New Wannabe Lady Trucker from MN

MaMa,

Your age has nothing to do with it. Trust me as other members will say the same thing. I have seen older people graduate from trucking schools. I would start a thread here:

Trucking Schools:

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/trucking-schools/

This way, everyone will view it and if anyone has gone to the school, can provide feedback. For safety:

Safety Tips For Woman:

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-ladies-room/54570-safety-tips-for-women.html

Enjoy your stay and please feel free to join in. Remember is this industry; no questions are considered stupid as the one not asked is that one.

KH

 

The school is BSing you that 8 weeks of school is equal to 1 year exp. That statement right there is a red flag, use caution. In fact if you put that on a application for employment when the truth is found out you may be sent home.

 

Hi MaMa Bear..unless your age has affected your reflexes or hearing or physical strength it shouldn't be an issue..I'm soon to be 49 and just got my CDL in Aug. and unless I look in the mirror I feel 28....if it's something you want to do then do it..only you can hold you back....if you can take the time to research your options as far as obtaining your CDL you'll be better off..this board has an overwhelming amount of info regarding the Trucking biz so kick back with a ####tail and peruse the archives..you will soon find you might be a bit addicted to this board as it is full of humor and seriouness and generousity..oh and BAD SPELLING....I blame mine on my chicken pecking skills..and welcome to TTR..

 

Hiya Mama Bear, welcome to the forums and I say go for it! I was 52 when I went throught the Swift training. I love my job.

 

Hey Mamabear. Welcome, I as well am from the So. Central area of MN. I went to TCE (Transportation Center for Excellence). Not sure why they have that name. But Its a three week school that I completed in two. Dakota County isnt a bad school. They did have a driving course there that was cool. If the bigger companies pass ya by dont fret. In MN there are smaller companies that look for local. Have any questions PM me when you are available to. Ill help ya anyway I can roght along with other members on here. Good luck and keep us posted in your progress.

 

Hi MB I'm 48(dont tell anyone) and have been driving for 22 years. Don't let age hold you back. The health and pill concerns, call a few companies that you wouldn't even think of working for, and ask them if the would hire you with your medical concerns. Somethings are on the CSA 2010 list and may prevent it. Don't believe anything a school tells you. They all lie because they want your money. They cant stay in business without it!!! You wont make $1000 a week when you start out. THEIR LIEING.