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65+ Law have change

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Mule Bleue, Dec 27, 2011.

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  1. Dec 27, 2011 #1
    Mule Bleue

    Mule Bleue Light Load Member

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  3. Dec 27, 2011 #2
    laci73

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    nice, now finally we can work till 100. YEAAAHHH.
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2011 #3
    Roadfreedom

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    Mule,

    I assume you are Canadian. Do you, or anyone, know if anything like this is in writing in the USA? I am over 65 and very much want to get into trucking. I have my CDL permit here in Colorado and plan on attending truck driving school in March. Does anyone know what my chances are of getting hired? I am physically fit, no drugs, no accidents or tickets, no questionable prescriptions, passed my DOT for getting the permit and entrance into trucking school. I just don't want to be wasting my money if I can't get hired because of my age.
    Any info would be appreciated.
    gary
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2011 #4
    keepitsimple

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    I believe Ontario already had this in place...............
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2011 #5
    Mule Bleue

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    It is in Canada, I'm not aware of the law in Us for 65+, sorry can't help you on this matter.
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2011 #6
    Mule Bleue

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    Ontario actually give hard time to the 65+, they have to recertified just like rookie every year, wich is ridiculous. Carrier like challenger where forcing the 65+ to sign an annual contract, have the Drivers to take pay their self to pay for the insurrance, lower the vacation pay ( FROM 6% TO 4%) start a the bottom of the pay scale, being consider as part time Drivers. With the new law all this goes to the drain! :biggrin_25519:
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2011 #7
    keepitsimple

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    OK, are you talking being generally employed beyond 65, without getting the boot? ( any work, not just driving? )

    or are you talking your class "A". where 65 year olds have to re test every year?
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2011 #8
    Mule Bleue

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    Yes, class A, after 65, they have to re-certified every years, no matter how many years the being driving. As far that I'm concern it is totally ridiculous and show no kind of respect to the 65+ persons :biggrin_25513:
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2011 #9
    itsneversafe

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    Pffft it is a good law, in your late sixties you rapidly become a better driver in your head than in real life. And by staying around you clog up job opportunities for young people.
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2011 #10
    RickG

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    You might get better answers in the Questions From New Drivers forums but I can tell you age won't be factor . The problem will be getting a worthwhile job . The low pay and poor working conditions a he training companies result in a very high turnover rate . Also read the Report a Bad Company Here forum
     
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