How many started truck driving at the age of 50+?

I am 56 and am starting over tried training with Swift twice and had to leave? the last time we were on different planes of what is descent and fair? Got sick in February the first time they had a great instructor then Walter who helped everyone not like now where they get in the truck with some students and walk them thru the skills and don't even talk or notice others sad!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hey old timers im 40 how many years do you recommend to drive a truck? is there an age limit?

 

They pretty much want you to at least be 21. . .

Oh wait, you meant an upper limit. There may be some insurance policies about it, but with all the equal opportunity stuff going around, most places wouldn't dare to refuse you employment just because you are OLD. As long as you can keep your CDL and endorsements, and keep your DOT medical valid, I don't think there is such a thing as an upper limit.

Of course some companies will have you do a physical agility test before hiring you, but I don't think they ever make you repeat the test after you have been hired.

 

I am 56 and a recent grad and licensed AZ Driver, no job yet but applying lol

 

Just beware, the older you are when you start...

1- the more you will be susceptible to back injuries
2- it will seem like you've never had enough sleep,
3- the fatter you will become from truck stop buffets
4-the faster you'll get high blood pressure from stress
5-the easier you will puke from eating bad food
6-the more your neck will hurt from constant bouncing
7-the more you will trip jumping over pot holes
8-the more you will fall on your ### till you learn how to use a tandem pin-puller
9- the faster you will need to get a new pair of eyeglasses
10-the faster you'll get headaches from diesel fumes

Other than that, no problems!

 

EH, it sounds like the voice of experience speaking there.
Also sounds like any number of young folks, (kids to us old timers,) that I have worked with over the years.

 

Many drivers still running the road coast-to-coast and in their 60's and 70's. My friend is almost 70 and running coast-to-coast pulling tankers and climbs on top of the tanks just like he's 18 yrs. old.

 

Are you being picky about a job? Dozens of companies to choose from.

 

50 when I got my CDL in 2012 - did a year OTR, then didnt drive for awhile. Pulling tanker now making good $ -