The Lakeside Medical facility at the CR England Truck Driving School in Salt lake City Utah has installed a piece of functional capacity evaluation equipment. The equipment is an excellent tool for evaluating whether or not a truck driver or incoming student will be able to complete their normal work related duties in a safe manner.
The tool is basically a working model of the rear end of a tractor-trailer. It is the correct height and size. Of course since it’s in a Dr.’s Office it doesn’t have any rust, scratches or road grime. The model is mainly used as a test to see if a driver can step up into the rear of a reefer trailer using standard methods. No pole-vaulting, or running starts allowed here.
The other test the tool is used for is to see if a driver can squat down under a trailer. This is actually a very tough test for some since in real life the only thing under the trailer to grab may be covered in dirt or ice depending on current road conditions. You are allowed to use the ground to brace your self here. Dr. Erik Moll, of Lakeside Medical, stated that drivers are not permitted to kneel on the ground for this functional capacity evaluation.
The functional capacity evaluation tool is an excellent testing device. It simulates real life activities a truck driver will have to do. This is also a great way for an incoming truck driving school student to see if this career path is physically an option for them.
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