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- 06.27.2012 #1Bobtail Member
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is 42 too old
Do you think 42 ( good health) is to old to start a driving career?
- 06.27.2012 #2Light Load Member
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Nope i just got into it and im 43
- 06.27.2012 #3Medium Load Member
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I'm 51 and in better shape than BK
.....just started too.
Rock on, bub!!
- 06.27.2012 #4Trained Monkey
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44 and just came back to it after leaving it 15 years ago
- 06.27.2012 #5Hopper Heartache
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Not at all..I'm 46 and got into it at 37. There are people in their late 50's and early 60's just getting into driving after the former careers.
- 06.27.2012 #6Light Load Member
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I'm 43. Drove for 12 years was out for 10 and now going back. I start with Swift next Monday. You're only too old if you feel too old.
- 06.27.2012 #7Road Train Member
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Not too old and not uncommon. At 39 I was in the bottom half of my class age wise.
- 06.27.2012 #8"Old Fart"
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Good heavens NO! You are still a young man, and you should have a LOT of productive years left in you. I got into it after retiring from law enforcement, and drove for about 12 years. Would still be doing it, if I was physically able.
Originally Posted by oramac 
There are a lot of folks who got into this game much older than either one of us! I think, in a way, it is a bit easier if you are a little older. You are more settled down, have more life experience, and are likely to be a safer driver.
Good luck and keep us posted on what is going on with you!
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if you can poop and piss without grunting super loud id say your golden.
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42 is FAR from being too old for trucking.
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