Starting in your mid fifties

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

  1. Rusty Trawler

    Rusty Trawler Road Train Member

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    There's a whole slew of women out here that started in their 60's
    They seem to be doing fine.
     
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  3. UsualSuspect

    UsualSuspect Road Train Member

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    Depending on the study, the average age of a driver is anywhere between 47 and 55. 55 would be at the upper side of the bell, you would be close enough to average age.
     
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  4. Flashdrive7

    Flashdrive7 Medium Load Member

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    No problem. I was in my thirties when I first tried trucking. I didn't stay long but that's another story.

    I was past fifty when I decided to take it up again and have had no big hassles physically.

    The only little thing was one of my trainers. I had two. The second was twenty years younger but had ten years experience. He clearly got his rocks off bossing me around. Especially in front of the clients who assumed that I was in charge.

    It was a very short temporary situation so I just showed him who was the bigger man.
     
  5. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    This occupation has handicap stickers.

    You're good.

    You don't even have to shift anymore. Its a big snoozefest.
     
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  6. Picinisco

    Picinisco Bobtail Member

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    I am starting my training on Nov 21. I am 65.
     
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  7. Flashdrive7

    Flashdrive7 Medium Load Member

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    Welcome aboard.

    Let us know how you're doing.
     
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  8. Boriqua

    Boriqua Light Load Member

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    That's my friend is very impressive. I would love to hear all about your experience. I'm looking at going to school within the first quarter of next year, God willing.
     
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  9. KillingTime

    KillingTime Road Train Member

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    Straight up.
    Hey!

    Good luck OP. It's all you old guys I pull my lessons from. Do it to it!
     
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  10. Boriqua

    Boriqua Light Load Member

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    Thank you sir.
     
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