Old Guy may want to drive again

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  1. larry_minn

    larry_minn Light Load Member

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    I used to have “the IH guy” hauling for me a couple loads a year. In his 80s, drove IH truck, with IH tractor decals. He loved international Harvester stuff. Iirc 79 years young. Darn good driver. Always happy when you see him.
    But while it’s getting closer every day. I would hesitate having an average 82 yr old driving even my short under 70 mile round trip, no work loads. *ok a minute with push broom* So if you can get in, out of truck. You could do it.
     
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  3. Brucesmith

    Brucesmith Heavy Load Member

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    UP North:I had a friend that did that job
    But he was based out East. Obviously most of that work begins at the factories. There may be some inter dealer moves. In today's economy might not be much. Thanks anyway
     
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  4. Brucesmith

    Brucesmith Heavy Load Member

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    At 78/79 I was still doing reefer long haul. Would have stayed at that job But most loading/unloading was always delayed. That meant finding a parking space at night
    Too stressful. Night driving on 2 lane roads was difficult. I drive a 42 ft
    Motorhome towing a full size pickup. Not the same as a tractor trailer. But still requires you to be aware of all the ills of the road. Maybe I will just stay home
     
  5. Fronstre

    Fronstre Bobtail Member

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    You still hiring there? Haven't been on this site in a while. Assuming you didn't leave your current place that is. I may be in the market for a job switch.
     
  6. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    I left after 24 years.
     
  7. Fronstre

    Fronstre Bobtail Member

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    Wow, that's a long time. Retired, or made a switch yourself? What were the pay packages there before you left for hourly and mileage? Union or not? Regular raises?
     
  8. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    Mutual decision. Had enough. Great pay, non union. Raises yearly but not very much. Lots of bs and micromanagement.
     
  9. Canadianhauler21

    Canadianhauler21 Heavy Load Member

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    You're 82 years old and want to continue trucking, I'm honestly impressed. Most people I know in their 80s are basically zombies walking.

    Wishing you best of luck with your job search!
     
  10. Brucesmith

    Brucesmith Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks. I do ok. I do lack strength but am working on that. It seems the job market has become worse. All kinds of immigrant O/O looking for drivers. No thanks. I was happy being retired until we were coming back from Mexico in our motorhome. I was fueling at a big T/A and seeing all the trucks brought back memories. Maybe it is best to leave it as a memory!
     
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  11. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    Why not do dump truck work? For snow removal and spring clean up?
     
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