Age question...

70 is a bit late to be starting out. A lot of insurance companies wouldn't touch a newbie at 70.

 

i dont know...

 

But, to the contrary, I have seen a plenty of 70 year olds at the fuel island.

I saw an older gentleman at the fuel island at the Bosselman in Grand Island a couple of months back. I asked him how old he was and he said he was 74. Runs dedicated run for his son on a dry van. He told me that he enjoys it, runs only 9 hours a day, 5 days a week and the kids do all the maintenance on the truck and trailer, his son also takes care of all the paperwork. He reckoned it was a good way to keep fit and out of trouble. His rig was good looking!

I am sure if a 70 year old wants to give it a go, there is plenty of opportunity, but remember, trucking is especially hard on them older bones......

On the other hand, I have heard of many horrific accidents recently involving older truck drivers, for various reasons. Being older certainly do not disqualify any person to operate an 18-wheeler, but I am sure that statistics would indicate an increased risk here.

 

Personally I would speak with the recruiters and see what they say. Then, if you are able to, speak with the drivers of the same company and ask them how closely what the recruiters told them matches reality. This will likely give you an indication of the truthfulness of a particular recruiter.

 

I met a couple drivers in their 80s. I'm 60 and just a whipper-snapper of course

 

i say if you can handle the daily grind then go for it. even if you only want ot do it for a ayear or so or whatever. do what makes you happy. and hey if it doesnt work out then it wasnt meant to be. always follow your dreams. heck im 23 and trying to make my way through this business. sometimes i wish i was older and wiser when i broke into thebusiness

 

check with schneider,