Haven't worked in 2years

Have you talked to any potential employers? Start there, see what they say.

 

I had to take 3 years off for an injury and went back with no problems

 

You won't have any problem getting back on the road.
Some drivers on here hadn't driven in 10 or more years and had no problem finding employment.
Reefer and flatbed probably be the easiest because this current recession hasn't affected them as much as dry van.

 

OK so I'll give you a bit of a reference point from my company's point of view, I don't know if this applies to all companies but I'll share anyway. I had a guy in my orientation class who was out of the truck for 4 years. However, he had 18 years experience prior. We do hire drivers that have been out of the truck for a while, but the driver's experience level has to be greater than the years he was out of the truck. I'm not sure that applies to every company, but you're just over a year of experience and you've been out of the truck for 2 years. Also you're relatively inexperienced so that's coupled with the previous scenario. I don't really think it's impossible for you to get hired somewhere, but I think reputable companies will treat you like a newbie and have you go through a refresher course. It never hurts to apply, but be prepared to do what you gotta do to get experience.

 

" I have 13-15 OTR exp and Local for So.Calif." He doesn't say if that's months or years. If it's months, then makes it more difficult, but not impossible.

 

Good looking out, I sure missed that detail. You're exactly right though.

 

Should take a day or two to get comfortable. It's common sense, not brain surgery.