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Question about age

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by kentgustafson, Jul 12, 2011.

  1. Jul 12, 2011 #1
    kentgustafson

    kentgustafson Bobtail Member

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    I am 57 years old, and considering getting my CDL. After getting my CDL considering my age what would be my chances of getting hired?
     
    kentgustafson, Jul 12, 2011
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  3. Jul 12, 2011 #2
    JustSonny

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    Your age is not an issue. Make sure the other ducks (health, meds, MVR, work history, etc) are in a row.:biggrin_25514:
     
    JustSonny, Jul 12, 2011
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  4. Jul 16, 2011 #3
    buddybaker

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    I started driving at 64, age was never an issue. Four years later and it still has never been mentioned.
     
    buddybaker, Jul 16, 2011
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  5. Jul 16, 2011 #4
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Most companies want the young meat in their seats, however, you just have to look around.
     
    Allow Me., Jul 16, 2011
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  7. Jul 16, 2011 #5
    Y2K

    Y2K Road Train Member

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    I had no trouble getting into it at 54.
     
    Y2K, Jul 16, 2011
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  8. Jul 16, 2011 #6
    123456

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    Most companies won't admit to it,

    but alot of them use 70 as a cut off.
     
    123456, Jul 16, 2011
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  9. Jul 16, 2011 #7
    walstib

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    I started at 46, no issues...
     
    walstib, Jul 16, 2011
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  10. Jul 17, 2011 #8
    Swiftey

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    #### i'm 22 and got in with a company that has never hired out of school before or under 25 before. I dont think its an issue, if anything you should have more luck than me, so if i can do that you can do even better
     
    Swiftey, Jul 17, 2011
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  11. Jul 18, 2011 #9
    s140s

    s140s Bobtail Member

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    I agree, I will turn 22 soon but finding someone to hire you when under 23 is super hard(unless you go for the mega carrier). Companies are willing to hire but their insurance have a lot to say. I got regular licence the day I turned 16, never had a single ticket issued, yet these insurance companies wont accept young drivers.You should not have a problem finding someone to hire you.
     
    s140s, Jul 18, 2011
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  12. Jul 18, 2011 #10
    Seebs

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    My roommate was 59 and he had no problem.

    As long as everything else is good, you shouldn't have a problem.
     
    Seebs, Jul 18, 2011
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