Going back OTR after 7-years away

The company decides. Some companies have no time limit as long as you still have a cdl and can pass the drug test.

 

Well, since weight isn't in the fmcsa medical handbook as limiting factor, he's wrong no matter what else he claims.
Just get a 2nd from a place that doesn't let personal bias override regulations.

 

Right and some companies give a road test and if you look rusty, will put you with an experienced driver for a few days until you work the kinks out, so to speak.

 

Are you nervous? Will it be your first time behind the wheel in seven years?

 

I've redone my physical 2-3 months after takeing one twice. I didn't have any trouble.

 

DOT Foods has driver facing cameras just FYI.

 

This is 100% company dependent.

Provided I can articulate the experience and abilities to our insurance provider, and the potential operator passes a road test with flying colors, who are we to say that the person is not a safe driver? A majority of these ideas have been ingrained into the industry by the mega carriers who want more drivers that they can pay a pittance to move cheap freight.