Knight Trans Step Test Question

[farder]

Does anybody know anyone that has failed this test? I'm a fat dude but I'm pretty sure I can pass the test. My only concern is that my heart rate might get a bit high. Is there a failure for high heart rate and what is the rate cutoff?

Any answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Uturn2001]

I have no idea what the failure rate/cut off might be.

When I took it I weighed in at 250 lbs and was a 3 pack a day smoker and passed.

[farder]

I weigh 300 and smoke a pack a day and take blood pressure medicine. I'm just really out of shape and know that 3 minute step deal will get me winded. I can't even figure out why they even give that test as it would seem to be all about unloading a trailer which I won't do anyway.

[coalregion]

I can't even figure out why they even give that test

Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you may have answered your own question w/o even realising it: :shock:

I weigh 300 and smoke a pack a day and take blood pressure medicine.

[Uturn2001]

Not only is it a cardio test it is also a test on the muscles and joints needed to climb in and out of the truck repeatedly.

[nickbtubas]

many folks die falling out of a truck...

[farder]

So I take it it's not hard to pass then. Thanks for the input.

[zipy46]

Most truckers I talk to look like death warmed over...its a tragically unhealthy profession.

Companies usually insist on their doctors so as to not loose drivers.


I was so tired once I stopped the truck and basically stepped out into the night darkness and went SPLAT onto the parking lot.

was so fatigued and relaxed i didnt break nothing or even get a scratch.

:wink:

[Coyote]

I just took it on Tuesday,and I'm sore all over.I think Knight is a good company,that's why I am going back to them....

[farder]

Coyote---

So it was quite a workout but I assume you passed ok? Are you out of shape or take blood pressure meds? How was the heart rate test?

Thanks..