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Starting in your mid fifties

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Boriqua, Nov 7, 2016.

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  1. Nov 7, 2016 #1
    Boriqua

    Boriqua Light Load Member

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    Tired of getting layoffs so I thought two years back that I would give trucking a try. Didn't, got a lay off coming up yet again. Kicking myself in the ### as I now have to start the whole process again. What has y'alls experience been? That is those that started at that age. I'm in pretty good shape, not obese but, not a track star either.
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2016 #2
    MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    You can do it.

    There have been others here before you that have done it, and at least one that started at 60.
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2016 #3
    Boriqua

    Boriqua Light Load Member

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    Thank you for the vote of confidence sir.
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2016 #4
    milehunter43

    milehunter43 Heavy Load Member

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    You will be fine. The average age of drivers in the US is around 50.

    I'm a millennial and I feel out of place sometimes.
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2016 #5
    baldguy

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    I started 3 yrs ago at 59 not that hard
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2016 #6
    Boriqua

    Boriqua Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the reply. What type of hauling are you doing?
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2016 #7
    dunchues

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    You'll be fine, I bet you enjoy it so much you regret not starting earlier!
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2016 #8
    styro

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    I just started at the age of 47 only local though. Well kinda regional as I'm in all New England states along with NY, NJ. But home every night. I don't think I could handle long haul though.
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2016 #9
    Boriqua

    Boriqua Light Load Member

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    I live in Rockport, Texas. Looking at local out of Corpus Christi or closer. If that's even possible.
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2016 #10
    UsualSuspect

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    I am turning 55 in a few days. Was laid off in April, waiting for WOIA funding. I will hopefully have my CDL soon and can hire on with any decent outfit. I am shedding a few pounds, but can hide behind half the population.
     
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