Advice on Unique CDL Situation

I need opinions on how this situation could work out. I retired from driving in 2015 with 25+ years behind the wheel. In 2016 I voluntarily surrendered my CDL. State regulations at that time stated my CDL could be reinstated within 1 year of surrender. After that 1 year period I would have to go through the entire process, school, written and skills testing, to reinstate. Last year the regulations changed. After January 1, 2024 to reinstate my CDL I would only need to pass the written and the skills test. No requirement to go through a CDL school. The question is this, I go in to DMV and apply for my CLP, pass the written and get my permit. Since all I need to do is pass my skills test now how will a prospective carrier look at me? Am I a newbie or an experienced driver? If I go to a mega like a Schneider would they put me with a trainer and then allow me to test out at one of their training centers? Or, would they want me to go through the entire training process? Local CDL schools have a “refresher” program but they want $3,000 for two weeks and I’d rather not pay that kind of money. I’m sure a recruiter could answer this but I would rather ask other drivers whose insight, I believe ,would be much more objective. Thanks for your thoughts.

 

So is this insurance company issue a difficult sell? And, does it matter that in my 25+ years I’ve had no tickets and only 1 chargeable from1997?

 

70. I do understand that age can make a difference with some carriers insurance companies. I should have said that in my original post.

 

I don’t ever like to come across like a “supertrucker” but it has occurred to me that I’d likely have a trainer who has a couple years behind the wheel. I just need to stay humble.