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Age discrimination

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tumblin dice, Apr 19, 2014.

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  1. Apr 19, 2014 #1
    tumblin dice

    tumblin dice Light Load Member

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    Hello out there.......I used to drive professionally in my mid twenties but drifted into other fields of endeavor. I am now considering getting my CDL and returning to trucking.
    Will a 59 year old man have trouble finding employment because of his age. Thanks for your opinions.
     
    tumblin dice, Apr 19, 2014
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  3. Apr 19, 2014 #2
    Florida Playboy

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    No, there are older guys than you getting into the field. You'll be fine. When you drove in your early 20's were you OTR and with what company?
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

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    Trucking is about the only profession where there is no age discrimination.
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2014 #4
    tumblin dice

    tumblin dice Light Load Member

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    Aye thanks for you input. I drove briefly for Midwestern Distribution and later Melton Truck Lines (they pulled boxes at that time). Most of my time was hauling pipe in FL and Ga.
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    I also started there in Ft. Scott, KS. I also remember Melton Truck Lines box trailers,"Home of the Running Rabbit."

    What is your location, city/state, maybe we can help.
     
    Chinatown, Apr 20, 2014
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  8. Apr 20, 2014 #6
    lonewolf4ad

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    I agree, age discrimination shouldn't be an issue. However, what is your health status?
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2014 #7
    justa_driver

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    I think Midwestern was one of the first, if not the first, to offer lease purchase wasn't they?
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2014 #8
    CargoWahgo

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    Got any health problems?
    they will prod you in the physical.

    If no you are good to go.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2014 #9
    Knucklehead619

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    I've trained students older than you in the past. Age won't be a problem with most companies as long as you are healthy enough to pass a DOT physical.
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2014 #10
    Lepton1

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    Like you I drove a few years in my early twenties, then got back into it last year at the age of 57. With no health issues it was very easy to get back in, and I'd say about 1/3 of my orientation class was over 50.

    IMHO trucking companies would rather hire someone with real life experience and maturity. Less hand holding required and depending on the background a more mature person understands the bigger picture.
     
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