a ONE YEAR DISQUALIFICATION for the FIRST OFFENSE (3 years if you're under a HM load).
I harp on this on every DOT MED Card thread - because it's REAL EASY TO FORGET to file your current card with your State DMV. Some states allow you to EMAIL A COPY, some you have to MAIL, some will take a FAX and some require you to SHOW UP at a DMV office to update your record. Make a point to check out what YOUR STATE REQUIRES ahead of time, and take care of it AS SOON AS YOU HAVE your new DOT Med card in hand (so you;re less likely to forget).
Regards,
Rick
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
- Commercial Drivers' Licenses
- Data and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
- Research and Technology
- Safety Assistance
- Support and Information Sharing
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.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
Company-sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
I think my biggest issue is too much caffeine, not enough water - I'm 5'8, about 190 lbs. I'd like to lose about 15-20 lbs, and my orientation is probably 6 or more weeks off (end of march/beginning of april)
I have been back on the exercise trail, cutting my gut and jogging about three to four miles a day and eating healthy and am already below 132/80. I do take certain supplements, teas, etc. Basically it is age and belly and kidney fat that causes the issue. Like a tractor only meant to carry a certain load and the center of gravity will keep it from tipping over. I basically want to be ready for company physicals and I like feeling freaking good. I started first day of school today and came home and immediately went for a 3.3 run under thirty minutes and a walk back of 1.1 to cool down. Yeah, that is slow but I am still over weight by at least twenty pounds and I am 46 about to be 47......shhhhh don't tell the women.
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Which is why I'm dieting NOW. 2 weeks, 10 lbs down, 50 to go.
I wouldn't even consider walking into an orientation physical at my current weight. Though the clinic that does my DOT Cards doesn't even look at BMI/Circumference. Keeping in mind I've had a CDL for 6 years and keep everything current (even though I haven't gone out full-time yet).
Rick
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.