412 Lb Trucker Fired for his weight
 

412-Pound Trucker Says He Was Fired Over His Weight


ST. LOUIS -- A truck driver who says he was fired because of his weight says he's ready to go to court to get his job back.

Walter Geter weighs 412 pounds and says he has an impeccable driving record -- with the safety awards to prove it. He's fit his frame inside the cab of long-haul rigs for three decades.


But last week, the suburban St. Louis man says his employer asked him to start driving a smaller truck. He didn't fit in the cab and was let go.

Now he's filed a grievance with his union. He says his size should be no surprise to his bosses -- he's been this big for years.

The company -- USF Holland -- isn't commenting.

If he can't perform the job he's required to do, then he should be let go. Employers don't employ those that aren't qualified.

This is very true but, I guess if he wants his job back he is gonna have to lose some weight.

Union will get his job back..

V

Yep your probably right about that one :)